Class Dismissed

The Teacher Side Hustle Is Growing. With 71% of public school teachers reportedly working at least one additional job, educators are taking on everything from tutoring to restaurant shifts just to keep up with rising everyday expenses.

Why Are Freshmen Leaving College After Two Weeks? Just two weeks into college, some Gen Z freshmen are already calling it quits—raising questions about homesickness, resilience, and whether students are giving up on campus life too quickly.

Should Parents Be Paid To Stay Home With Kids? This week on Class Dismissed, the panel weighs a proposed federal program that would pay some married parents to stay home with their children, debating whether it strengthens families or simply creates another costly government subsidy.

Is College Still Worth It? This week on Class Dismissed, the panel debates whether college is still worth the cost in 2026, weighing rising tuition and declining trust in degrees against the benefits of credentials, hands-on experience, trades, and alternative career paths.

The Class Dismissed panel reacts to Arizona State University’s new college major for aspiring influencers, questioning whether students really need a degree to learn content creation, social media marketing, and how to grow an online following.

Can School Drones Stop Intruders? The Class Dismissed crew weighs the promise and potential dangers of schools deploying pepper-spraying drones designed to stop active shooters before police arrive.

Are College Students Too Fragile For Grades? The University of Michigan plans to replace first-semester letter grades with pass/no-credit for some freshmen beginning in 2027, sparking debate over whether the policy will ease student mental-health pressures—or simply remove accountability and motivation when students may need it most.

Criminal Charges Over School Dodgeball?! A 13-year-old faces a criminal charge after a school dodgeball incident leaves his ex-girlfriend bruised, sparking a debate over whether this was innocent gym-class fun or something more serious.

Scripture Is Returning To The Classroom. The Class Dismissed panel reacts to Texas approving Bible passages for public school classrooms and debates why Scripture remains both educationally valuable and culturally controversial.

Are Robots Replacing Teachers In The Classroom? The Class Dismissed panel reacts to a New York school’s controversial AI robot and asks whether machines belong in the classroom—or threaten the human connection students need most.