This State Banned Nonzero Grading Policies. Why Some Schools Use Them | Education Week
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South Carolina has enacted a law prohibiting grading floor policies, which required teachers to assign a minimum grade, hoping to restore accountability in students' performance. The law has sparked debate among educators on its implications for student learning and accountability.
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The article is a well-structured news piece that clearly presents both sides of the grading policy debate in South Carolina, though it could improve in diversity of sources.
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