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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

An illustration of a screenshot of an Albert Grades and Transcripts page where the Midterm Grade column is covered by a sticky note. On the sticky note there are three checkboxes that say “strong progress,” “satisfactory progress” and “concern with progress.” The satisfactory progress box is checked with a green marker.

Opinion: Midterm progress reports are the change we needed

The university’s new reports for undergraduate courses might just be the solution to its low midterm grade submission problem.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor Jan 25, 2024

Rather than waiting weeks, or worse longer, for a midterm grade that might never come, students will now receive midterm progress reports for each of their courses. The new system...

Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

WSN Editorial Board Oct 20, 2016
The number of high schoolers graduating on time is not an accurate measurement of the success of the nation’s education system, or its future workforce.
Ivy League grade inflation unfair to students

Ivy League grade inflation unfair to students

Vittorio Bisin, Staff Columnist Sep 17, 2014
Grade inflation at Ivy Leagues makes it hard for recruiters to differentiate among student qualifications.

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