Episode 183: Are We Fixing Grading Or Hiding Failure?

"Send me a Text Message!" One missing assignment can wreck a report card, but does that “zero” reflect learning, responsibility, or just a broken math problem? I’m Dr. Kim J. Fields, and I’m unpacking a grading trend that’s showing up in districts across the country: non-zero grading, also called grading floors. You’ll hear why some states and districts push back on 50% minimum grades, why others adopt them as a safety net, and how these policies can change what an A through F really means fo...