“There are no consequences for poor performance so school staff has no incentive to give a fair grade,” Manhattan Institute Fellow Danyela Egorov said. Grades in New York City public schools are becoming increasingly meaningless as teachers and principals continue to promote close to 100% of students despite nearly half not being proficient in math.
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“There are no consequences for poor performance so school staff has no incentive to give a fair grade,” Manhattan Institute Fellow Danyela Egorov said. Grades in New York City public schools are becoming increasingly meaningless as teachers and principals continue to promote close to 100% of students despite nearly half not being proficient in math.
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