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256. Leveling The Playing Field
While we have no choice but to accept that life isn't always fair, we can--and should--do much better to make sure education is always equitable. Amy and Mike invited educator and author Michael Marlowe to explore what it means to level the playing field for students.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
How is education in the United States like a pendulum?
What hasn't changed in education in the 21st century?
Can you create fairer standards by eliminating objective data?
Who is disadvantaged by overemphasis on grades?
How can we really level the playing field for students…
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