4/25/2026
Why Some Schools Are Ditching A-F Grades (And Why Others Are Pushing Back)
Letter grades are so embedded in how Americans think about school that questioning them feels almost absurd. An A means you got it. An F means you didn't. Everyone understands the system, colleges use it, and it's been the standard for over a century. So why are hundreds of districts moving away from it, and why is the pushback so loud when they do?
Kate Carter