Some of the Above — the Education News Comedy Quiz Podcast
Some of the Above -- the Education News Comedy Quiz Podcast
Podcast Description
Play along with guest contestants from different parts of the education world as we ask lots of important questions about education and school news and answer, well, some of them. If you care about education and are looking for a mix of comedy and news/policy to help make sense of these times, this is the podcast for you!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes related to education, including current events in education policy, federal funding decisions, and humorous takes on educational trends. Specific episode examples include discussions on AI in education and comparisons of the number of public schools versus pot dispensaries in Oklahoma, all while infusing humor to engage listeners.
Play alongside each month’s special guests as we ask questions about the ever-changing world of public education. Laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of knowledge you can pass off as your own….
“If you are an educator looking for laughs, a sense of “I feel so seen” via comedy and real talk on news/policy, THIS is the podcast for you!”
“I laughed a lot as I learned — this is a fun way to catch up on significant education news — and the insights from the guests are first-rate.”
This month we’re all being sent to the principal’s office! Play alongside educator-leaders Dr. Holly Blair and Jose Luis Navarro as we ask questions about the latest and not-so-greatest education news.
Laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of wisdom you can pass off as your own in our world-famous quiz games like Surfing the Education Headlines, and Education Data Points of the Month. Plus, test how many famous school principals you know from TV and movies in a special bonus game.
Quiz topics range from “Everyone is welcome here” banners, education funding freezes, and the Ten Commandments in schools, to college admissions, school board elections, and touchless salad bars in school cafeteria. Holly and Jose also offer terrific insights into the world of educational leadership. Listen closely – or Holly may sit you down in her office rocking chair and give you “the look.”
“If you’re an educator looking for some laughs, a sense of ‘I feel so seen’ via comedy and real talk on news and policy, THIS is the podcast for you!”
“I laughed a lot as I learned – this is a fun way to catch up on significant education news – and the insights from the guests are first-rate.”
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Dr. Holly Blair is an educator, speaker, college professor and more. Currently, she serves as Executive Director of the Maine Principals Association, where she influences educational leadership on a statewide scale. She has served as an elementary and middle school-level teacher and principal, including meeting the unique challenges of being a teaching principal in some of Maine’s most remote and under-resourced schools. She’s also the author of You Are Number One – The Science and Reasons Behind Why We Remember Some of Our Teachers, Forever.
Jose Luis Navarro served for over 25 years in the Los Angeles education system in a variety of positions, including spearheading innovative initiatives to help turn around low-performing schools. He is National Board Certified and was honored as a California Teacher of the Year and Los Angeles Times Latino Educator of the Year. In 2011, he became the founding principal of the Social Justice Humanitas Academy, which earned several prestigious awards, including the National Community School Award and the Teacher Powered Schools National Award for Academic Excellence. He’s also a UC Distinguished Teacher and an adjunct professor at CSU Dominguez Hills, and he serves as a speaker and coach. More information at https://www.jlnavarro.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS
Alex Kajitani is a California Teacher of the Year and author of several books for educators, including Owning It, and You're A Teacher Now. He is an inspiring and engaging speaker, the Rappin' Mathematician, coach, and creator of programs for students and teachers, including Multiplication Nation, Math Success Camp, and the ”New Teacher Success” video series.
Paul Richman is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist who…Wait, hold on — that's someone else. Actually, Paul is an all-purpose education policy guy who has served as a leader for several statewide education associations, coalitions and policy initiatives. He also produced the ”Adventures in Ed Funding” and ”Budgeting for Educational Equity” podcasts, and currently serves as an executive producer of the Inside California Education statewide TV series.
ABOUT OUR MUSIC
Tommy Dunbar is a musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the founder and lead guitarist of the power pop band The Rubinoos. His music can be heard in many films and TV shows, including Revenge
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