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Honor Roll But Can't Read?
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18:04Now PlayingDr. 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, remedial college placement among high-school graduates with high GPAs, and international performance gaps as evidence that diplomas increasingly fail to represent mastery. He also warns that excessive classroom technology may weaken learning by replacing handwriting, deep processing, and independent problem-solving. He urges parents to independently assess their children’s reading and math skills, calling for an education system that prioritizes genuine competence over graduation rates and funding incentives.
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Experience a side of Dr. Phil McGraw you may have been missing as he provides critical information on some of the most important issues we face today. McGraw delves into the minds of the most exciting and accomplished people. From celebrities to ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, to the world’s leading experts, every guest and topic is provocative, informative, and relevant.
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