WHAT WE’RE READING
“More than 70 percent of the parents said they trust grades more than tests for making decisions about their own child, and fewer than 9 percent said they had more confidence in tests,” writes Jill Barshay, examining results from a new study that looks at how parents respond to grades and test scores, in a review that’s well-timed to our ongoing conversation about grade inflation. —The Hechinger Report
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Sam Bowman argues against social media bans, suggesting the internet is more like books, magazines, and TV than alcohol or tobacco, and particularly helpful for curious students around the world. —The Washington Post
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