Cathy Vatterott

Cathy Vatterott is a Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) in the Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership. She is internationally recognized for her research on K-12 homework practices and standards-based grading, with significant publications including her books Rethinking Homework and Rethinking Grading.

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (St. Louis University, 1981)
• MA in Secondary Education (UMSL, 1978)
• BS in Secondary Education (University of Missouri-Columbia, 1972)

Her research focuses on transforming homework and grading systems to improve educational equity and student outcomes. Key trends in her work include:

• Advocating for homework policies that accommodate diverse learning needs
• Developing standards-based assessment frameworks
• Addressing systemic issues in K-12 education
• Connecting grading practices to curriculum design

Vatterott has influenced over 10,000 educators through her presentations and has been featured in major media outlets including the New York Times, USA Today, and national television programs.