Is it “at-promise” or “at-risk?” Should we say “achievement gap” or “opportunity gap?” In our Season 3 premiere, we unpack the ever-changing language of education. Are we witnessing political correctness gone crazy or is this a worthwhile effort to be more inclusive and asset-minded? We also take a look at recent news in education including the arrest of a six year old girl, the move to push back school start times, and the disparity in results of the CA Healthy Kids Survey. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above—a new web series about education and hosted by real educators!

In our Season 2 finale we unpack the wonder and mystery of reading--and the work it takes to create a strong culture of literacy in today’s schools. We’re joined by literacy coach and Nationally Board Certified Teacher extraordinaire Geneviève DeBose Akinnagbe to hear about her work in building a culture of literacy in and out of her classroom. But first, we take a look at recent news in education including the brouhaha over the College Board’s new “adversity score.”

Sometimes there’s so much going on in the world of education that it’s hard to keep up! Don’t worry, we got you covered with this special headlines-in-education episode. We invited one of our favorite English teachers, Mimi Dao, back on the set to help us unpack today’s news. She helps us dive into a range of stories including parents being fined for their kids’ bullying, online classes diminishing learning, and much much more. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above!

In a nation that prides itself on being a beacon of democracy, should the pledge of allegiance still be practiced in our public schools? Jeffrey walks us through the complex history of the pledge as we re-examine this classic schoolhouse tradition. But first, we take a look at recent education headlines about teachers of color getting low evaluation scores, a teacher tweeting for help to deport her students, and a new initiative in CA to close the opportunity gap. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above—a web series about education and hosted by real educators!

Teach for America is one of the most impactful and controversial organizations in education today. Is it championing equity and opportunity or is it undermining the teaching profession? We are joined by two powerhouse educators who are TFA alum - Tanya Franklin and Marcus Hughes - to unpack the debate over Teach for America. But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education headlines about parent dress codes, Elizabeth Warren’s plan to tackle student debt, and a new online community college launching in CA.

How can the story of one California high school inform our national discussion about school segregation? A new film explores how a once-integrated high school has become the most segregated in town. We bring filmmaker Pablo Miralles on to discuss his new film “Can We All Get Along? The Segregation of John Muir High School.” But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education headlines about pathetic teacher feedback, a tragic case of bullying, and a new effort to crack down on anti-vaxxer efforts in CA.

Educators love to say “it’s all about the kids,” but are they telling the truth when they say this? Manuel makes the case that this statement is a big lie and that educators really only care about doing things their way. We unpack the “it’s about the students!” trope and examine the extent to which classrooms and districts make space for student voice and input. But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education headlines about teenage pregnancy, teaching consent in the #MeToo era, and making use of those unwanted cafeteria lunches. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above - the web series about education, hosted by real educators!

Is there anything more important in a school than having effective leadership? Without it, teachers can’t thrive in their role, systems erode, and everyone in the building has their talent stifled. So, what does it take to be an effective principal today? We invite two dynamic school principals - Amen Rahh of the University Pathways Public Service Academy and Susana Ansley Gutierrez of the Santee Education Complex - to dive into the principalship. But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education news about that infamous college admissions scandal and the debate about homework. Subscribe now and join us for All of the Above — a new web series about education and hosted by real educators!

Manuel and Jeff recently sat down with the wonderful Vida Starr from KPFK 90.7 Pacifica Radio's Vida Starr for an interview about All of the Above. We get into the vision for the show, how it came to be, and our views on the most interesting topics in public education today.

Schools are more racially segregated today than they have been since the time of the landmark Brown v. Board decision. How did this happen? Jeffrey breaks down the path towards today’s separate and unequal schools and we debate whether or not there’s a way out of this mess. But first, we begin the episode with a review of recent education news about a lack of preparation for California’s new science assessment, a move by an overcrowded state university to boost admission standards, and a troubling rise in homelessness among K-12 students. Subscribe now and join the conversation!