Our academic model is specifically designed to meet kids where they are, and help them develop real competency in academics. This means at our high school there are no letter grades, and students aren't grouped by age. In this episode, we discuss our academic model.&nbsp;
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Education Disruption is a podcast by Rachel Babcock and Josh Charpentier, founders of Map Academy—a free, public charter high school open to all Massachusetts students.
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9. Running a High School as Co-Leaders

Frustrated by the current state of education, Rachel Babcock and Josh Charpentier decided they would open a high school. 

Education Disruption is the story of how high school can be done differently, for the benefit of the students.