American Campus Podcast
a social and political history of higher education
American Campus Podcast
History of college grading with Joshua R. Eyler
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On class rank, Latin honors, the 4.0 grading scale, and other old traditions
References and suggested readings:
- Joshua R. Eyler. 2024. Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do About It. Johns Hopkins University Press.
- Josh Eyler. February 26, 2024. The Origin of Grades in American Schools. Saturday Evening Post.
- Adam Laats. 2024. Mr. Lancaster’s System: The Failed Reform That Created America's Public Schools. Johns Hopkins University Press.
- Victor Hugo. Les Miserables.
- Follow Josh on LinkedIn and Bluesky
- Josh Eyler’s faculty page, email Josh at jreyler@olemiss.edu
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