In this episode, we hear from a man once recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski shares his view on getting more minorities into college. Also, a story of a boy who had to bus over a mountain to get to a better school. Now the man that boy became, talks of his struggles with racism, ostracization back home and his relentless pursuit for a better life. Finally, a fascinating look at the correlation between what you study in school and your earning potential.

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This is a podcast for those interested in topics
related to education and student success. In
each episode, we’ll explore themes related to:
• What it means to be truly ready for college and
career: academically, socially, emotionally and
financially.
• How to ensure that students gain exposure to the
best possible educational opportunities.
• Where educators are trying new ways to engage
students – young and old – to improve outcomes.
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3. What is Upgraded?
UpgradedbyHobsons
In Episode Seven of Upgraded by
Hobsons, we hear from a man once
recognized by TIME magazine as one of
the 100 most influential people in the
world. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski shares
his view on getting more minorities into
college.
Also, a story of a boy who had to bus over a
mountain to get to a better school. Now the
man that boy became, talks of his struggles
with racism, ostracization back home and his
relentless pursuit for a better life.
Finally, a fascinating look at the correlation
between what you study in school and your
earning potential.
This is Upgraded by Hobsons.

4. Upgraded Extra Credits
TheLinkBetweenWhatYouStudyandWhatYouEarn
The relationship between what you study in college vs.
what you stand to make when you graduate, may not
be as obvious as you think. Listen to this excerpt from
Tony Carnevale of Georgetown University’s Center on
Education and the Workforce. He also addresses the
growing divide at some of America’s most prestigious
colleges.
Listen to this story

5. Upgraded Extra Credits
WhatYouNeedtoKnowaboutGettingMoreMinoritiesintoCollege
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski has been recognized by TIME
magazine as 1 of the 100 most influential people in the
world, as well as 1 of 10 of the best college presidents
in America. So, needless to say, he has some pretty
clear & inspiring ideas on how to best move education
forward.
In this excerpt, he talks about how graduation rates
have changed over time, what we need to do now to
help more minorities get into college, and the power of
our thoughts.
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6. Upgraded Extra Credits
GettingOvertheMountain
This is a story of a boy who had to bus over a mountain
to get to a better school. Now the man that boy
became, talks of his struggles with racism, ostracization
back home and his relentless pursuit for a better life.
Listen to this story

7. Upgraded Extra Credits
LessonsinKeepingKindergartenLesson-Light
Kindergarten is a transformational year for its wee little
students. Near-toddlers turning into big-kids. There are
many transitions during kindergarten to ready these
little people for what’s ahead...but how we’re getting
them ready is what’s in question in this next story.
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8. Upgraded Extra Credits
FlippingtheClassroom
This is a story about a guy who turned one of the worst
schools in his state into a prosperous and happy place
of learning. And he did it by “flipping” the classroom.
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9. Upgraded Extra Credits
TheFirstGenerationStruggle
Statistically speaking, there are now more first
generation students than any other kind. So why do so
many struggle? What makes the experience altogether
overwhelming? It goes beyond the academics.
Listen to this story

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