Most of the class echoes Bender’s reasons for signing up for the class. Jean Cosby, Blake’s assistant, however, says she’s working toward a doctorate in education and “wants to get in Blake’s head.” Jeremiah Glenn, a psychology major that considers Blake a mentor, says he is taking the class for no credit.
A couple students squirmed in their seats as Blake reviewed the syllabus and described his mantra on standardized grades — he doesn’t believe in them; he believes in hard work demonstrated by individual competence.
And more eyebrows raised when Blake relayed the fact that all seven of the books on his reading list are out of print and not available at the student bookstore.
“So where are we going to get the books?” 20-year-old secondary education major Rickey Reinhardt asked Blake nervously. “And how much are they going to cost?”
“I see a lot of dubious eyes,” Blake retorted. “This is going to be an exploratory, embryonic venture.”
— Associated Press
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