Remaking the Grade Erin Briddick, Instructor of Communication Studies, Portland Community College The understanding between teachers and students has traditionally been a one-way street, what happens when the conversation changes and students are encouraged to participate? What happens when the conversation changes and students are encouraged to participate in the conversation regarding what constitutes satisfactory performance? This is the premise behind grading contracts, a redesigned educational experience between teachers and students that promotes dialog and collaboration over a rote syllabus…