There are many arguments for and against social promotion policies that are still followed in many parts of the world. Educators, parents, students and policy makers have varied opinions about the benefits of no fail
policies. However, most educators (Harper, 2007) agree that there should be some system of holding back students until they are able to achieve an adequate level of mastery. More in-depth case studies should be performed on students to assess the negative and positive aspects of social promotion policy. “What a great preparation for the realities of life beyond school this kind of learning environment would be. What are we teaching our kids when the message is that… not studying, not paying attention in class, not completing homework and not being a responsible, diligent student... has no real downside? (Harper, 2007).