TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With the new school year in full swing across the Big Bend, students are not the only ones aiming for top grades — school districts are working hard to earn high marks, too.

・Average GPAs are rising, but test scores are not, signaling widespread grade inflation. ・Parents and colleges are increasingly misled by inflated grades, undermining accountability and preparedness. ...

The grades were released by the Leapfrog Group. The nonprofit group releases new grades every spring and fall. Grades are assigned to nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals across the U.S.