by Jake Schulke
Education Upgrade is a podcast exploring education, human development, purpose, and the systems that shape our lives. Through conversations, interviews, and essays, host Jake Schulke examines learning, personal growth, culture, and the ideas that influence how we think and live. The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer or affiliated organization.
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June 30, 2026
<p>This is a clip from <strong>Education Upgrade Episode 17</strong>.</p><p>Jake and Morgan explore why many people spend years chasing happiness, only to discover that peace may be the better goal. They reflect on growing up, finding purpose, and what truly matters.</p><p>For the full conversation, watch or listen to <strong>Education Upgrade Episode 17</strong>.</p><p>#EducationUpgrade #EssentialQuestion #PersonalGrowth #Happiness #Peace</p>
June 29, 2026
<p>In this episode of Education Upgrade, Jake Schulke and Morgan Torres-Unger-Castleberry continue their Grading for Equity book study with an in-depth discussion of Chapters 9 and 10, the core of Joe Feldman's framework for equitable grading.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation examines fundamental assumptions about grading, including what grades are intended to measure, the role of homework and deadlines, mastery learning, reassessment, cheating, classroom authority, assessment design, and the use of AI to develop high-quality rubrics. Throughout the discussion, they explore practical strategies for designing grading systems that more accurately measure learning while encouraging teachers to critically evaluate and refine their own grading practices.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Introduction & Returning to Grading for Equity</p><p>02:00 Why Chapters 9 & 10 Matter Most</p><p>08:24 Study Strategies: How to Read Educational Books</p><p>13:05 Deadlines, Homework, and What Grades Should Measure</p><p>27:00 From Percentages to Mastery-Based Grading</p><p>39:30 What Should Grades Actually Measure?</p><p>53:55 Creativity, Assessment Design & AI-Generated Rubrics</p><p>1:01:30 The Illusion of Control in Education</p><p>1:13:30 Cheating, Motivation & Student Behavior</p><p>1:30:20 Building an Ethical Grading System</p><p>1:46:35 Reengineering Your Grading Philosophy</p><p>1:52:00 Final Reflections & Looking Ahead</p><p><br></p><p>#EducationUpgrade #GradingForEquity #Education #Teachers #Assessment #MasteryLearning #StandardsBasedGrading #EducationalLeadership #Teaching #Cheating #Learning #EdChat #AIInEducation</p>
June 24, 2026
<p>This clip is an excerpt from Education Upgrade Episode 17.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this conversation, Jake and Morgan explore a deceptively simple question: What is a teacher's most important job? Drawing on experiences in traditional and continuation high schools, they discuss relationships, mentorship, student engagement, and why helping students feel seen may matter as much as the curriculum itself.</p><p>For the full conversation and additional context, watch or listen to Episode 17.</p><p>#Education #Teaching #EducationUpgrade #AlternativeEducation #StudentSuccess #Mentorship #Teachers #Learning #SchoolCulture #EssentialQuestions</p>
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Education Upgrade is a podcast exploring education, human development, purpose, and the systems that shape our lives. Through conversations, interviews, and essays, host Jake Schulke examines learning, personal growth, culture, and the ideas that influence how we think and live.
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