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Local scientist warns board that 'grading for equity' may lower standards and inflate grades

Carmel Clay Schools Board of Trustees · November 26, 2024
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Dr. Richard Gregory told the board that 'grading for equity' practices risk grade inflation and reduced learning, citing studies he said show negative effects; his comments were delivered during the public-comment period and were not debated by the board.

Dr. Richard Gregory, a Carmel resident who said he has taught microbiology and immunology at IU for more than 30 years, used his three minutes of public comment to criticize the district’s adoption of 'grading for equity.' He described policies such as bans on zero grades and relaxed…

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