Pass/Fail During COVID-19? Not at Community Colleges, and Some Students Aren’t Happy

Although four-year colleges across the country have transitioned to pass/fail grading systems to alleviate stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, many community colleges have hesitated to follow suit, fearing that such a policy would hurt students who seek to transfer and earn a bachelor's degree in the long run. In this Charlotte Observer story, CCRC Senior Research Scholar Davis Jenkins explains the uphill battle aspiring transfer students face.