MAC Reads 2026-27

A state-wide engagement that encourages educators to read and engage around a common book, and participate in a live virtual conversation with the authors.

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Date

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Time

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Resources

MAC Reads flyer 2026-27

https://www.ascd.org/books/equitable-grading-unlocked?variant=126009

Join us for MAC Reads 2026-27!

This year, we are planning three touch points for participants who will be engaging in the MAC Reads book study.

1. Orientation

On October 13, 2026, MAC will host a virtual orientation to:

  • organize participant teams,
  • provide a brief overview of the book, and
  • share a compendium document developed to support teams with additional resources as they read.

2. Office hours

During “Office Hours” with the authors on January 13, 2027, from 4:00–6:00 PM EST, MAC Reads participants will join a Zoom event to engage in small-group conversations with the authors, focused on specific topics of interest.

3. Author Webinar

On March 10, 2027, from 4:00–6:00 PM EST, participants will join the authors for a 2-hour webinar that will feature an author presentation and a time for participant Q & A.

This Book Study is ideal for:

    • School-level administrators
    • District-level administrators
    • Aspiring administrators
    • Teacher leaders
    • Organization leaders who mentor/equip teachers

Featured book for 2026-27

Book cover imageEquitable Grading Unlocked: Practical Strategies from the Classroom
by Howard Yank and Maika Yeigh

Let’s be honest: Traditional grading persists because of inertia rather than pedagogical merit. Students stress over every point, chase grades instead of understanding, and shut down when they fall behind.

Veteran educators Howard Yank and Maika Yeigh help you reimagine grading so it fosters motivation, cultivates a positive mindset, and builds cultural responsiveness. Along the way, they show how you can anticipate and overcome common challenges, provide realistic and practical options for grading reform, and transform your classroom into a space where students take ownership of their learning.

In Equitable Grading Unlocked, you’ll discover how to

  • Uncouple practice from grading without sacrificing student engagement.
  • Provide valuable feedback students actually use to improve their work.
  • Create transparent rubrics and track progress efficiently.
  • Implement retakes and redos that genuinely support learning.
  • Handle late work without punitive policies that harm struggling students.
  • Enhance your gradebook to accurately reflect student learning.
  • Build schoolwide consistency in equitable grading practices.

Each chapter combines research-backed rationale with hard-won wisdom from educators across subjects and grade levels. You’ll find specific protocols and scenarios that showcase the real experiences of teachers who have already navigated these waters—complete with their mistakes, breakthroughs, and refined approaches.

Howard Yank

Howard Yank is faculty emeritus at Portland State University’s College of Education and brings more than 25 years of secondary teaching experience across California, Oregon, Washington, and international schools in Latin America. From the outset of his career, Howard has been committed to social justice and inquiry-based learning. As a curriculum administrator, instructional coach, and teacher mentor, Howard has advanced equitable practices in schools throughout the United States and Mexico. Howard taught in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile, and his articles have appeared in the Feminist Press, NEA Today, California Monthly, and Oregon Education. He is the co-author of Equitable Grading Unlocked.

Maika Yeigh

Maika Yeigh is an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education & Counseling at Lewis & Clark College, where she works with teacher candidates seeking initial licensure. Many passions feed her work as a teacher educator: preparing teachers who are ready to meet the needs of learners, improving clinical preparation practices for novice teachers, and supporting teachers as they develop and implement humane assessment practices. She is also the managing editor of the Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, is the president of the Oregon Association of Teacher Education, has published articles in regional and national journals, and is the co-author of Equitable Grading Unlocked.

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