Harvard Caps Undergraduate A Grades; Targets Grade Inflation
Summary
Harvard University faculty voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, aiming to curb grade inflation despite significant opposition from students, making it more difficult to achieve straight A's.
How coverage differs
Left outlets report Harvard's decision to cap A grades to combat inflation, noting student opposition, while right outlets portray it as a necessary step making A's more difficult.
- Left: Harvard takes action to curb grade inflation among undergraduates Left-leaning outlets report Harvard University's faculty decision to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, framing it as a direct effort to tackle grade inflation within the institution. They highlight the significant opposition from students regarding this new policy.
- Center: University caps A grades despite student backlash over new policy Center outlets report that Harvard University faculty voted to cap the number of A grades for undergraduates, a measure intended to curb grade inflation. They neutrally present the decision and its stated purpose.
- Right: Earning top grades at elite university now significantly harder for students Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Harvard faculty voted to make it more difficult for undergraduates to earn A's, portraying the move as a necessary step to address grade inflation. They highlight the new cap on the number of A grades awarded.