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ACT Says Grade Inflation Is a Serious Problem. It’s Probably Not.

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Thus this latest shot across the bow, which comes courtesy of a new report from ACT , the nonprofit behind the college entrance exam. Given the variety of ways in which high school GPAs were assigned or used during the pandemic, a traditional understanding of high school GPA may not fit grades assigned during this time.”

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Cultivating Collaboration and Consistency in Grading: Applying the GRADE Strategy 

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We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging. Many of our courses have 48 students enrolled, and writing is assigned in all classes.

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Cultivating Collaboration and Consistency in Grading: Applying the GRADE Strategy 

Faculty Focus

We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging. Many of our courses have 48 students enrolled, and writing is assigned in all classes.

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Fostering Career Everywhere: Innovative Approaches to Career Readiness  

Faculty Focus

This support includes information about application materials, timelines, funding options, entrance exam information, and preparing the CV and personal statement for competitive admission into these advanced programs. Spencer Willis, Jr.,

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

Some of these tasks might include replying to parent emails without emotional interference, creating differentiated assignments with ease and expertise, and creating interactive lesson components and higher order questions that probe thinking patterns. The most time consuming or emotionally taxing items can be processed via prompts.

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Fostering Career Everywhere: Innovative Approaches to Career Readiness  

Faculty Focus

This support includes information about application materials, timelines, funding options, entrance exam information, and preparing the CV and personal statement for competitive admission into these advanced programs. Spencer Willis, Jr.,

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Why It’s Okay (and Even Great) If Your Child Says ‘I’m Bored’

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In highly structured, exam-focused systems, any form of “free time” is viewed as wasted time. Creative Time Contracts: Set aside 30 minutes where the rule is no screens, but no assigned tasks either, just space to explore. Model the behavior: Let kids see you embrace boredom creatively.