Amy French Ink

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This story for Phi Delta Kappan / Kappan Online gave me a chance to ask school district superintendents across the country to explain the grading policies they've chosen during the coronavirus upheaval. It ain't easy being an educator right now. Don't forget to share some love during Teacher Appreciation Week starts tomorrow.

Too vulnerable to fail? - kappanonline.org Coronavirus grading policies range from ‘A’s for all,’ to improvement only, as high schools nationwide struggle to be fair to vulnerable students experiencing remote learning. The challenges of learning from home this semester have prompted school districts across the nation to adopt temporary...

(Yes, I am having a good time with these.)

This looks like a great tool to use in teaching students of any age or background about debate and the power of well-chosen words. I'm eager to watch the College Behind Bars series, come Nov. 25. Thanks, PBS!

When Bard Prison Initiative Students Debated Harvard | College Behind Bars | PBS Official site: https://to.pbs.org/2zameY7 | When incarcerated students from the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) Debate Union beat a team f...