University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

The University of Michigan will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.

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▪ University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students — The Guardian — World
▪ University of Michigan Drops First-Semester Grades To'Curb Mental Health Crisis' — Hacker News (Front Page)

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