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Had taken credit recovery for algebra because they failed that, algebra 2, and geometry, and they were about the fifth grade level, maybe fourth grade level coming in 'cause i would test them to find their grade level. they didn't belong in precalculus, but had been told they passed, which is a great disservice to them. >> gretchen: so what is the end result here, professor, because if these kids actually graduated from high school, they're obviously not at the 12th grade level. what does this say about our public school system, specifically in washington? >> it says i'm sorry to say, that we'...

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>> joining me with the real p l politics is aaron mcpike and dana milbank. do you get the feeling he's b e basically the christian character? he's got people writing his stuff for him. his love letters to the american people. he couldn't think of these words himself. >> well, first of all chris, he got the line wrong. he saint politics ain't bean bags. let's play hardball. there's an easy rule of thumb with mitt romney. that is if it looks like it's fifth grade level humor or below, he's written it. a higher level, somebody else has done it. if it's a pop culture reference to the last decade, ...

Gould is still on board. why? she says discipline problems dropped 76% since the change and students now are more motivated than ever. deborah feyerick, cnn, westminster, colorado. >> 2011 national teacher of the year michelle shearer is with us. michelle, should school by school, this be how we tweak things that work for them? should there be strict national standards? is there a place for a gradeless grade school in the system, do you think? >> i can relate it to the concept. i teach ap chemistry and within my own classroom i teach 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. that's a combination of ...

>> this is allen and this is gary scheck. let's get busy. >> consent would be required even for couples dating. is that necessary? >> half of these kids read at a fifth grade level. >> these are college students, aren't they? >> that's my point. i wasn't kidding, but i told college guys, get a hooker. >> i don't think they can afford either. >> they are going to have to. >> i couldn't afford noodles. >> you will have to get a lawyer involved. >> the main problem was affordability clearly. >> a hooker. it is not a nice one. it is one with a limp, $75. >> i don't endorse that decision for anybod...