The Pueblo Chieftain: Keep class rankings for high schoolers
Imagine what it would be like if Pueblo City Schools (D60) decided to do away with all of its sports programs to protect the self-esteem of less athletically gifted students. The furor would be intense – and for good reason.
There’s nothing wrong with celebrating the accomplishments of kids who excel at sports. And the same principle should apply to academic pursuits, which are, after all, the main purpose kids have for attending school.
That’s why D60 officials should rethink their plans to do away with the traditional class ranking system that culminates with top students being selected as valedictorians and salutatorians of their graduating classes.
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Michael Karlik
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Updated 56 minutes ago
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Michael Karlik
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Christopher Osher
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Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 12 minutes ago
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Colorado justices block injured plaintiff from suing, despite alleged concealment by Manitou Springs
Michael Karlik
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Updated 21 hours ago
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Kevin Freking
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Updated 1 day ago
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Denver continues to explore moving to a biennial budget
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
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Colorado saw job losses for the first time since pandemic
Bernadette Berdychowski
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Updated 5 hours ago
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Whistleblower contacted Democrats before filing Trump complaint that led to first impeachment, records show
Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner
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Updated 1 day ago
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