Because course grades get averaged, a student who receives just one zero can be dragged down more than a perfect score can lift them. Mariia Vdovychenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus Jul 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Updated Jul 20, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mariia Vdovychenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus Tags Education, Education Policy, Education Equity, Education Reform, Gpa, South Carolina, K-12 Education, State Laws, Grading, K-12 Schools, Student Grades As featured on South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper “No-zero” grading policies are becoming more common in US schools. South Carolina is the first state to ban these policies. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top Jobs Bilingual Advocate for Domestic Violence Shelter. Distiller Opening @ HRD CDL Truck Driver UTILITY TECHNICIAN l View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesODOT grants conceptual approval for Mt. Adams roundaboutColumbia Gorge CASA renews commitment to Wasco County amid growing need for child advocatesObituary: Ron ReynoldsNew ‘round-a-boat,’ underpass near completion in BingenDeaths & Services: July 15, 2026Antelope and Shaniko under evacuation orders as nearly a dozen fires impact Wasco County and four othersGorge Recovery Center plans Aug. 1 openingPort declines extension of Amazon sales agreement as warehouse appeal trudges forwardRodger Nichols appointed to finish Phil Brady’s term on Wasco County boardAmazon declines purchase agreement as Odell warehouse now faces another hurdle Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedObituary: Lynn Everroad (2)Obituary: Katherine Dauenhauer (1) Latest News Hustlers go 3-2, prepare for state tournament The Dalles council recognizes youth baseball squads Hood River Little League Baseball headed to state Hood River Youth Lacrosse 5th/6th grade boys close out dominant 2026 Season Meet the three candidates for Klickitat County sheriff Amazon declines purchase agreement as Odell warehouse now faces another hurdle Adopt A Dog asks city for funds Another hiccup for Amazon
South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper “No-zero” grading policies are becoming more common in US schools. South Carolina is the first state to ban these policies.
