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.”
Play this month’s quiz alongside high school senior and student advocate Luisa Sanchez and former big city superintendent Richard Carranza. Both are inspiring leaders and change makers who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo to improve educational systems. Even so, can any of that prepare them for the types of questions Alex and Paul toss their way about the latest and not-so-greatest education news? Listen and find out.
This month’s quiz covers topics ranging from presidential physical fitness, parents’ attitudes about life after high school, support for English learners, what’s going on with kindergarteners, whether more students participate in band or football, teachers who marry other teachers – and more.
Laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of wisdom that you can pass off as your own in our world-famous quiz games. Plus, Richard and Luisa offer terrific insights based on their experiences.
And of course, we're the only education news comedy quiz with our own in-show band: Give it up for Tommy Dunbar and the Formative Assessments!
“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!”
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Luisa Sanchez is a senior at Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky. She serves as board president of the Kentucky Student Voice Team, a statewide organization that empowers students to use their voices to build up an educational system that values and serves them. She is also a journalist and part of her school's academic team and arts academy. Luisa is one of 12 courageous plaintiffs in a lawsuit students in her state have filed to improve opportunities for all students.
Richard Carranza is an acclaimed educator who has served in virtually every role, including as Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, the largest school system in the nation. He also served as Superintendent of the Houston Independent and San Francisco Unified school districts. Richard began his career as a high school bilingual social studies and music teacher, and then as a principal in Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his career, he has championed numerous initiatives to empower students, educators, and parents. He currently serves as the chief of strategy and global Development at IXL.
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 of the Nerds, Bachelor Party, Sex Education, Lizzie McGuire.
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