The hazards of “equity grading”
The push for more “equitable” grading policies has exacerbated grade inflation while yielding little evidence of greater learning. Some aspects of traditional grading can indeed perpetuate inequities, but top-down policies that make grading more lenient are not the answer, especially as schools grapple with the academic and behavioral challenges of the post-pandemic era.
Meredith Coffey, Ph.D., Adam Tyner, Ph.D. 2.29.2024
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Why are teachers missing so much school?
Tim Daly 3.15.2024
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The “no excuses” model is due for a renaissance
Robert Pondiscio 3.14.2024
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Four states that are leading the charge for conservative education
Frederick M. Hess, Mike McShane 3.14.2024
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We know more about improving math outcomes than policy debates suggest
Emily Freitag 3.14.2024
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Cheers and Jeers: March 14, 2024
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What we're reading this week: March 14, 2024
The Education Gadfly 3.14.2024
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#911: The flaws in school funding formulas, with Rebecca Sibilia
Rebecca Sibilia, Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith 3.13.2024
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Can we ditch the “gifted” label and just focus on what each student needs?
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Doing educational equity right: Grading
Michael J. Petrilli 3.7.2024
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The research is clear: Charter schools work
Daniel Buck 3.7.2024
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What if Jeb Bush had won?
Dale Chu 3.7.2024
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How to build a better public school choice program: Evidence from Los Angeles
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.7.2024
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