Ep. 74 - Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is Homeschooling the Answer?

What if the system everyone tells you to trust… just stopped making sense?

In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks one of the most baffling education headlines yet: a public school district considering 21% a passing grade—and calling it “equity.”

She breaks down what’s really going on behind these grading changes, how they affect families across the country (not just in San Francisco), and why more and more parents are rethinking what a real education should look like.

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s pattern recognition.

And if you’ve felt a nudge to step off the school system rollercoaster, this might be the moment to trust your gut.

Because sometimes the boldest move you can make… is walking away.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 74

Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is Homeschooling the Answer?

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References Mentioned in Episode

🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-francisco-school-district-ditches-proposed-grading-equity-program-after-backlash-from-community

🔗 https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/31/equity-or-excuse-san-franciscos-misguided-plan-to-pass-failing-students/#:~:text=San%20Francisco's%20board%20of%20education,%E2%80%9CGrading%20for%20Equity%E2%80%9D%20method.

🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-principal-warns-lenient-school-grading-wont-match-real-world-expectations

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

Public schools say it’s about equity. But is it really just lowering expectations? Christy-Faith walks through the controversial new grading standards and explains what they reveal about the state of traditional education—and how homeschooling can offer something far better.

✅ What “grading for equity” actually means—and why it’s not what it sounds like
✅ Why these policies aren’t just limited to San Francisco
✅ How lowered standards affect every student, even yours
✅ The real-world mismatch between school reform and life after graduation
✅ Why homeschooling might not be a radical choice—but a rational one
✅ How to reclaim education, confidence, and peace for your family

Whether you're just starting to question the system or already knee-deep in homeschooling, this episode will equip you with insight, encouragement, and a clear-eyed view of what’s at stake.

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💬 Have you seen grading changes in your local school district? Let’s talk about it in the comments.