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Harvard Report: Grade Inflation Ties to Declining Engagement
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- The Harvard faculty report links declining attendance and participation to grade inflation, signaling reduced engagement.
- Only one-third of seniors feel free to discuss controversial topics, down from 46% last year.
- Faculty say multitasking and reliance on video lectures hinder essential academic skills.
- The report urges engagement via attendance policies and in-class discussions, including device rules and a disagreement essay.
