This episode is made up of four students of all different ages and backgrounds who share the negative

impact of racism, standardization, and capitalism on the current and past education system. We start

with the history of schooling with information on the factory model, moving on to the history of the

grading system and unfair standardization practices, continue into the inequities of post-graduation

experiences, and end with the disparities in the education system between people of color and white

students. We touch on a great number of things with the root of standardization, capitalism, and racism

connecting them all. Some of the information shared is striking and discouraging but we also highlight

some of the amazing work that is being done to remedy the ills of the education system as well other

solutions we personally believe could make a positive difference.