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University of Michigan plans to forgo letter grades for some first-semester freshmen next year

CBS News · August 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM

The University of Michigan plans to forgo letter grades for some first-semester freshmen next year, prompting debate over the usefulness and impact of grades.

Abbie Everett, senior director of teaching and learning at KnowledgeWorks, joins CBS News to discuss.

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University of Michigan plans to forgo letter grades for some first-semester freshmen next year

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