Bowl-bound football players are set to graduate at their highest rate ever this year, according to an annual report from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES).
, meant to hold teams accountable for their players' success in the classroom.
Teams are penalized with the loss of up to 10% of their scholarships and postseason ineligibility if their APR score falls below a certain threshold; namely, if their expected graduation rate dips below 50%. It appears to be working: Athletes' graduation rates have steadily increased while rates for non-athletes have stayed relatively static, per TIDES' reports.
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