Dutch School Blocks Parental Access to Grades to Reduce Student Stress

Dutch School Blocks Parental Access to Grades to Reduce Student Stress

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Dutch School Blocks Parental Access to Grades to Reduce Student Stress

A Dutch secondary school is blocking parents from accessing their children's grades to reduce student stress caused by parental pressure.

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Jordan – Montessori Lyceum UtrechtOuders En OnderwijsBureau IceEducation Council Of The Netherlands
Stijn UittenbogaardGeert LooyschelderLobke VlamingKaren Veij
What is the perspective of experts like Karen Veij on the current Dutch testing system and the school's experiment?
Experts like Karen Veij support the experiment, arguing that the current testing system doesn't allow for mistakes and that the focus should be on understanding rather than just achieving satisfactory grades.
What was the duration of the initial proposed pause on sharing results and what was the final agreed upon duration?
The school's leadership, after considering the study results and positive feedback from students and most parents, implemented a 10-week suspension of sharing grades with parents.
What were the findings of Stijn Uittenbogaard's study on the impact of parental access to grades on student stress?
Stijn Uittenbogaard's study showed that students whose parents regularly checked their grades via an app reported higher stress levels (2.7/5) compared to those whose parents didn't (2/5).
What is the main reason behind the Dutch school's decision to temporarily block parental access to children's grades?
A secondary school in the Netherlands is blocking parental access to children’s grades for a term to reduce student stress stemming from parental pressure and constant monitoring of grades via an app.
What are some of the broader educational challenges in the Netherlands that contribute to the need for reducing pressure and grade obsession?
The school's initiative is part of a broader movement in the Netherlands to address declining test results, teacher shortages, and rising dropout rates by reducing pressure and grade obsession in the education system.