Nancy Bailey: Grade Retention: The Debate Had Its Day, Now End It! - Network For Public Education

Nancy Bailey considers the continued affection in some quarters for grade retention, and reminds us why it’s a bad idea. Reposted with permission.  The permanency of retention and the message it sends students may have long-term effects on self-esteem and school attachment that may override even short-term academic benefits (1995). ~Melissa Roderick, the Hermon Dunlap Smith […]