Winnipeg Free Press
The K-12 commission heard no shortage of concerns about a “no fail” practice in Manitoba public schools during the education review, but superintendents insist holding struggling students back is rarely in their best interest.
The K-12 commission heard no shortage of concerns about a "no fail" practice in Manitoba public schools during the education review, but superintendents insist holding struggling students back is rarely in their best interest.
Last month, the province released the commission’s final report, which addresses subjects ranging from school governance to grade retention.
"Parents and others expressed concerns during our consultations that ‘no fail,’ ‘no zero,’ and ‘grade inflation’ practices are prevalent in the province. They were also troubled that students were promoted through the system without achieving grade-related expectations," states a section on flunking.