There are 2 types of grade inflation. Students’ learning and earnings are at risk
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New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help — but pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment, and future income.
Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Free Opera San Jose, Beethoven’s Ninth, Trillian Welch, Lewis Belt, and more
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Opera, folk, symphony, musical theater, and comedy are on stages around the region this weekend.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Herb Alpert, Tijuana Brass delight with nostalgia, great tunes in Davies Hall
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The beloved musician and his band brought down the house at a 60th anniversary celebration of the hit LP "Whipped Cream & Other Delights."Bay Area
Golden Gate Bridge to close for July Fourth fireworks show
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The location replaces a waterfront event along San Francisco's Embarcadero; Karl the Fog has yet to weigh in.Bay Area
University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions
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Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.Arts & Entertainment
Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture through music, art, and food
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Oakland events feature festivities at Lake Merritt, Prescott Market, and OMCA.Food & Drink
The Dish | Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
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Sweet potatoes with tangy yogurt can be a side or even dinner.Technology
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
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Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.Arts & Entertainment
Frameline 50 and SF Black Film festivals, ‘classics’ at Stanford, and more
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Festival season is in full swing with dozens of options on screens across the region this week.Arts & Entertainment
Review: San Francisco Opera stages over-the-top ‘Elektra’
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A revival of Keith Warner’s 2017 production with a fine cast and a record largest SFO orchestra.Bay Area
