Tag: education

When a 4.0 GPA Doesn’t Mean What We Think It Means

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on a thought-provoking opinion article published by Fox News that challenges a long-held assumption in education: that a 4.0 GPA automatically signals academic mastery. Drawing from the article and his own experience as an educator, Randy explores how grades have increasingly come…

The Empathy Crisis – NaPodPoMo 2025 #20

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores what he believes is one of the defining social challenges of modern life — the growing empathy crisis in America. In a culture shaped by nonstop outrage, social media conflict, political division, and digital isolation, genuine human connection often feels harder…

Honoring Coach Jim Clayton: A Life of Faith, Service, and Unshakable Encouragement

In this deeply personal episode, I honor my dear friend, colleague, co-host, and mentor, Coach Jim Clayton, who passed away on September 18, 2025. I share how Jim first impacted me as a teenager, how our friendship grew through years of teaching together, and what I learned from his everyday…