EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 25 MIN
Ep18: Elementary, my dear Brit
from Grits and a Brit · host Grits and a Brit Podcast
School might seem universal… but not when you cross the Atlantic.In this episode of Grits and a Brit, the GRITS and the Brit head back to school to unpack the surprising differences between education in the USA and the UK. From school lunches and uniforms to grading systems, sports culture, and even what you call your teachers—nothing is quite as similar as you’d think.Why are American schools like movies? Why do British schools love uniforms? And who really has it harder?Expect nostalgia, confusion, a few strong opinions, and plenty of “wait… you did WHAT at school?!” moments as we compare classrooms, cultures, and childhoods.
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School might seem universal… but not when you cross the Atlantic.In this episode of Grits and a Brit, the GRITS and the Brit head back to school to unpack the surprising differences between education in the USA and the UK. From school lunches and uniforms to grading systems, sports culture, and even what you call your teachers—nothing is quite as similar as you’d think.Why are American schools like movies? Why do British schools love uniforms? And who really has it harder?Expect nostalgia, confusion, a few strong opinions, and plenty of “wait… you did WHAT at school?!” moments as we compare classrooms, cultures, and childhoods.
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