Ever wonder where the phrase "pull yourself up by your own bootstraps"  came from? In the first episode of our series about merit and myths in  education, we explore the phrase's origins and how it went from ludicrous joke to national aspiration.

Ever wonder where the phrase "pull yourself up by your own bootstraps" came from? In the first episode of our series about merit and myths in education, we explore the phrase's origins and how it went from ludicrous joke to national aspiration.

Episode 1: "Pull Yourself Up"

A limited series from EdSurge and Open Campus about merit, myths, and how "pulling ourselves up" shapes education.

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Episode 1: "Pull Yourself Up"

Episode 1: "Pull Yourself Up"