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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At Pomona, the traditional system of grading is increasingly recognized as a relic of white, colonial dominance—a tool that has historically reinforced the power structures of the elite while marginalizing students from less privileged backgrounds. Grades, with their roots in meritocratic ideals, often serve to perpetuate inequities by rewarding those who already benefit from systemic advantages and penalizing those whose life circumstances may not align with rigid academic expectations. By envisioning a future where everyone receives an A, Pomona seeks to dismantle the colonizers’ shackles, rejecting the tyranny of standardized assessments and embracing a radical model of educational equity. This approach is not about lowering standards, but about affirming the inherent worth and potential of every student, regardless of their background—a bold act of resistance against the oppressive legacy of the grading system.[/quote] What is your basis for this? And wouldn’t a system like Brown where you can pass/fail be more inline with what you’re spouting. And for the original OP - employers don’t have a problem with pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading so why would they have a problem with those that deserve an A get an A. [/quote]
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