An indictment of the grading system in American schools--and a blueprint for how we can change it.
Parents, educators, policymakers, and Students will find in these pages a rallying cry for change and a blueprint for how to implement reforms in our homes and classrooms..
Equal parts scathing and hopeful, Failing Our Future aims to improve the lives of Students by encouraging them to define success on their own terms.
Eyler shares success stories of grading reform efforts that are already under way as an antidote to the harms caused by the practices currently used in educational institutions.
Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation have spiked, and academic stress tied to Grades is a leading cause of this escalation.
They are also significantly affecting children\'s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
In fact, Grades significantly impede the learning process.
Grades force Students to focus on rewards and distract them from exploring ideas or pursuing interests beyond What they\'ll be tested on.
Eyler, who runs the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi, illustrates how Grades interfere with students\' intrinsic motivation and perpetuate the idea that school is a place for competition rather than discovery.
Eyler shines a spotlight on how Grades inhibit learning, cause problems between parents and children, amplify inequities, and contribute to the youth mental health crisis.
In Failing Our Future, Joshua R.
One of the most urgent and long-standing issues in the US education system is its obsession with grades.
An indictment of the grading system in American schools--and a blueprint for how we can change it
