‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses a report revealing the number of University of California applicants with 4.0 GPAs has doubled, while educators warn students lack basic math and reading skills.
00:00 The Grade Inflation Crisis in California
01:27 Is the American Meritocracy Dead?
01:52 Pressure on Teachers to Pass Failing Students
03:17 Teachers’ Unions and Lack of Accountability
04:08 How Grade Inflation Leads to Workplace Entitlement
04:45 Woke Curriculum vs. Mastering the Basics
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