The Purpose of School: Assessing Readiness and Repeating Grades

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. Cook 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.