What can Mean Girls teach us about classroom culture, leadership, and the role of teachers in shaping student experiences? In this episode of Teach for the Stars, we break down the iconic high school comedy through an educator’s lens. From the “Plastics” and the Burn Book to Ms. Norbury’s teaching style, we explore how cliques, bullying, and ineffective interventions reflect real challenges in schools today. Using research on bullying prevention, teacher leadership, and school climate, we ask: Who are the effective educators in Mean Girls, and who misses the mark? And most importantly, what can real teachers take away from this Hollywood version of high school?

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