May 12, 2017, 4:28 PM
A high-profile, foundation-funded effort to abolish grades and course names from high school transcripts is backed by more than 100 independent preK-12 schools that want colleges to evaluate applicants based on competencies and proficiencies. The Mastery Transcript Consortium, whose members include many NBOA member schools, issues "earned credits" in eight categories, including analytical and creative thinking, leadership and teamwork, and integrity and ethical decision-making. Scott Looney, who is head of school at the Hawken School and credited with launching the idea, believes colleges will come to value the new approach above traditional evaluation methods once more schools — private and public alike — adopt it.
Earlier this week, the Edward E. Ford Foundation announced a $2 million grant to support the effort. Participating schools have pledged to raise funds to match that amount.
Inside Higher Ed (05/10/17)
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