It’s no secret that the public school system in Baltimore, Maryland has been a mess for a while now. Endemic issues of perpetual absenteeism, permissive teachers, and high rates of students failing to meet state minimums in reading and math have plagued the schools. The situation grew worse during and after the pandemic, with standards for grading and attendance being reduced dramatically or removed entirely. Unfortunately, the situation has not bounced back noticeably since the pandemic passed. But is that finally about to change? CBS News in Baltimore reports that the Anne Arundel County Public School system is bringing back grading regulations this year that will be tougher and “put more emphasis on student responsibility.” Let’s find out what that actually means.
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools are altering their grading regulation that will put more emphasis on…
