In this episode, we focus on the aftermath of some universities after the end of affirmative action. We also look at a significant increase in American students applying to schools in the UK. Join us.
Dr. Charles Cole
South Star Classroom Podcast Episode 116: The High School Credit System: Its Origins, use in today’s high schools and college admissions and the question of its continued relevance
On today’s episode, the group talks about the Carnegie Unit System: what it is and how it became the basis for high school credit and graduation in every American high school. Is the current credit system still relevant and the best method for assessing a student learning and preparedness for work and post secondary success? What are some alternatives to the credit system both hypothetical and that currently exist?
South Star Classroom Episode 115: The Politicization of a School Board and a Recall Response, feat. Jeff Pack from One Temecula Valley PAC
Tune in for a lively discussion around these topics and more with the latest episode of the South Star Classroom podcast: Tuesday, October 24 at 3 pm PST.
South Star Classroom Episode 114: Retention and Remediation
This week, the group discusses retention and remediation and whether or not that model is outdated and ineffective.
South Star Classroom Episode 113: Is national immigration policy pitting Black and Brown against each other?
A reason we have this podcast is to have these kind of in-depth discussions. This week, the conversation stems from recent news in Chicago about neighbors rallying against the city’s plans to turn a northwest side field house into a migrant shelter.