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Bloomberg
3 days ago
- General
- Bloomberg
Students Need More Challenges, Not Fewer Tests
San Francisco announced and then swiftly reversed a new 'grading for equity' initiative last week. The rapid reversal is a sign of a resurgent moderate wing of urban politics — and of a growing anxiety among Democrats that they are losing their traditional status as the party the public trusts on education. There are many dimensions to this issue, but central to it is the idea that 'equity' in education has come to be code for low standards and a lack of rigor. The proposal itself included ideas like making it easier for students to retake tests, excluding factors like lateness and participation for final grades, excluding consideration of homework from grades, and relying on 'summative' testing to assess student learning.
CNA
5 days ago
- General
- CNA
Be shrewd about motives of people who seek to get close to you: PM Wong to PAP MPs
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said every Member of Parliament from the ruling People's Action Party must uphold rigorous standards in both their public and private lives and should never compromise them. In a letter on the rules of prudence, typically issued after each General Election, the prime minister also urged them to be "shrewd" in assessing the motives of those who seek close ties. Nasyrah Rohim reports.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
How school librarians deal with controversial books
Joseph Jeffrey is the chair of Canadian School Libraries, a non-profit that works with schools to develop standards and policies for their libraries. He joins us with his thoughts on the Alberta government's push to change the rules regarding library materials.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We're not allowed to drop standards'
Celtic centre-back Liam Scales told BBC Scotland: "The fans drive the standards week in, week out. We're not allowed to drop the standards ever."It's great, brilliant. You'll get the best out of everyone if there's competition all over the park."
