no zeroes

A teacher went viral when she said she'll never give a student less than a 50% on an assignment. – Photo credit: Canva

Education, Teachers

Teacher explains why she ‘refuses’ to give students zeroes, or any grade below 50 percent

Evan Porter

12/19/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026