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San Francisco's Grading for Equity Plan Sparks Controversy

5/29/2025

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San Francisco's Superintendent Maria Su is set to launch a controversial Grading for Equity plan this fall across 14 high schools, impacting over 10,000 students. This new system permits passing grades with much lower scores while downplaying homework and attendance. Critics fear it may compromise academic preparedness and question the effectiveness of parent engagement, igniting a debate over student success and fairness.

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San Francisco's Superintendent Maria Su is set to launch a controversial Grading for Equity plan this fall across 14 high schools, impacting over 10,000 students. This new system permits passing grades with much lower scores while downplaying homework and attendance. Critics fear it may compromise academic preparedness and question the effectiveness of parent engagement, igniting a debate over student success and fairness.