During this episode, we discuss the merits of free college under a Biden-Harris administration – we discuss the ins and outs of free college based on an EducationNext piece – https://www.educationnext.org/dont-ruin-college-by-making-it-free-threats-quality-innovation/ We also interview Kimberlee Carlile...

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We bring back Dr. Johann Neem to discuss his recent piece in USA Today about COVID19 and the threat to our public education institutions as we know them. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/31/covid-19-and-public-schooling-threat-public-education-column/5521151002/ The gang also discusses a Washington...

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We discuss the Grade-Level Expectations Trap – https://go.shr.lc/3dEB3EI via @Shareaholic Should we be teaching to where students are? Or should we be teaching students based on curriculum and grade-level established expectations? https://www.educationnext.org/grade-level-expectations-trap-how-lockstep-math-lessons-leave-students-behind/ We also interview Former Obama Education...

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We discuss David Lopilato’s article in Bethesda Beat: “Let’s Reconsider How We Do High School”: https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/opinion-lets-reconsider-how-we-do-high-school/ What should systems do with regard to standardized testing, antiquated grading systems, and school rankings? Diane Ravitch is a Research...

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