But consider this: It takes 5 years for the effects of ending social promotion in 3rd grade to show up in 8th grade. (educationnext.org)
The study found that ending social promotion helped low - performing students make modest improvements in reading and substantial improvements in math. (educationnext.org)
«This dual intent for ending the social promotion policy is frequently ignored by its opponents and is rarely considered in evaluating the effectiveness of the policy,» Hess writes in School Reform in Chicago (2004). (educationnext.org)