Grade Inflation

Similar to the value of currency, the value of grades has slowly been decreasing over the years.  Contrary to the inflation of currency, I think grade inflation is a positive thing. There are a lot of instances where the knowledge one is required to know and learn in the modern school system does not correlate to a student's actual intelligence.  A plethora of students have specialized skills that can lead to a successful career, but because of the grading system they are considered failures and have no opportunity to excel in their field. With grade inflation, more students are given opportunities to go to college and begin studying in the field they actually desire, rather than one they are forced upon.  Although these less than mediocre students might not have a chance to attend the most prestigious of universities, they are at least given more of a chance than if they were failed in high school.