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She had previously urged faculty to address grade inflation, but the school had yet to put forth an official directive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In grade school, we’d play a game of tag called “Fidel vs. the Cubans.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They said they were negotiating with trade union representatives about proposals to change the "academic staffing model" which would increase the use of grade 6 academic tutors, the lowest grade of staff.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This talking point, which implies that no one needs more than a fifth grade education, fell out of favor as more kids began going to college.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

To me, finishing eighth grade with the second-highest GPA felt like a failure, even though lots of people told me it shouldn’t.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison