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Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class

This is Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, with Lance Barasch, where learning never stops after the bell rings. In each episode, Lance will conduct an honest, practical chat with an educator who does great things for students inside or outside the classroom. His big questions allow guests to open up with real stories about the realities of technology in modern education. Whether you are a curious parent, a lifelong learner, or just interested in how the next generation is being

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Episode 3: Joe Dan Lovato

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2026/10/05

What does it mean to be a "Renaissance Man" of education while working with kids on indigenous land?In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, host Lance Barasch speaks with Joe Dan Lovato, principal and executive director at San Diego Riverside Charter School in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Joe Dan discusses how he incorporates all members of his community to ensure that his students thrive.Their conversation dives into the important calling of educating kids while

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15:04

Episode 2: Joe Brewer

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2026/09/09

What does it take to ensure that a students' opportunities aren’t limited by their ZIP code?In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, host Lance Barasch speaks with Joe Brewer, principal of Lewistown Junior/Senior High School in rural Illinois. Joe shares how his parents inspired him to pursue education, why he believes teachers are the heartbeat of democracy, and what has kept him committed to serving rural schools for more nearly two decades.Their conversation

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16:21

Episode 1: Heather Gauck

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2026/08/31

In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, Lance sits down with Michigan special education teacher Heather Gauk, whose career of more than three decades has centered on helping students feel safe, capable, and included.Heather shares how thoughtfully chosen assistive technology—and, more recently, AI—can level the playing field and restore joy for students with disabilities. She reflects on what first drew her to special education, why relationship-building and social

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44:51

Where Have All the Students Gone? (Part 3 of 3)

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2026/06/02

In this last episode of the school year, Matthew, Lance and Natalie talk about the growing trends in homeschooling, micro-schooling, and private schooling. Learn more about some of the distinguishing characteristics to these alternative forms of education, why their growing interest has been a recent phenomenon, and what this means for public education as a whole in Texas.Hosted By: Natalie Arias, Matthew Balter and Lance BaraschProduced By: Ace Arias

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38:59

Let's Talk About Vouchers

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2026/04/14

The big storyline in Texas education this spring has been the implementation of the school voucher program statewide. In this week's episode, Matthew, Natalie, and Lance take a look at some of the big storylines that have emerged with the rollout of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, dive into the numbers, and break down what is really behind some of the more attention-grabbing headlines.Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to podcasts. We appreciate your

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49:39

Where Have All the Students Gone? (Part 2 of 3)

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2026/03/03

With a historic decline in student enrollement across Texas' Public Schools, we ask the question - where have all the students gone? In this second episode of a three-part-series, we look at the number one rising alternative to traditional ISD schools: charters. Natalie and Matt talk in depth on the differences between charter and traditional public schools, exploring both the positive sides and the more controversial sides of charter school education in our state.Now Playing on all major platforms

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34:04

Teacher Truths

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2026/02/03

Ever wonder what teachers really think about the inspirational quotes and affirmations shared widely across the profession? You know you can count on the three of us to tell it to you straight!In this episode, the ATE pod crew dissect a few timeless quotes that are meant to represent and remind us of our "why." We offer a fresh round of honest insights into the educator's experience, including the relevance of those adages.Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to

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38:48

What We Teach

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2026/01/06

Somehow we are already at the halfway point of a tumultuous 25/26 school year! Between end of the semester grading and final exams, teachers certainly have a lot of administrative work to do. But it's also an opportunity to reflect on all the great learning happening in our classrooms year-round.On this month's episode, Lance, Natalie, and Matthew look back at some of the more memorable lessons they have had the privilege to teach this semester, as well as share the joy they find in their individual

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34:31

Where Have All the Students Gone? (Part 1 of 3)

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2025/12/02

Big changes are happening in public schools, lately! Declining enrollment is a concerning trend across Texas, even in some of the larger districts in the state.In today's episode, we scratch the surface and explore what is happening and why. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 in future episodes!Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to podcasts. We appreciate your ratings and reviews!Join the Conversation! Connect with us on Instagram and send us a DM with your thoughts

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38:16

It Takes a Village

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2025/11/04

Today's episode explores some nuanced examples of how policy translates to implementation in schools across the state, and what stakeholders can do to advocate for what makes sense.Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to podcasts. We appreciate your ratings and reviews!Join the Conversation! Connect with us on Instagram and send us a DM with your thoughts or questions on any and All Things Education. Your submission may be featured on a future episode!Hosted By:

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41:48

What Legislation is Impacting Students?

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2025/10/07

This has been quite an active year in Austin, between the regular and special legislative sessions. Lawmakers have been busy, and the world of education is no exception. But which laws are actually creating a tangible impact on Texas classrooms, and more importantly, what are our students and families actually talking about? On this month's episode, Lance, Natalie, and Matthew cut through the noise of the huge glut of bills that have recently gone into implementation mode. We try to answer the

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42:50

Why is School Boring

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2025/09/02

Since the pandemic, adolescent boredom has been on a steady and concerning rise. Many studies point to excessive screen time as being a major contributing factor to this rise in boredom. But it's no different in the classroom; kids in school are...well...bored. And more so now than in years passed. From favorite TV shows to movies, music to literature, all too often the American classroom is portrayed as place where boredom thrives. Is school boring? And if so, why?For today's episode we're joined

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43:20

Pathways Into Teaching

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2025/08/05

Teacher preparation in Texas has, for a long time, entailed a semester in a classroom marked mostly by observation and with little hands-on practice. That's all evolving thanks to big changes in policy, funding and regulation around educator preparation programs!For today's episode, we're joined by Geoff Carlisle and Patrick Steck from Deans For Impact. They share key insights on the future of teacher apprenticeships and the potential impact of this shift for education stakeholders in Texas and

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41:22

What Does it Mean to Hold Schools Accountable?

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2025/07/01

The 89th Texas Legislature has adjourned, and there was a lot of exciting action around public education this time around! In today's episode we debrief major legislation that passed, and examine other legislation that was highly-anticipated but failed to make it across the finish line. Tune in for our take on what matters most as the conversation continues around state assessments and the accountability system that is so closely tied to them.Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share

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48:10

Teaching to the Future: Exploring AI in Schools

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2025/06/03

Are we preparing our students for the future, and what does that even mean in 2025? As we ride the latest wave of big tech advancement, what do we do about AI in schools?These are the million-dollar questions we're exploring in today's episode, with varied opinions and perspectives among the ATE pod team. Now Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to podcasts. We appreciate your ratings and reviews!Join the Conversation! Connect with us on Instagram and send us a DM

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33:11

Celebrating Advocacy and Our BirthAversary!

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2025/05/06

Is it a birthday or an anniversary? We're going with 'BirthAversary' to commemorate our first, full year of the All Things Education podcast!Join us for this special episode celebrating the experience and impact of education advocacy... and not just ours! Today's pod features Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellows Mollie, Christian, April and Andrea sharing their real-time experience advocating at the State Capitol during the full-swing of the 89th legislative session.A special thank you to Texas State

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36:52

We Still Need Public Schools

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2025/04/01

Well, now what? Vouchers are likely to pass during the current legislative session, which will divert public money away from public schools. Meanwhile, severely overdue increases to the state's student allotment remain to be satisfied. Public schools have long served as bedrocks of their communities; Don't they deserve to be adequately funded?In today's episode, we examine some of the ways that public education, as an institution, is being challenged like never before. Listen to hear our take on the

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38:32

To Ban or Not to Ban: Cell Phones

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2025/03/04

HOT TOPIC ALERT! Cell phones have become a major issue in schools; So much so that the conversation has made it all the way to the state capitol and legislation has been proposed around it.Join us today as we discuss the various ways that schools and the state of Texas are responding to the challenges that cell phones present in the modern classroom dynamic.Resources:Texas Monthly article on what we can expect to hear about cell phones during session.Austin American-Statesman article on cell phone

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29:13

A Bill to be Entitled an Act

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2025/02/04

And, they're off! The 89th Texas Legislature has convened, and it's sure to be a busy one with public education matters at the forefront.In today's episode, we take a look at a few less-publicized bills that have been introduced, and we discuss our thoughts on each from the practitioner perspective.Read the full bill text for: SB 52, HB 1425, and SB 218Track the Texas Legislature OnlineNow Playing on all major platforms! Follow and Share wherever you listen to podcasts. We appreciate your ratings

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37:27

Trans Kids Need Our Support

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2025/01/07

What is being taught in classrooms and how are we supporting our students? With only soundbites and sensational headlines to go by, these are fair questions coming from those outside of education - and we have answers!Join us for today's episode where we provide first-hand accounts of what is (and isn't) happening in public schools across the state. Now Playing on all major platforms! Subscribe and Share wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Instagram and send us a 60-90 second voice note via

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