... Assessment (CLA) performance, which tests for "critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication" (11). Our high schools are starting students off at a disadvantage, as "up to 45 percent of incoming freshmen require remedial courses in math, writing or reading" right out ... -of-pocket expenditure from a student's 'higher' high-school education. Some would call this a racket" (14). Colleges, universities, parents and students are all taking advantage of these easy money policies, creating this inflationary upward spiral: Easy credit means much greater willingness to borrow. ...

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