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He discusses how some schools have adjusted grading standards downward to inflate success metrics — a dangerous trend that ultimately hampers real learning. The result is a workforce increasingly unprepared for the demands of a competitive economy, with the U.S. now ranking poorly in math, science, and reading compared to other nations.
Furthermore, students are graduating without essential skills, leading to delayed diagnoses of health issues, less effective healthcare, and increased injury risk — all contributing to a shorter lifespan. The societal costs, both economic and human, are immense.