Episode 4

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12th Oct 2021

Episode 4: Playing the Grade Game

Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves, win college scholarships, or gain admission to highly selective colleges. It also can turn into a game that encourages comparison to fictional "averages." It's so ingrained it may feel impossible to imagine a world without letter grades or GPAs, but some say, let's give that a try.

Host: Jeff Young (@jryoung)

A joint production of EdSurge and Open Campus.

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Bootstraps
How the myth of pulling ourselves up shapes education
A limited series from EdSurge and Open Campus about merit, myths, and how "pulling ourselves up" shapes education.