Unit 5’s Task Force Guide

By:  Diane Benjamin Yesterday I received one more document from Unit 5.  This one calls the program Standards Based Learning and Grading. PDF page 5 shows the courses  for implementation.    SBG Task Force 2019-2020 I have to refrain from commenting on the content, I’d rather hear from parents and teachers. Please let me know […]

How much has Unit 5 paid to Hillman?

By:  Diane Benjamin Standards Based Grading is causing an upheaval within Unit 5. Previous stories: https://blnnews.com/2019/12/24/unit-5-forced-my-hand/ https://blnnews.com/2020/01/07/unit-5-does-comedy/ I found this article, please take time to read it.  It attempts to promote Standards Based Grading, but read the whole thing.  The writer likely doesn’t realize it, but eventually it will make you wonder why any sane […]

Unit 5 Does Comedy!

By:  Diane Benjamin On December 5th I FOIA’d Unit 5 for emails referring to Standards Based Grading.  I was told it was way to many emails and they requested I narrow the request.  I did narrow the request to emails between Dan Lamboley and the consultant  Unit 5 hired – Garnet Hillman. I also requested […]

Unit 5 Teachers:

By:  Diane Benjamin Does this look familiar?  

Unit 5 forced my hand

By:  Diane Benjamin I was going to wait to post these letters until I received the Unit 5 emails.  Since I may not see them until January, I’m going to post the letters now. Standards Based Grading is making teachers, kids, and parents nuts.  It proves why your kids should not be in the Public […]