“The Department of Education unveiled a New Age report card for Hawai’i elementary schools. Instead of getting “A’s” for their efforts, top students will get an “ME” for “meets with excellence.” Flunking students avoid the “F” and will instead get a “U” and a scolding that they’re performing “well below proficiency.” If they knew what “proficiency” meant, their feelings might be hurt.”

– David Shapiro, “Volcano Ash” blog