Cosigning that I would like to have students work in groups but be able to share their groups' work with the other students. Separating seeing from collaborating/writing would be very helpful.  

Yes,  it's weird to not have that option, since it means you still have to go in manually and edit each one, negating the "bulk" aspect of editing.

Yes! this is necessary and it's very inconvenient that it is not possible.

yes, this would be helpful in reducing busywork for teachers.

cosigning on the need for a way to count number of posts. There is also a feature request for this: https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/7990-more-discussion-information-within-grading-area

Cosigning that I would like to have students work in groups but be able to share their groups' work with the other students. Separating seeing from collaborating/writing would be very helpful.  

Yes,  it's weird to not have that option, since it means you still have to go in manually and edit each one, negating the "bulk" aspect of editing.

Yes! this is necessary and it's very inconvenient that it is not possible.

yes, this would be helpful in reducing busywork for teachers.

cosigning on the need for a way to count number of posts. There is also a feature request for this: https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/7990-more-discussion-information-within-grading-area