What Do Colleges and Universties Have to Say About Standards-Based Learning and Reporting?
Said one [college] admissions counselor: "K-12 educators should help families understand this form of grading is better preparation for college than traditional grading." From "Getting a Fair Shot?" by Buckmiller & Peters, with a contribution by Townsley (2018) in AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
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