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My Teen Struggles with Executive Function

Our son Jack’s second term as a freshman in high school had just ended. Two weeks earlier, my husband and I scanned the school’s database to check his grades. We counted more than 20 missing assignments. A bright, conscientious, and Read more >>

The Tyranny of Letter Grades

Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves, win college scholarships, or gain admission to highly selective colleges. It also can turn into a game that encourages comparison to fictional “averages.” Some say the whole Read more >>