Ali and Jason talk about the benefits of recess—not just for students, but for teachers too. Then, they draft recess equipment and activities to build the ultimate recess yard for students.

This week’s question comes from Cameron in San Francisco, California.

It was bound to come—the homework question. There’s no avoiding it. Ali and Jason talk about their feelings on homework, what it looks like in their classrooms, and whether there are actually benefits to sending work home.

This week’s question comes from Noah in Daly City, California.

Ali and Jason talk about teaching while students chant “6-7” and the latest escalation in their prank war, including Ali filling Jason’s room with 67 balloons on the 67th day of school.

This week’s question comes from Jalen in San Bruno, California.

Ali and Jason, fresh off parent-teacher conferences, dig into why schools hold them in the first place. They talk about the benefits for students and families—and finish with a conference-themed Mad Libs game.

This week’s question comes from Aiden in San Francisco, California.

Ali and Jason dig into where classroom supplies really come from, who pays for them, and what teachers do when resources are tight. They also reveal their top three classroom items — including whether foam dice might actually be the greatest supply ever.

This week’s question comes from Miles in Brockport, New York.

Ali and Jason explore a big question: Teaching your own child—great idea or major headache? They’re weighing the pros and cons so you don’t have to.

This week’s question comes from Jonathan in San Francisco, California.

Ali and Jason are a little puzzled by the water cycle, so they call in their friend Mr. Julio to help explain how rain ends up in clouds. Get ready for some big science words: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation!

This week’s question comes from Cam in Rochester, New York.

Ali and Jason break down what it takes to plan a field trip—the fun, the work, and keeping everyone safe. Ali would stay local, Jason would visit Recology, but they still dream of Antarctica or the Galápagos.

This week’s question comes from Violet in San Francisco, California.

When the classroom lights go out, what do teachers do for fun? Ali and Jason share what keeps them busy outside of school—baking, hiking, family time, and a few pickup games. Then it’s time for Two Truths and a Lie to test how well they really know each other.

This week’s question comes from Kaiya in Sacramento, California.

Ali and Jason imagine alternate lives—would you guess Ali as a photographer and Jason as a circus clown? One of those is true. Find out which, and hear what other teachers at their school might have been instead.

This week’s question comes from Brianna in Wilmington, California.