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	GradeInflation.com - http://www.gradeinflation.com/ Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
	The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation? - http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
	The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation - http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
	The Chronicle - http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
	Harvard Education Letter - http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2000-jf/grades.shtml Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.

	Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud - http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
	The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie - http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
	Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation - http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
	Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation' - http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
	The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges - http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.

	The Initiative to End Grade Inflation - http://www.endgradeinflation.org/ Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
	Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992 - http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
	NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702 Student's grades at Harvard University have soared in the last 10 years. According to a report issued Tuesday by the dean of undergraduate education, nearly half of the grades issued last year were A's or A-minuses. Linda Wertheimer talks with Susan Pedersen, Dean of Undergraduate Education and a Professor of History at Harvard University, about grade inflation. [4:39 streaming audio broadcast]
	The Curse of the Easy A - http://www.musicedmagic.com/curriculum/the-curse-of-the-easy-a.html A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
	The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime - http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.

	MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation - http://slate.com/id/2071759/ Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
	NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation' - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943 NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation. [3:41 streaming audio broadcast]
	NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707 The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests to discuss grade inflation and possible remedies to it. [32:49 streaming audio broadcast]
	The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims - http://education.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
	The Chronicle: Colloquy - http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/inflation/inflation.htm Discusses government incentives for students.

NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html
Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]

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