grade inflation
Coverage of grade inflation in the Nexus archive.
- Staggering 900 NYC public schools failing students amid grade inflation, lax accountability
A staggering 900 NYC public schools are failing students, with 43% of the system’s 912,000 students enrolled in these schools due to grade inflation and lax accountability, according to a report released Tuesday.
- Beyond Grade Inflation—What We’ve Got Is Shrinkflation
The article discusses 'shrinkflation' as a phenomenon beyond grade inflation, arguing that AI is devaluing academic products. It is authored by Elizabeth Redden with a byline from Zorina Khan.
- There Are 2 Types of Grade Inflation. Students’ Learning & Earnings Are at Risk
A study by Jeffrey Denning reveals grade inflation reduces student learning and future earnings. The research distinguishes two types: passing-grade inflation, which may aid graduation rates without harming achievement, and mean-grade inflation, which lowers test scores and graduation rates. Data from Los Angeles and Maryland schools supports these findings.
- Harvard holding back A grades has recruiters rejoicing about seeing the real differences between students
Harvard is limiting the number of A grades awarded, leading recruiters to appreciate the ability to distinguish between students. Recruiters argue that GPA has lost its value due to grade inflation.
- My student loans are paused until 2028. Should I pay them now anyway?
The article discusses the pause on student loan payments until 2028 and questions whether individuals should pay them early. It also touches on the topic of 'grade inflation' as an additional discussion point.