grade inflation

The University of California Regents are debating whether to require the SAT for admissions. Robert Kaplan argues that reviving the SAT won't address issues like grade inflation, AI-generated essays, and declining essay quality, which make other admission metrics less effective. He notes SAT scores vary across racial and socioeconomic groups, potentially impacting diversity efforts.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.