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Board advances grading and promotion reform policies to second read; staff to draft procedures
Summary
Superintendent and staff presented two reform policy drafts: one on equitable grading practices and another establishing promotion benchmarks and individualized learning plans; the board asked staff to refine language and return in May.
District leaders presented two reform policies intended to make grades more accurate measures of student mastery and to set clear benchmarks and supports for promotion decisions.
Maggie (staff member, curriculum/budget presenter) described five core grading principles adapted from Joe Feldman—s work: make grades accurate and easy to understand; base grades on proficiency of academic standards rather than behavior or compliance; foster a culture of revision so students can demonstrate improved mastery; provide timely, actionable feedback; and distinguish (but…
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