GRADE INFLATION

Report finds Harvard coursework evaluation 'failing to perform the key functions of grading'

University study reveals six in ten students receive A’s, as administrators push to restore academic credibility

By Jared Harris
Oct 28, 2025

STURGE: Trump’s 'Compact for Academic Excellence' brings law and merit back to campus

The Trump administration initially invited nine colleges to join its 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Edu…

By Emily Sturge
Oct 7, 2025

Teachers overwhelmingly oppose 'equitable' grading now in place at half of US public schools, survey finds

A nationwide survey of teachers found that "equitable" grading policies are in place in half of public schools, for…

By Campus Reform
Aug 21, 2025

ANALYSIS: Eliminating failing grades incentivizes laziness

College students are being indoctrinated with the idea that academic standards and rigor must be eliminated to achi…

By Emily Sturge
Feb 8, 2024

3 worst examples of grade inflation in 2023

A former assistant professor from Spelman College says the school fired him after he complained about the instituti…

By Campus Reform
Dec 26, 2023

IN THE NEWS: Almost 80% of grades issued at Yale are A’s

In 2010-2011, only 67% of grades issued fell into this category..

By Campus Reform
Dec 6, 2023

IN THE NEWS: Prof says he was fired after sounding alarm on grade inflation at women’s HBCU

A former assistant professor from Spelman College says the school fired him after he complained about the instituti…

By Campus Reform
Dec 3, 2023