Grade Inflation

1. What problems regarding Grade Inflation need to be solved by educators

1.1. Accountability of teachers

1.2. How teachers are compensated

1.3. Pedagogical effectiveness of educators

2. What are some possible solutions to this problem

2.1. Incentives for educators based on something other than test scores.

2.2. More training for educators on assessments

2.3. More innovative ways of communicating with parents and students exactly what the expectations are of the district, the school and the teacher.

2.4. Teachers given the support they need from administrators to grade students effectively without fear of parental backlash and "foot stomping".

3. What does Grade Inflation mean to me as a teacher

3.1. Grade inflation occurs when teachers give higher grades than what are earned.

3.1.1. Why?

3.1.1.1. New node

3.1.2. Pressure from District

3.1.3. Pressure from Parents

3.1.4. Teacher lowers his/her expectations

3.1.5. Teacher doesn't want students to 'fail' because it will damage their psyches.

4. How does the general public view Grade Inflation

4.1. They are oblivious.

4.2. They believe their students 'deserve' better grades because they are 'good' kids.

5. How do I get my proposed solution out to admin, parents and faculty

5.1. PTA meetings.

5.2. School board meetings

5.3. Audience with the principal

5.4. Letters to the superintendent