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Arlington Public Schools Lower Grading Standards in the Name of Equity

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Jillian Schneider | June 13, 2023 (The Lion) — A Virginia school district is revising its grading policies to create “equitable grading processes.”  The new policies allow students to redo assignments, turn in late work, and reduce the weight given to homework and quizzes.   “[The updates should] motivate [students] to continue by learning to redeem themselves and […]

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Why Special Education Needs School Choice

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Jillian Schneider | June 11, 2023 (The Lion) — Public education is often touted for providing a universal education. But recent reports reveal public schools often neglect to adequately provide for their special education students. A report from Advocates for Children revealed that thousands of disabled preschoolers in New York City never received the services mandated for

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