SCOUT· 49%18m·2026-08-21·RelationshipsHonor Roll But Can't Read?
Dr. Phil argues that American schools are masking declining academic achievement through grade inflation, lowered proficiency standards, generous grading floors, and pressure to pass students, leaving parents and students unaware of their actual capabilities. He cites falling standardized-test and reading scores,…
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