The idea that holding students back when they haven’t met grade-level standards does more harm than good is a widely held belief in education circles. This phrase is often repeated as if it were an unquestionable scientific fact. But few anti-retention advocates seem to understand how the foundational studies were conducted, what the data could […]
Chris Mullins
Chris Mullins is a parent and longtime educator. His writing examines the relationship between educational theory and academic standards.