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How is it not discrimination to allow some students to choose to get “a GPA boost” because they HAVE (some or all of) the privilege of enough devices, reliable internet, parents at home, steady income, but the students who can’t or don’t can just “go ahead with Pass/Fail?”
Also genuinely struggling with another fact concerning statements made during public input.
I believe in grace and treating students with humanity, understanding. And I don’t like grades. At all.
But of those statements I heard, I remember other statements:
I believe in grace and treating students with humanity, understanding. And I don’t like grades. At all.
But of those statements I heard, I remember other statements:
“Mrs. Thompson, there’s so much going on in my life right now can I please... and can you please...”
And the response was always one of grace and understanding and fairness to allow you to show your true ability and not grade your current circumstance.
BUT now...
And the response was always one of grace and understanding and fairness to allow you to show your true ability and not grade your current circumstance.
BUT now...
...when the world is going through something, where is your plea, your demand for fairness and circumstance and understanding?
It comes across as opportunistic; to be able to one up other people at this point.
Now it’s...
It comes across as opportunistic; to be able to one up other people at this point.
Now it’s...
“Please understand that I’m in competition with others. This grade (which won’t be accurate) MUST be “accurate” for me to succeed in LIFE.”
No. No it doesn’t and no, it won’t.
But your statement inspires a response, so I wonder and ask...
No. No it doesn’t and no, it won’t.
But your statement inspires a response, so I wonder and ask...
“Ok; I hear you. Shall I go back and adjust your previous course grades for accuracy from the times (plural) when you needed grace due to circumstance?”
... When we agreed it would be unfair to assign a score based on what was happening? Are you remembering those times now?
... When we agreed it would be unfair to assign a score based on what was happening? Are you remembering those times now?
Because the WORLD, the world of academia, and evidently most importantly (?) admissions is offering fairness and grace and understanding.
And you’re fighting against that fairness for the purpose of self interest.
And I know you better. That isn’t your heart; it’s your fear.
And you’re fighting against that fairness for the purpose of self interest.
And I know you better. That isn’t your heart; it’s your fear.
And I get that worry you have about your future, but you’re better than that fear and stronger than that fear.
So I have to speak.
And I remind you and your family of those times.
So I have to speak.
And I remind you and your family of those times.
Because we’re either about grace and treating people humanely all the time or NOT all the time.
Not just when it’s in your best interest.
Not just when it’s in your best interest.
I’m tired. Disappointed. Angry, and sad. But mostly because I know you and know you’re better than this.
I’m proud of you for thinking & speaking and in that same respect I will speak, too, but remember even when we disagree, especially when we do, I’m always here for you.
I’m proud of you for thinking & speaking and in that same respect I will speak, too, but remember even when we disagree, especially when we do, I’m always here for you.
