Source: Show-Me Institute
by Avery Frank
“Do you think students should get promoted to the next grade if they do not understand grade-level material? There are two key factors to consider when answering this question: academic promotion and social promotion. Academic promotion is straightforward — as students gain an understanding of the material, they advance to the next level and build on what they learned in the grade before. Social promotion is based on age and allows students to stay with their friends and peers throughout their school experience. Social promotion largely wins the day in schools.” [editor’s note: The only key factor is whether the state is involved in education. Separate school and state, and let parents and educators work out the solutions they think best – TLK] (01/08/24)
https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/performance/should-missouri-consider-a-3rd-grade-retention-policy/