Crimson opinion writer
Daniel Zhao
Daniel Zhao ’28 is a Math and Computer Science concentrator in Adams House.
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The Grade Debate: 11 Affiliates Weigh In
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Amid funding freezes and threats from the federal government, a groundbreaking report raised questions about the bedrock of our teaching mission: grades. From faculty who have been ringing the alarm bells for decades to students worried that the cure to grade deflation may be worse than the disease, this package of perspectives from across campus showcases a range of opinions on how Harvard should evaluate students. — Max A. Palys ’26 and Saul I.M. Arnow ’26, Editorial Chairs
Grade Inflation is Bad. Grade Deflation Would Be Worse.
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Changing the generosity of our grading system will not end the game of grade grubbing — it will just make the game far more toxic.