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Devastating. I gave up teaching organic chemistry because parents threatened to sue if I didn't give their kid an A so he could get into med school. The dean caved to the parents. How can we ever fix this? Great piece, Jessica, although the truth hurts and is very depressing.

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Adelia Ritchie, PhD

Author of "The Accidental Expat: A Costa Rican Adventure", science lover, contributing editor at SalishMagazine.org, expat, seeking the interesting and unusual