December 12, 2024

Alice Keeney had to study for months in the Navy to learn how to operate nuclear reactors that power submarines and aircraft carriers. But when she tried to transfer her classes over to Cal Poly Pomona, they wouldn’t give her credit.

Why is credit for learning outside the classroom important? And how did Alice — and her allies — eventually change how CSUs evaluate transcripts?

Guests:

  • Alice Keeney, Former machinist mate in the Navy and former student at Cal Poly Pomona
  • Emma Gallegos, Reporter, EdSource

Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.