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In the second installment of "The Politics of Ed. Policy" series, Aaron discusses the importance of the Special Olympics with special education teacher, Jessika Fontaine, and the guys are joined by middle school principal, Ryan Smith, to break down proposed revisions to the teacher evaluation system.

The guys consider the impact that extracurricular involvement can have on students and teachers/sponsors/advisers alike with special guest and admitted fan of the pod, Señor Craig Bohon.

With the help of a number of Freedom Area High School student journalists, the guys tackle the topic of fake news and the importance of media literacy in today's society in this special Scholastic Journalism Week bonus pod. #RealNews #SJW2019

Is there a one-size-fits-all solution to school reform? In this episode, Aaron, Nate, and Brad consider the value of stakeholder input along the path for change, and they sit down with Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education, Misty Slavic, to discuss her dissertation and focus group initiative.

The guys consider the difference between teaching and coaching and what they've gleaned from their experience in both arenas. Featuring Chris Coennen and the long-anticipated visit from "Uncle" Jeff Griffith.

The guys prepare for Thanksgiving break and take some time to reflect on the many things for which to be thankful in the world of public education.

Education policy affects students, teachers, administators, and communities alike. So, who drafts these policies, and how do the folks in the system believe the process should function? That's what Aaron, Nate, and Brad break down in this special election episode, with special guests Tom Hickey and Mr. Bill Deal.

The guys kick off Season 2 by tackling one of the most condescending stereotypes in education with the help of guests Dave Badamo and Kristen Milanovich.

Nate, Brad, and Aaron take a break from the issues and share their stories of how they each wound up in the world of education.

On this bonus pod, Aaron and Nate deliver the keynote speech at the Freedom Area High School 2018 Commencement ceremony and seek to answer one of life's toughest questions: "What's the point?!" Brad hosts this special episode and offers his take on the speech and the speech's essential question. Recorded live at Freedom Area High School, June 1, 2018. Special thanks and shout out to Mr. Keith Kovalic for making this pod possible.