

What’s Up with Grade Inflation?
Feb 25, 2025
Beckie Supiano, a Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, dives into the contentious issue of grade inflation in academia. She discusses the growing number of straight-A students and the societal panic over grade standards. Supiano explores the pressures placed on professors and the changing dynamics in student demographics. She questions the true meaning of grades and their role as indicators of learning. The conversation also touches on the impact of grades on student anxiety, college admissions, and the future of merit-based education.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Dilemma of Grade Inflation
01:40 • 18min
Understanding the Purpose of Grades in Education
19:47 • 3min
Grade Inflation: Challenges and Perspectives
22:47 • 11min
Exploring the Societal Obsession with Meritocracy
33:29 • 2min
Navigating Anxiety: The Pressure of Grades and Future Prospects
35:34 • 4min