Fordham report exposes rise of equitable grading in schools

03/09/2025 58 min

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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A new Fordham Foundation report uncovers how equitable grading spreads across public schools, reshaping how students are measured. Teachers voice frustration as policies remove late penalties, allow unlimited retakes, and prevent failing grades below 50%. Supporters claim it boosts test scores and graduation rates, while critics warn it lowers expectations and reflects Marxist influence...

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