Why US colleges are lowering academic standards to accommodate Gen Z?2026-01-03T17:00:00+05:30
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As Generation Z is criticised for entitlement, US colleges are quietly reshaping academics to meet lowered expectations. From single-book semester courses to remedial math and writing at elite universities, institutions are easing rigor to avoid disengagement. Critics warn this softening masks deeper learning gaps, misleads students, and leaves graduates unprepared for a world that still demands resilience and skill.
As Generation Z is criticised for entitlement, US colleges are quietly reshaping academics to meet lowered expectations. From single-book semester courses to remedial math and writing at elite universities, institutions are easing rigor to avoid disengagement. Critics warn this softening masks deeper learning gaps, misleads students, and leaves graduates unprepared for a world that still demands resilience and skill.As Generation Z is criticised for entitlement, US colleges are quietly reshaping academics to meet lowered expectations. From single-book semester courses to remedial math and writing at elite universities, institutions are easing rigor to avoid disengagement. Critics warn this softening masks deeper learning gaps, misleads students, and leaves graduates unprepared for a world that still demands resilience and skill.
