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Students tell Bend‑LaPine board standards‑based grading is causing confusion and stress
Summary
Student Voice Council and student representatives told the board that standards‑based grading is inconsistently applied across classrooms, creating uncertainty about what constitutes a top score and concerns about GPAs, college comparisons and athletic eligibility; the board pledged to increase transparency and follow up with administrators.
Students from the Bend‑LaPine Student Voice Council told the board during public comments that the district’s move to standards‑based grading has produced confusion for students and families and inconsistent application by teachers.
“Students, teachers, and families have expressed that they still feel unsure about parts of standards based grading,” a council representative said, listing concerns that include…
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