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?
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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This week, the group discusses retention and remediation and whether or not that model is outdated and ineffective.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.
South Star Classroom Episode #109: Back to School Special
Welcome to a special “Back to School” episode. We discuss what families and caregivers, as well as teachers and school leaders, can do to support students.