Has The School System Failed Our Kids?

This podcast episode discusses the flaws of the school system and suggests ways to improve it. Is the school system failing our children because it is too focused on standardized testing and grades, and not enough on practical life skills and mental...

Episode 2 of the Under The North Star podcast, hosted by Robin Jackson, titled "Has The School System Failed Our Kids?" was published on November 27, 2023 and runs 8 minutes.

November 27, 2023 ·8m · Under The North Star

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This podcast episode discusses the flaws of the school system and suggests ways to improve it. Is the school system failing our children because it is too focused on standardized testing and grades, and not enough on practical life skills and mental health support? Should the school system be more inclusive and diverse? Should it adapt to the ever-changing landscape of human civilization?

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This podcast episode discusses the flaws of the school system and suggests ways to improve it. Is the school system failing our children because it is too focused on standardized testing and grades, and not enough on practical life skills and mental health support? Should the school system be more inclusive and diverse? Should it adapt to the ever-changing landscape of human civilization?

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