Across the country, universities are using this and other alternative grading models that guarantee high marks based on some standard other than merit. Alternative grading schemes like these—often ...

The multiyear effort was ordered by lawmakers after Indiana dismantled its previous accountability framework and rewrote high school graduation requirements. Schools have been wit ...

Alina Zagitova, a 15-year-old from Russia, worked the figure skating point system to earn a record 82.92 points. She's going for gold tonight. Credit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images As the women's ...