The Glenn Show September 2024 Q&A
Oct 2, 2024
In this lively discussion, John returns to share insights alongside Nancy Mace, a public figure wrapped in a controversy with academic Michael Eric Dyson. They delve into the debate over Mace and Dyson's public disagreements while Matt Walsh's challenging film garners attention. Topics like grade inflation in colleges spark a critical examination of current educational standards. The conversation also touches on alternative education models, reflecting on how they shape the learning landscape and the differing performance of boys and girls in schools.
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Glenn Loury's Grading Capitulation
- Glenn Loury admits he has capitulated to grade inflation and mostly gives A's and B's now.
- He feels ashamed but sees it as a necessary adaptation to student pressures and career concerns.
Grade Inflation Corrupts Evaluation
- Grade inflation corrupts the true meaning of academic achievement and evaluation.
- A system separating teaching from evaluation by independent graders might better preserve standards.
GPA Alone Is Insufficient Signal
- A high GPA alone does not clarify a student's true intellectual ability due to inflation and variance.
- Reliable evaluation requires separating instruction and grading to reduce bias.