Efforts to Curb Grade Inflation Get an F From Many Critics

Despite much angst, many institutions appear hesitant or unable to act

By Ben Gose

Perry A. Zirkel, an education professor, felt strongly that easy A's were making a mockery of college standards. He felt so strongly, in fact, that he tried to put up $10,000 of his own money to combat grade inflation.

He offered to endow a contest at his institution,...

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