The Barton Fam goes on location at Malachi’s school—Oak Park Independent School (OPIS)—to take you behind the scenes of education in the entertainment industry!

From balancing schoolwork with production demands to meeting state requirements while chasing big dreams, we’re breaking down how it all works.Our expert guest is Kate Thompson, Malachi’s "teacher to the stars" (and basically his 2nd mom!) who’s been guiding his education since 7th grade.

Things get emotional as Malachi opens up about his recent high school graduation, the on-set teachers who have shaped him, and what it means to close this chapter. Tears flow as Felicia talks about the journey of our “star" pupil! 😭

Whether you're a fellow industry family or just curious how student-actors do it all—this episode is for you.

🎓 Hit play to learn, laugh, and maybe cry a little with us.Timestamps:01:06 - Malachi's graduation and a special introduction...02:53 - Kate Thompson's OPIS journey07:03 - OPIS & Kate...Disney legends!!07:41 - School at Stuck in the Middle10:25 - Educating Actors12:22 - Balancing education and acting16:11 - Malachi's favorite set teachers16:48 - MOMager in education17:50 - The value of a teacher who gets you20:10 - Malachi's favorite books!22:56 - Kate's "star students"30:05 - Malachi's POP QUIZ!!!33:28 - Guiness World Record holder35:18 - Professor Barton...back to the quiz!

37:57 - Work permits

41:54 - So you want a real education!?

49:10 - Kate surpises the Barton Fam!

53:06 - Big thanks to OPIS

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