The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the Above

The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the Above

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."

Episodes

December 15, 2025 62 mins

Play along with this month's quiz as nationally-recognized educators Dr. Katie McKnight and Dr. Richard Cash (and their alter egos) tackle our rigorous (and occasionally ridiculous) questions. Alex and Paul ask about literacy, grading, student vaping, how not to turn-around low-performing schools, special education, test-taking in hot temperatures, teacher oaths, and more. 

So, laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of ...

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This month Alex and Paul celebrate the release of this, our sixth episode of the Education News Comedy quiz, by looking back at some of our favorite and funniest moments from the first shows. Is it too soon to do a "Best Of" episode? Probably. But why should that stop us?

So, laugh some, learn some and re-live some of the latest – and sometimes not so greatest – public education news stories, as our special guest contestan...

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How are students doing in class -- and should they be outside more? And who's pulling the carpet out from under public schools? In this month's quiz we tackle these and other timely questions along with special guest contestants Utah Teacher of the Year John Arthur, and school counselor and All It Takes founder Lori Woodley-Langendorff.

We’ve got maverick teachers, social emotional learning, sagging science scores, school ...

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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 ...

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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 prin...

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Need an extra serving of laughter to help the latest education news go down a bit easier? In this month's quiz, play alongside special guest contestants Jannelle Kubinec and Kevin Gordon. Both are school finance and policy advocates who’ve played a vital role fighting for more education funding in California and nationally -- and both offer terrific insights into the issues facing public schools.

Laugh some, learn some and grab...

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Play the education news quiz alongside special guest contestants Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa and Dr. Lindsey Jensen -- both State Teachers of the Year (just like Alex!) This month we celebrate graduation season with AI, inquire into recent federal education funding decisions, and contemplate whether the State of Oklahoma has more public schools or pot dispensaries.

So...laugh some, learn some, and grab a nugget or two of knowledge you ...

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Play along each month with special guest contestants from the world of education as we ask lots of questions about the latest school news and answer -- well, some of them. 

If you want to laugh while you learn and learn while you laugh, this is the show for you!  Plus, hear great insights from the guests and come away with a few nuggets of knowledge you can pass off as your own in our world-famous quiz games like Surfing the Headlin...

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