Collierville Schools to review revised grading policy
Collierville Schools’ Board of Education will review revisions to its grading policy Tuesday. The proposal also eliminates some measures taken due to the pandemic.
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Collierville Schools’ Board of Education will review revisions to its grading policy Tuesday. The proposal also eliminates some measures taken due to the pandemic.
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