Graham2001
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The latest nonsense on education courtesy of FauxNews claims that the Baltimore school system has re-orientated from Equality of Opportunity (Everyone has a chance to learn) to Equality of Outcome (Everybody passes):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/...more-co-public-schools-revises-grading-system
I'm not based in the US so if anyone can nip this claim in the bud (With evidence.) feel free.
The school system also now recommends that teachers do not factor homework into overall grades or give students marks below 50%.
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“The power of the zero is extremely powerful and frankly hurtful to a student," Roberts said. "If a child gets a zero on an assignment, it's that much harder for the child to come out of.”
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/...more-co-public-schools-revises-grading-system
I'm not based in the US so if anyone can nip this claim in the bud (With evidence.) feel free.