Teachers in Virginia are pushing back against a proposal from the Arlington, Virginia school board that would implement more “equitable” grading practices.
The supporters of the proposal say that late penalties lead to inaccurate grades and that students with fewer resources are penalized when other students are able to complete extra credit assignments. Additionally, it has been suggested that students should not be graded on homework assignments because the fear of making mistakes will have a negative impact on their learning process.
However, teachers at Wakefield High School in Virginia sent a letter to the Arlington County Superintendent pushing back against the proposal. "Finally, given the emphasis on equity in today’s education systems, we believe that some of the proposed changes will actually have a detrimental impact towards achieving this goal," the letter adds. "Families that have means could still provide challenging and engaging academic experiences for their children and will continue to do so, especially if their child are not experiencing expected rigor in the classroom.
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