Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992: A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation: Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
Grade Inflation and Corporatism: Presents articles related to the assertion that schools are catering to students as "consumers" and trying to keep their business.
Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud: Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
GradeInflation.com: Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
Harvard Education Letter: Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation': Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation: Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation: Student's grades at Harvard University have soared in the last 10 years. According to a report issued Tuesday by the dean of undergraduate education, nearly half of the grades issued last year were A's or A-minuses. Linda Wertheimer talks with Susan Pedersen, Dean of Undergraduate Education and a Professor of History at Harvard University, about grade inflation. [4:39 streaming audio broadcast]
NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation': NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation. [3:41 streaming audio broadcast]
NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation: The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests to discuss grade inflation and possible remedies to it. [32:49 streaming audio broadcast]
NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus: Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
Slate - Stop worrying about grade inflation: Essay argues that it doesn't matter that professors give out so many A's.
The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie: Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime: Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
The Chronicle: Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation?: A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
The Chronicle: Colloquy: Discusses government incentives for students.
The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges: Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
The Curse of the Easy A: A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation: Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims: Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
The Initiative to End Grade Inflation: Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.