Why this school system introduced a ‘No Zero’ grading policy for students

(InvestigateTV) — Whether you remember your days in school or you recently checked your child’s report card, many of us are familiar with the “A to F” grading system.

That’s where a score of 90% and above is an A, 80% and above is a B, and so on until reaching F.

Some schools are now ditching that system in an effort to help struggling students.

Experts say changes include:

• Evaluating students on improvement over time instead of assignment scores
• Eliminating “soft skills” like attendance and handing in assignments on time

A public school district in Missouri introduced its new grading system for the 2024-25 school year.

Reporter Sharon Chen shares the reaction from parents and teachers and how the district responded.