#Latest news with #gradingforequityWall Street Journal11-05-2025BusinessWall Street JournalAs ‘Grading for Equity' Movement Grows, More Teachers Are Pushing BackSCHENECTADY, N.Y.—A principal-turned-consultant has built a movement—and a business—on overturning how teachers have graded for generations. His alternative: 'grading for equity.' Joe Feldman preaches that students should be able to retake tests and redo assignments. There should be no penalties for late work and no grades for homework. No points for good behavior, classroom participation or perfect attendance, either.
Wall Street Journal11-05-2025BusinessWall Street JournalAs ‘Grading for Equity' Movement Grows, More Teachers Are Pushing BackSCHENECTADY, N.Y.—A principal-turned-consultant has built a movement—and a business—on overturning how teachers have graded for generations. His alternative: 'grading for equity.' Joe Feldman preaches that students should be able to retake tests and redo assignments. There should be no penalties for late work and no grades for homework. No points for good behavior, classroom participation or perfect attendance, either.