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Candidates split on equitable grading and measuring academic performance at Penfield forum
Summary
At the Penfield Central School District candidate forum, candidates debated the district's equitable grading practices, the difficulty of comparing recent assessment results, and approaches to supporting both struggling and advanced students.
Debate at a candidate forum for the Penfield Central School District focused in part on the district's recent equitable grading practices, how to interpret test results under changing standards, and strategies to support students at different levels.
Dr. Sarah Pace, a candidate and parent, criticized the district's equitable grading approach. "I believe we need to reevaluate the equitable grading practices that have been implemented this year. They are lowering standards and expectations of the students, inflating grades, and…
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