This is a great improvement. Pls note, it said that turning in homework late would not mean a 0, it would probably mean a lesser grade than if it were turned in on time. In the real world, even if you are chronically late, if you get all of your work done, and have time to help others, you will not get fired. You just may get promoted and more responsibility that will fill a full workday or your pay may be docked for the missing time.
This isn’t a feel-good endeavor, it is one geared to more accurately assess the acquisition of knowledge, which is the schools’ job, not behavioral modification, which is what they focus on now. Internationally our academic scores have been plummeting since the establishment of the USDOE.
This school district is reasserting its local control and has decided to use common sense to assess education. Good for them!
When students know that their academic success is the goal, not obedience and subservience, they will probably find that students behave better too and even feel encouraged to work hard.
One time in high school, I had already figured out my grade was a B+ even if I didn’t do any more work. So, on the next test, I handed it in blank. My teacher returned it with a “D” instead of an “E”. I promptly asked her why. She said she didn’t want to fail me. It worked, I did the work and turned it in so that I deserved the D. . .and no, even though it was A quality work, she left the D intact.
That is called knowing your students and using judgment. That is what this ISD is talking about.
So being late for deadlines and critical due dates are no big deal and not one which would cause termination?
What world do you live in?
Are you employed by government?
When students know that their academic success is the goal, not obedience and subservience, they will probably find that students behave better too and even feel encouraged to work hard.
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Unlike so many others that have commented on this thread, I’m in full agreement with your entire posting. ...The Denton ISD is trying to focus on what the students have learned, rather than on whether the students obey ridiculous rules.
My public schooling years were mostly in the ‘50s. I was suspended for a couple of days numerous times from the 8th through the 12th grade because I broke school rules. The grades I received were only based on my homework and tests; not my behavior. .....That is exactly what this ISD is doing through their changes.