The Choice Channel

“The goal of modern education is ‘No Child Left Behind,’ but that certainly doesn’t seem to be the case in some Kentucky school systems. Next month, Henry County schools will vote to eliminate C as a passing grade for students. In other words, students would have to score no lower than 80 percent on homework or tests to pass. The school system, along with Oldham County Schools in Kentucky, has already abolished Ds as passing grades, but thinks this move will motivate students to try harder rather than accept “average” results. But what if they are average children? Is there something terribly wrong with that?” (04/26/07)