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Season 8, Episode 6: Mrs. Greenspon examines Grades vs. Learning

Ramatu Audu and Taiwo Balogun
February 4, 2026
Valerie Wang
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its eighth season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

Welcome back to the 6th episode of the Tidepods 8th season. Today, we will discuss grades vs. learning. Many students and educators feel that the current American education system prioritizes short-term memory retention for tests and quizzes over long-term retention. In part one of this two-part segment, we spoke with Mrs. Greenspon to get her input.

You can listen to this episode of the TidePod here. For more episodes, check out the TidePod on Spotify and Buzzsprout.

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Taiwo Balogun
Taiwo Balogun, Multimedia Managing Editor
Senior Taiwo Balogun is in her fourth year on The Tide and is now the Multimedia Managing Editor this year. She hopes to help expand the multimedia sections and create fun online pieces. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and throwing on the track and field team.
Valerie Wang
Valerie Wang, Graphics Editor
Valerie Wang is so excited to be finishing up her last year at Richard Montgomery as the editor for the graphics section! Outside of working on the Tide for the past four years, you can also find her prepping for her next debate tournament, creating art, or dancing. 
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