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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fake GPAs, grade inflation.

Not teaching a strong foundation in math basics and pushing acceleration w/out mastery.

We pulled my kids off the crazy acceleration path in middle school.  They had As but it was clear the algebra in middle school was inadequate.

Now kids don’t even have to show math proficiency on the SATs to get into college. Test optional.

Nowhere else in the world can you get into university without exams. [/quote]

[b]They now want to remove AP exam results, results from ACT/SATs and things like SOLs as a criteria for ranking US high schools.

This country is absolutely ridiculous. In the name of equity and holistics we are removing every legitimate standard. How exactly are we screening math skills?  Of course it’s getting worse while we falsely declare kids math accelerated and proficient and slap a pass or an A on their report card.[/b]
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Nailed it - the Dumbing Down of America is exactly why we have to hire from overseas. [/quote]

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