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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in nyc where there are plenty of private schools that are pretty well known for grade inflation.

Here's an example of grade distribution:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1662473043/packer/jqwg5zprhm5kuweelfde/2022-23SchoolProfileBrochureforCollegeOffice.pdf

I 100% do not assume public schools grade more leniently than private schools. Usually it's the opposite. Public schools kids can actually get a C or a D [/quote]

In the name of “equity,” there absolutely is grade inflation in public. Here’s Arlington’s new policy: 
Superintendent Francisco Durán said he has signed off on changes to the middle and high school grading policy at Arlington Public Schools that will allow students to retake or redo assignments and reduce the weight of quizzes or homework on a student’s overall grade.

Under the new policy, which is scheduled to go into effect July 1, according to school board documents, students will have the opportunity to [b]retake or revise class assignments like tests, projects or essays.
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The kids at my DD aren’t retaking tests and revising assignments. Your grade is your grade. What’s the point if you get an opportunity to do this? Just pass everybody (hint: they are) and give A+s to all B students.[/quote]

Since I believe the point of education is to learn subjects to a mastery level, I'm super interested in what Arlington is doing.

But I think we need to be clear that this is a district, not all public schools.  Just because a school district in Virginia is trying doesn't mean "in the name of "equity", they're absolutely grade inflation in public".  Also you don't need to put quotes around equity in that sentence. [/quote]

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