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the letter grade E existed until the 1930s, at which time it was eliminated for fear that parents would interpret the grade as meaning “excellent”.

Sep 26, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: the letter grade E existed until the 1930s, at which time it was eliminated for fear that parents would interpret the grade as meaning “excellent”.

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