Chicago Public Schools say it has come up with a fair grading policy for e-learning, students still feel penalized
NewsColony Chicago Public Schools say it has come up with a fair grading policy for e-learning, students still feel penalized CHICAGO (WLS) — As Chicago Public School students ride out the rest of the school year learning at home, the school district said it has come up with a fair grading policy. The district said no student will fail this year, and students can only raise their letter grades not lower them But, what happens to the kids who lack internet access or enough devices? “”It’s a challenge because we only have one electronic equipment because it causes problem with six people trying to access their homework,” said Derrick Hubbard, a CPS father. Derrick Hubbard said he has yet to receive devices from CPS. The South Side father said his kids spend their days competing over one computer which belongs to Hubbard. Under the new grading system, students without digital access will get a passing grade or an “incomplete.” The Chicago Teachers Union and the new group, Chi Stu...