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Board debate opens on proposed anti‑retention language; member seeks retention data
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Anchorage School District board discussed a nonaction memorandum proposing a revision to board policy 5123 on grade retention. Board member Donnelly objected to proposed language that characterizes the research as concluding that "very few children benefit from being retained during the elementary and middle grades," and he asked for more evidence before the board acts.
At its May 20 meeting the Anchorage School District board discussed a nonaction memorandum proposing a revision to board policy 5123 on grade retention. Board member Donnelly objected to proposed language that characterizes the research as concluding that "very few children benefit from being retained during the elementary and middle grades," and he asked for more evidence before the board acts.
Why it matters: The memorandum would replace existing policy language that recognizes retention may sometimes be necessary while directing the superintendent to…
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