John Boland and Timothy Cordes discuss how one college at the University of Michigan is eliminating letter grades for freshmen during their first semester.
John explains that this is further evidence that the modern university has lost the plot, and, now, pursues its narrow financial interests at the expense of all else.
Tim uses FDR’s famous “Fear Itself” speech to show how this colleg’s move is motivated by fear and that our ability to manage our emotions is what makes us human, so giving into fear is anathema to human development.
The Buddies discuss whether there is a “mental health crisis” among youth and what might contribute to it. They consider solutions for universities.
Tim’s whack-jobs are proponents of the “No zero” grading policy.”
John salutes a local Little League team that made the World Series.
Referred to:
George F. Will: Imagine Michigan’s new hide-the-grades policy in a Wolverines practice
Florida teacher was fired after giving zeroes to students who didn’t turn in their assignments
West Chester team loses 1st Little League Baseball World Series game, plays again Monday
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