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Harvard professors vote to cap A grades to curb grade inflation

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Source: The Washington Post
Harvard professors vote to cap A grades to curb grade inflation
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Harvard faculty voted to cap A grades at about 20 percent per class to combat grade inflation, signaling a stricter grading regime intended to restore trust in higher education; the policy is slated to take effect in fall 2027.

Topics:nationhigher-education#education-policy#grade-inflation#harvard-university#higher-education#undergraduates
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  1. Harvard faculty vote to limit A grades for undergraduates  The Washington Post
  2. Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn As  WRAL
  3. Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation  The New York Times
  4. Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades  The Guardian
  5. 70% of Faculty Vote to Overhaul Harvard Grading With A Cap  The Harvard Crimson

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