An empty classroom at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto on April 3, 2020. Phoro by Magali Gauthier. “Evidence-based” grading, a grading system that focuses on a student’s growth rather than test ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland Public Schools is considering adopting new ‘equitable grading practices’, which would change how teachers grade students. A handout from the school district said historical ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A school district in Missouri adopted a new grading system that prevents students from receiving a zero even if they didn’t do the assignment. The Kansas City ...

Modesto City Schools is expanding its equitable grading practices, which means prioritizing learning over tasks, and deadlines and mastering subjects over earning ...

Indian Prairie School District 204 is piloting a weighted grading system this year, with the goal of standardizing grading and promoting equity across the district, according to district ...

Lewiston-Altura School District (L-A) staff members have been working over the last several years to implement a new type of grading focused on measuring students’ progress based on whether they’ve ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Last month, the dean of Yale College presented a report concerning student transcripts to faculty. The ...

The new policy is partly motivated by the need to establish a clear threshold for graduation, to replace the statewide MCAS standard. Members of the teachers union expressed concern about the speed of ...

Report cards for New Kensington-Arnold kindergarten students will look a bit different this year. Previously, students would get a letter grade for a subject area. Now, the report card will list ...

Grading of Form Four national examinations is set for major changes that could provide millions of students under 8-4-4 with a better chance of improving their final scores. The new proposals to ...