You Go Ask!

Why do schools have recess?

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.

Why do teachers assign homework?

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.

What do you do when students say 6-7?

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.

Why do schools have parent-teacher conferences?

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.

Where do you get your classroom supplies?

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.