Fairfax trained teachers to disregard objections to ‘equity grading’
“Equitable grading hurts the very kids its proponents say they want to help,” Nester said. “Kids who come from low-income families benefit most from fair systems based on merit and achievement. Equitable grading removes this rung in the ladder to success and opportunity for those kids. It sets the bar low and disincentivizes hard work. It also makes it harder for Fairfax students to compete with students from other districts that base grading off of student performance.”
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