The Dean’s List

What’s equitable grading and why is it so destructive


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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – San Francisco Unified’s “Grading for Equity” policy would let students retake finals endlessly, ignore homework and attendance, and dramatically lower grade thresholds. While intended to close socioeconomic gaps, it risks undermining accountability, devaluing achievement, and inflating grades. Strong community, parental, teacher, and political opposition emerged, arguing it weakens...
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The Dean’s ListBy Dean Bowen