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The Tyranny of Letter Grades. Bootstraps Ep. 4 (Encore Episode)

The Tyranny of Letter Grades. Bootstraps Ep. 4 (Encore Episode)

Our current grading system can be a way for kids …

EdSurge Podcast

July 30, 202439m 54s

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Show Notes

Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves and win college scholarships, or admission to selective colleges. It can also be a barrier, in sometimes surprising ways. What might a world without letter grades and GPAs look like? This first ran in 2021.