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Commentary: Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college - and how it hurts learning

Education has increasingly focused on grades and degrees over true learning, leading to significant grade inflation.

Opinion | So They Can Do Better, Let High Schoolers Do Less

Valedictorian honors increasingly dilute academic achievement amid intense competition and grade inflation, pushing students towards superficial accomplishments over genuine learning.

More than 60,000 students to receive Leaving Certificate results - and it's been another bumper year

No abrupt drop in grades for 2024 students; 2025 may experience increased competition as grade inflation begins to taper off.

Another year of bumper Leaving Cert results before grade climbdown begins

Education Minister Norma Foley assures no abrupt changes for 2025 students despite planned reductions in grade inflation, promising a gradual transition instead.

Commentary: Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college - and how it hurts learning

Education has increasingly focused on grades and degrees over true learning, leading to significant grade inflation.

Opinion | So They Can Do Better, Let High Schoolers Do Less

Valedictorian honors increasingly dilute academic achievement amid intense competition and grade inflation, pushing students towards superficial accomplishments over genuine learning.

More than 60,000 students to receive Leaving Certificate results - and it's been another bumper year

No abrupt drop in grades for 2024 students; 2025 may experience increased competition as grade inflation begins to taper off.

Another year of bumper Leaving Cert results before grade climbdown begins

Education Minister Norma Foley assures no abrupt changes for 2025 students despite planned reductions in grade inflation, promising a gradual transition instead.
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Opinion | College Students Need to Grow Up. Schools Need to Let Them.

American universities exhibit a double standard in treating students and employees regarding accountability and consequences for underage drinking.

CAO college offers: Grade inflation leaves some top students without their first choice

Grade inflation continues to influence CAO points, affecting access to courses despite high applicant scores.

CAO offers: Students to receive Round One college place offers today

CAO offers showcase a significant number of students accepting first preferences amidst impactful grading adjustments and rising competition.

Opinion | College Students Need to Grow Up. Schools Need to Let Them.

American universities exhibit a double standard in treating students and employees regarding accountability and consequences for underage drinking.

CAO college offers: Grade inflation leaves some top students without their first choice

Grade inflation continues to influence CAO points, affecting access to courses despite high applicant scores.

CAO offers: Students to receive Round One college place offers today

CAO offers showcase a significant number of students accepting first preferences amidst impactful grading adjustments and rising competition.
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CAO offers: Unwinding of grade inflation may ease stress for students aiming for college but also raises prospect of litigation

Next year's Leaving Certificate grades expected to decline by 2%, raising concerns about fairness and potential litigation.

Where Have Your C Players Gone? Could They Be Working Remotely?

Managers commonly use A, B, C categorization for employees, but it can oversimplify. Grades inflate, potentially devaluing their meaning in academic settings.

Is Your High Distinction Worth Less Than it Was 10 Years Ago?

Number of high distinctions up by 234% over a decade
Concerns raised over grade inflation and university integrity

Berkeley Wire

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UC Berkeley grade inflation revealed in charts

Nearly Everyone Gets A's at Yale. Does That Cheapen the Grade?

Nearly 80% of grades given to undergraduates at Yale were A's or A minuses last academic year, contributing to a trend of grade inflation.
The increase in high grades has raised concerns about the value of excellence, the meaning of grades, and the integrity of the grading system.
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