Online Portals Offer Instant Access to Grades. That’s Not Always a Good Thing

The days of waiting for a report card are over, but 24/7 access to grades comes at a cost. In this Education Week feature, Emily Cherkin reflects on her time in the classroom, witnessing 7th graders stop asking for feedback and start "hitting refresh" on portals instead. This piece examines the link between digital grading systems and the rising tide of student stress and parent micromanagement.