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Fox News
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When an ‘A’ means average, even Harvard has a problem — and they know it
Harvard University, along with other prestigious institutions, faces scrutiny over grade inflation as GPAs continue to rise despite stagnant test scores.
Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
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Fox News
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Harvard faculty committee suggests capping A's in proposed internal ranking system
A Harvard University faculty committee has proposed limiting A grades to address grade inflation, suggesting a cap of 20% for each class.
Feb 10 • 00:00 UTC
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Harvard slashes A grades by nearly 7 percentage points after faculty crackdown on grade inflation
Harvard University has decreased the number of A grades awarded by nearly seven percentage points in response to a faculty-led initiative addressing grade inflation.
Feb 2 • 15:00 UTC
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Sweden
Dagens Nyheter
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Grade F is abolished - but it will take time
Sweden plans to replace the current grading system, which has been criticized for unfairness and inflation, with a new 10-point scale that excludes a harsh failing grade, F.
Feb 2 • 12:24 UTC