School Under Pressure: Do We Need Grades?

Agree to Disagree! – Season 3

Do children need grades in order to learn, or do they actually limit their potential? Some alternative schools focus on self-directed learning, intrinsic motivation, and mentoring instead of traditional grading systems. While such approaches aim to foster engagement and independence, they also raise questions about selection, equal opportunity, and how well different school models prepare students for future academic and professional demands.