Ever wonder what it would look like if we replaced failing institutionalized education with authentic learning and mastery?

In “A D.C. Teacher’s Bold Vision to Improve Scandalously Poor Student Performance,” Rob Barnett offers an alternative to passing unprepared students on to the next level of defeat.   Pointing to successful schools which already use the mastery model, Barnett offers a glimpse into students working in small groups to understand and communicate subjects in depth, with students helping each other learn.   He points to online learning resources and video lessons as ways for students to engage in learning at their own pace.  

Hear his interview titled “Teacher Sounds Alarm on Graduation Gap” on Planet Money.

A D.C. Teacher’s Bold Vision to Improve Scandalously Poor Student Performance

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