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Dunbar Transitioning to Standards Based Grading

October 3, 2016

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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is transitioning from a traditional grading model to a standards based model. Principal Betsy Rains explains why the move is beneficial for students, and teachers describe how the new model is working in their classrooms.

On Dec. 6, PLD Lamplighter held an education roundtable at Dunbar. Attendees included Dr. Demetrus Liggins, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, and teachers and students. Gov. Beshear showed a photo of the event during his Facebook Live address concerning his 2022 budget.

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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.

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Matt Matthews • Oct 27, 2016 at 5:32 PM

So how are students going to do well on tests next year if they have no motivation to do their homework? If homework counts for zero percent of their grade, then most won’t do it and will fail their tests.

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