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Brunswick district outlines 'relearning' grading policy to roll out in 2026–27
Summary
District presenter Pat Geshke told the Brunswick Board of Education that a grading committee recommends a 'relearning and demonstrating mastery' process for 2026–27, with universal eligibility up to a 93 grade, teacher‑led relearning, and teacher discretion for courses with intertwined standards.
At its Jan. 20 meeting, the Brunswick Board of Education heard a detailed presentation from Pat Geshke on a grading committee proposal to let students "relearn" specific standards and then demonstrate mastery, with the policy targeted for implementation in the 2026–27 school year.
Geshke said the committee, formed of roughly 39–40 representatives from elementary, middle and high schools, focused on ensuring grades are "fair, accurate and consistent." He told trustees the committee moved away from the language of "retakes" and toward a process that requires documented, teacher‑guided relearning before a student may reassess a standard.
"We believe a grade should…
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