The Purpose of School: Assessing Readiness and Repeating Grades - ReAir

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the topic of holding students back a grade in school. She addresses whether students who repeat a grade perform better academically than their peers who advance to the next grade. Dr. Kathy references a study that highlights the potential benefits of early-grade retention policies that prioritize mastery of foundational skills. The episode challenges the traditional view of school as solely focused on achievement and encourages a shift towards prioritizing skill mastery.