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Caltrans suggests a $2.5 billion tunnel project to improve Last Chance Grade on Highway 101

Caltrans suggests a $2.5 billion tunnel project to improve Last Chance Grade on Highway 101

California’s Highway Dilemma: A Costly Fix for a Troubled Route California’s taxpayers may face a hefty bill—potentially in the billions—to preserve a crucial coastal highway that is literally sliding into the ocean. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is considering a plan to dig a 1.8-mile tunnel through redwood forests. This would bypass a deteriorating […]

Houston ISD experiences significant grade enhancements following the state’s intervention.

Houston ISD experiences significant grade enhancements following the state's intervention.

Improvements in Houston’s School District Post-Takeover Since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) took control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the state’s largest school system, student performance has markedly improved across its over 270 campuses. This intervention came after years of academic struggles, which had led to ongoing claims of racism and injustice. Notably, […]

Harvard to limit ‘A’ grades to 20% to address grade inflation

Harvard to limit 'A' grades to 20% to address grade inflation

Harvard Implements Grade Limitations Harvard University’s College of Arts and Sciences recently announced significant restrictions on grading, aiming to tackle grade inflation—a move that’s considered quite bold for an Ivy League school. After a week of online voting, faculty members approved the first phase of a three-part initiative with a notable majority: 458 votes in […]

North Carolina sheriff Garry McFadden puzzled by a fifth grade civics question during questioning

North Carolina sheriff Garry McFadden puzzled by a fifth grade civics question during questioning

North Carolina Lawmaker’s Surprising Exchange with Sheriff Rep. Allen Chesser, a Republican from North Carolina, expressed surprise at how Democratic sheriffs, who typically resist collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), struggled to answer basic governmental questions. This unexpected moment unfolded during a North Carolina House Oversight Committee hearing following the tragic murder of […]

Harvard professors suggest a new limit on A grades to address grade inflation

Harvard professors suggest a new limit on A grades to address grade inflation

Proposed Grade Cap at Harvard Aims to Tackle Inflation A recent proposal from Harvard faculty suggests implementing a limit on the number of A grades awarded to students, part of a wider initiative to address the issue of grade inflation. The Harvard Crimson, the university’s student newspaper, reported that a committee has proposed significant changes […]

Harvard reduces A grades by almost 7 percentage points to address grade inflation

Harvard reduces A grades by almost 7 percentage points to address grade inflation

Harvard University Sees Decline in A Grades A report from the student newspaper indicates that Harvard University professors issued significantly fewer A grades last semester. The Harvard Crimson noted that the university asked faculty to counteract grade inflation, resulting in nearly a 7% reduction in A grades awarded. Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh communicated […]