SF Schools Postpone Plans for Easier Grades After Backlash

(The Center Square) - The San Francisco Unified School District delayed its plans to adopt “equity” grading at 14 schools after national, bipartisan backlash over the proposal to eliminate grading for attendance, punctuality, homework and quizzes, and grade only on a final exam that can be taken multiple times. The new scheme, promoted unilaterally by Superintendent Maria Su without vote from the Board of Education, would have awarded an “A” grade for 80%, with a passing “C” grade at 41%. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_10004e84-8b32-4c7a-b7dc-a10a558cfb3d.html