‘Grading for Equity’ Bans Zeros, Allows Unlimited Retakes

Fewer Students ‘Fail’ — But Are They Learning More? Vince Bielski | April 25, 2024 (RealClearInvestigations) — Joe Feldman has faced many tough crowds in the course of successfully selling his “Grading for Equity” program to school districts across the nation. During the consultant’s presentations, teachers concerned that his approach lowers standards have rolled their

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Michigan School District Cancels First-Grade Pronoun Lesson

Scott McClallen | April 24, 2024 (The Center Square) — DeWitt Public Schools canceled an optional “mini-lesson” for first-graders that would have taught they/them pronouns after parent reactions went viral on social media. DeWitt Public Schools Superintendent Shanna Spickard said the lesson’s purpose was “to promote greater understanding, compassion, and kindness regarding gender identity and

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