Protecting Teachers and Ensuring Fair Grading

Moderate Andréa Hedin questioned School Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) regarding grading issues in Stockholm schools, specifically asking what measures are taken to protect teachers from undue influence from parents and school management and how parents are informed about grading rules. Hedin cited teacher reports of pressure to award higher grades and a survey showing nearly 60% had succumbed to such pressure. Bjuggren responded that pressure is unacceptable and school management must protect teachers, noting that schools have support materials for handling threats and influence, but the primary education department does not view this as a structural problem in Stockholm due to a lack of grade inflation, with parental information provided through meetings and principal letters.