EPISODE 210: What Hollywood Gets Right (and wrong) About Schools
December 11, 2024
Overview:
In this episode, we feature our annual compilation of interviews conducted at the EDSpaces conference in Houston. This year, with a twist of breaking down the best tv show and movies related to education! Our guests were asked two key questions:
- What is your favorite school related tv show or movie?
- What is unrealistic about that movie or tv show?
The guest list includes 3 people from Pennsylvania, 2 from Utah, 5 from Texas, 5 from Missouri, 2 from Montana, 3 from Arizona, 2 from Wisconsin, 3 from California, 2 from Florida, 1 from the states of Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, New York, Connecticut, Minnesota and Rhode Island.
Here are the tallies for each of the movies mentioned:
School of Rock – 6
Abbott Elementary – 4
Remember the Titans – 2
Grease – 2
The Sound of Music – 1
Dead Poets Society – 1
Home Alone – 1
Annie – 1
Welcome Back, Kotter – 1
Dangerous Minds – 1
Summer School – 1
Top Gun – 1
Stand and Deliver – 1
To Sir, With Love – 1
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 1
Fast Times at Ridgemont High – 1
Most Likely to Suceed – 1
Gilmore Girls – 1
Glee – 1
The Long Game – 1
A Christmas Story – 1
Billy Madison – 1
The OC – 1
The Breakfast Club – 1
I Love Lucy – 1
Friday Lights – 1
Yesterday – 1
Old School – 1
Boston Public – 1
Freedom Writers – 1
Ted Lasso – 1
Back to School – 1
Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/rJqYZZ7YhFcThe Host:
The Better Learning Podcast combines education and entertainment in a fresh, engaging format where guests share their favorite school-related movies. Host Kevin Stoller leads dynamic conversations, exploring memorable scenes, iconic characters, and timeless lessons through award-style categories like “The John Keating Award” for standout teachers and “Realistic or Ridiculous?” to dissect school life portrayals.
With humor, analysis, and reflection, each episode celebrates the fun, flaws, and impact of these films while sparking nostalgia and insights. Whether you’re an educator, student, or movie buff, join us to relive the movies that shaped how we see school life, and share your favorites.
Kevin Stoller:
Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.
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Who made this episode possible?
Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) – https://www.a4le.org/
Education Leaders’ Organization – https://www.ed-leaders.org/
Second Class Foundation – https://secondclassfoundation.org/
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Do you have a favorite school-related movie that left a lasting impact? Join us as a guest on the Better Learning Podcast, where we dive into iconic films, break down memorable moments, and hand out fun awards—all while connecting them to real-world education.
From standout teachers to unforgettable one-liners, we’ll explore how these movies reflect (or totally exaggerate!) school life. Plus, you’ll get to share your own insights and experiences in education.
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With humor, analysis, and reflection, each episode celebrates the fun, flaws, and impact of these films while sparking nostalgia and insights. Whether you’re an educator, student, or movie buff, join us to relive the movies that shaped how we see school life, and share your favorites.