Panel: Ditch Grades Now, Focus on Student Learning

By David Nagel, THE Journal

Teach without grades. Teach without tests. Teach without homework. That’s the message from a growing number of educators who are not only advocating but actually making substantial changes in their classroom practices by eliminating grades and scores entirely. Sound like fantasy in this age of ubiquitous high-stakes standardized testing and “accountability” mandates? It’s actually happening. In American schools. And it’s working for many of those who are trying it.

https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/03/15/panel-ditch-grades-now-focus-on-student-learning.aspx

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