66: Hack Learning Uncut - Riffing on Rigor in Education




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Summary: In this episode of Hack Learning "Uncut"--the unedited, occasionally-interrupted, under-eight-minute edition of the Hack Learning Podcast, Mark Barnes riffs on the word "rigor" and its use in education. <br><br>Referencing a discussion on the Teachers Throwing Out Grades Facebook group page, Mark shares a few members' thoughts on the pros and cons of rigorous instruction.<br><br>One member asks: Does anyone else shudder when they hear an admin use the word "rigor"?<br><br>Some say the word is misunderstood, while others contend it's something all kids need.<br><br>Learn more in this edition of Hack Learning Uncut.<br><br>Learn more at <a href="http://hacklearningpodcast.com" rel="noopener">http://hacklearningpodcast.com</a> and <a href="http://nogradesclassroom.com" rel="noopener">http://nogradesclassroom.com</a>