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America’s High Schools Inflate Grades to Help Low-Performing Students, But the Process Cripples Both Students and Society

by Edwin Benson January 9, 2024
America’s High Schools Inflate Grades to Help Low-Performing Students, But the Process Cripples Both Students and Society

Grade inflation in America’s colleges and universities is a serious issue. It is also an issue in the nation’s elementary and high schools. The curious thing is that while the problem is the same, the causes contrast sharply. The culprit in the colleges is a kind of emotional blackmail that students, aided … Read more

By Looking Out For Mediocre Students, Grade Inflation Hurts the Whole Society

by Edwin Benson December 29, 2023
By Looking Out For Mediocre Students, Grade Inflation Hurts the Whole Society

Decades ago, the quest for superior grades acquired a catchphrase—the “paper chase.” Those who aspired to be the best students went to extreme lengths to earn superior grades. However, there were also many who wanted grades for which they were unwilling to work. Part of the university’s task was to separate the … Read more

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