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A really great guy, truly cares about all his students and this subject material. Class is a bit all over the place, but flexible attendance and grading wasn't harsh. TA grades everything but both him and Matt were accessible. Easy and engaging assignments.Rate My Professors ↗
Good guy, good class. Starts out a bit disorganized, but there are a lot of interesting topics. Yaa has been the TA for that class for a while, and she was great as well.Rate My Professors ↗
This class consists of 5 papers that focus on providing your analysis of the data. There is an additional group presentation (based on the readings) and an individual presentation (based on the analysis), but both are easy and can help you write your paper. He will help you before and after class, and he appreciates everyone.Rate My Professors ↗
Class was led by students presenting course readings; group elements; 5 papers, 2 presentations, and participation make up your grade; good choice if interested in research as he talks about his experiences and incorporates various related skills into the class; has unclear deadlines/expectations but not hard to get an ARate My Professors ↗
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EDPOL 134 examines claims, bias, and media landscape impacts on education policy and practice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.37 GPA, 74.1% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleEDPOL 320 explores theories of human-earth relations and climate crisis consequences through a global ecological justice lens.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Matthew Wolfgram is described as a caring and accessible instructor with engaging topics, though his classes can start disorganized. Reviewers note flexible attendance and grading, with easy assignments and helpful TA support.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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