1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:03,253 [ Indistinct shouting ] 2 00:00:03,253 --> 00:00:06,632 ♪ 3 00:00:06,632 --> 00:00:08,884 [ Crowd cheers ] 4 00:00:08,884 --> 00:00:10,344 Barbara, where were you? You're supposed to be guarding him! 5 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:13,055 Play the game, man. Play the game! 6 00:00:14,723 --> 00:00:16,475 Tariq: Ber-ber-ber-ber-ber! 7 00:00:16,475 --> 00:00:18,644 Welcome to the first teachers vs. students 8 00:00:18,644 --> 00:00:20,062 B-ball game fundraiser. 9 00:00:20,062 --> 00:00:22,814 Ha ha! As president of the PTA, I put this on. 10 00:00:22,814 --> 00:00:24,983 I charge $5 a head, 11 00:00:24,983 --> 00:00:27,861 but after the DJ fees and gym rental, 12 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:30,280 we're gonna be down about $700. 13 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:32,157 Alright, y'all. Focus now. Come on. 14 00:00:32,157 --> 00:00:33,367 Uh... Cut! 15 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:35,452 I cut. Here! 16 00:00:35,452 --> 00:00:36,578 Oh, he said, "Cut!" 17 00:00:36,578 --> 00:00:38,789 [ Laughter ] 18 00:00:38,789 --> 00:00:39,998 Shoot it, Barb! 19 00:00:39,998 --> 00:00:41,542 You shoot it! 20 00:00:41,542 --> 00:00:43,585 Oh! Come on! Should've shot it! 21 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:46,004 [ Crowd cheering ] 22 00:00:46,004 --> 00:00:47,631 Melissa: No! Don't-- You can't! 23 00:00:47,631 --> 00:00:49,007 Foul! Technical foul! 24 00:00:49,007 --> 00:00:50,133 [ Indistinct arguing ] 25 00:00:50,133 --> 00:00:51,551 Give it to me, then. Arguing... 26 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:52,678 Gimme another one! Gimme another one! 27 00:00:52,678 --> 00:00:55,430 Shoot it, Barb. Shoot it. Shoot it! 28 00:00:55,430 --> 00:00:57,015 [ Crowd cheers ] 29 00:00:57,015 --> 00:01:00,352 ♪ 30 00:01:00,352 --> 00:01:02,437 [ Whistle blows ] Stay down! 31 00:01:02,437 --> 00:01:03,772 ♪ 32 00:01:03,772 --> 00:01:05,774 Ava. Ooh! 33 00:01:07,234 --> 00:01:08,277 Unh! 34 00:01:09,403 --> 00:01:10,445 Unh! 35 00:01:10,445 --> 00:01:11,488 Ohh! 36 00:01:12,572 --> 00:01:13,907 Unh! 37 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,784 ♪ 38 00:01:15,784 --> 00:01:17,869 [ Ava grunting ] 39 00:01:17,869 --> 00:01:19,454 Barbara: Give me the ball. 40 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,373 Three, four, five. 41 00:01:21,373 --> 00:01:23,292 And shoot! 42 00:01:23,292 --> 00:01:24,334 [ Crowd cheers ] 43 00:01:24,334 --> 00:01:26,003 Yes! 44 00:01:26,003 --> 00:01:28,171 I'm carrying this team! 45 00:01:28,171 --> 00:01:30,007 Yes! Yes! 46 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:32,092 The wrong basket. 47 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:34,052 Man: Whoa! Ohh! 48 00:01:34,052 --> 00:01:35,846 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 49 00:01:35,846 --> 00:01:44,104 ♪ 50 00:01:47,983 --> 00:01:50,902 Gregory! I'm bummed we're missing your panel. Oh. 51 00:01:50,902 --> 00:01:53,071 Remember-- the best response 52 00:01:53,071 --> 00:01:55,615 is the one given with a smile. 53 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:58,452 Noted. Thank you. But I'd rather be doing CPR training 54 00:01:58,452 --> 00:01:59,453 at the district with you all. 55 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:01,496 What?! You're gonna be on a panel 56 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:03,498 about the future of education! 57 00:02:03,498 --> 00:02:05,208 You're about to have the time of your life. 58 00:02:05,208 --> 00:02:07,169 Eh, it's not exactly my idea of fun. 59 00:02:07,169 --> 00:02:08,503 Yeah, well, your idea of fun 60 00:02:08,503 --> 00:02:11,465 is, like, collecting rare teaspoons. 61 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:13,091 I guess it'll be cool talking with other educators. 62 00:02:13,091 --> 00:02:14,426 Maybe I'll learn something, 63 00:02:14,426 --> 00:02:17,346 but other than that, it's an easy, low-key night. 64 00:02:17,346 --> 00:02:19,514 Barbara: Well, well, well! Jacob: Ooh! 65 00:02:19,514 --> 00:02:20,807 Are you sure the two of you 66 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,017 are going to the same event? 67 00:02:22,017 --> 00:02:24,019 Yes, Barb. [ Chuckles ] 68 00:02:24,019 --> 00:02:25,354 Why don't you look better? 69 00:02:25,354 --> 00:02:27,689 Because this is a modest panel of educators 70 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:30,025 speaking mostly to fellow educators on a Tuesday. 71 00:02:30,025 --> 00:02:31,193 I'm dressed appropriately! 72 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:32,486 Melissa: Maybe for a Monday. 73 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:34,196 What is up with you today? 74 00:02:34,196 --> 00:02:35,364 I dunno. 75 00:02:35,364 --> 00:02:37,491 This is the Thunderdome. Okay? 76 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:40,327 My sorority sister/rival, Crystal, is gonna be there. 77 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:42,120 We hate each other, but admitting that means defeat, 78 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:44,206 so, Gregory, we have to win this panel. 79 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:47,542 Manny: Hey. Hey. 80 00:02:47,542 --> 00:02:48,960 How are we feeling about tonight? 81 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,463 Definitely not diarrheal, I'll tell you that much. 82 00:02:53,382 --> 00:02:55,884 So, the superintendent makes his final decision tonight 83 00:02:55,884 --> 00:02:57,719 on whether or not my librarian program 84 00:02:57,719 --> 00:03:00,055 is gonna be instituted district-wide. 85 00:03:00,055 --> 00:03:01,807 I also have CPR training in a bit 86 00:03:01,807 --> 00:03:04,684 with my Abbott friends who I haven't seen in a while. 87 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:08,980 Good news is CPR class-- best place to stress faint. 88 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:10,273 It's kind of a big night. 89 00:03:10,273 --> 00:03:12,234 You sure you're good to take a class? 90 00:03:12,234 --> 00:03:14,903 Yeah. I can't reschedule it again. 91 00:03:14,903 --> 00:03:16,738 My certification lapses next week, 92 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:19,157 so if I don't do it tonight, I can't teach anymore. 93 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:20,534 [ Chuckles ] 94 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:21,410 Oh. 95 00:03:23,203 --> 00:03:25,038 Captain Robinson: Alright, everyone! Settle in! 96 00:03:26,665 --> 00:03:28,667 - Jacob? - Avi. Hi! 97 00:03:28,667 --> 00:03:30,585 Nice to see you again. 98 00:03:30,585 --> 00:03:32,921 Aah! I feel like I haven't seen you in forever! 99 00:03:32,921 --> 00:03:35,382 I know, right? Well, let's get a drink later and catch up. 100 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:36,800 Okay. Captain Robinson: Ahem! 101 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,927 Who knows the three C's of CPR? 102 00:03:40,387 --> 00:03:41,763 How about you, miss? 103 00:03:41,763 --> 00:03:44,808 Ha! Why don't you ask someone else, Captain Rob? 104 00:03:44,808 --> 00:03:46,059 Man: I can show you! 105 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:47,686 Yes. 106 00:03:47,686 --> 00:03:50,647 Ooh! Melissa. 107 00:03:50,647 --> 00:03:53,733 I think that man wants to socialize with you. 108 00:03:53,733 --> 00:03:55,235 I would hope so. 109 00:03:55,235 --> 00:03:57,612 He ate the last of my cereal this morning. 110 00:03:57,612 --> 00:03:59,990 What? He was at your house? 111 00:03:59,990 --> 00:04:01,616 Girl, was there a fire? 112 00:04:01,616 --> 00:04:03,076 Eh... 113 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:04,870 You are dating this man? 114 00:04:04,870 --> 00:04:06,746 No, we're not dating. They're hooking up. 115 00:04:06,746 --> 00:04:07,998 [ Janine gasps ] Jacob! 116 00:04:07,998 --> 00:04:09,499 Now I missed the second "C." 117 00:04:09,499 --> 00:04:11,877 How did I not know about this? Or me?! 118 00:04:11,877 --> 00:04:13,295 Because there's nothing to know. 119 00:04:13,295 --> 00:04:15,088 Except maybe the walls at my place 120 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:16,715 are thinner than I thought, Jacob. 121 00:04:16,715 --> 00:04:18,049 Wh-- [ Knocking on glass ] 122 00:04:19,050 --> 00:04:21,303 Um, uh, you know what? I-I'll be right back. 123 00:04:21,303 --> 00:04:22,679 Nobody say anything important while I'm gone. 124 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:24,723 We will not be pausing the course! 125 00:04:24,723 --> 00:04:27,392 Hey. Please tell me you pulled me out in a panic 126 00:04:27,392 --> 00:04:29,352 as a fun prank-- 'cause you got me. Ha! 127 00:04:29,352 --> 00:04:31,605 Uh, no. We have a big problem. 128 00:04:31,605 --> 00:04:33,315 Captain Robinson: ...people, we think that way about... 129 00:04:33,315 --> 00:04:34,983 [ Indistinct conversations ] 130 00:04:34,983 --> 00:04:35,942 What are you doing? 131 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:37,277 Sizing up the opps. 132 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:38,445 The opps? 133 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:40,947 There she is. Darth Hater herself. 134 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:42,407 Who? Crystal. 135 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:44,367 My trifling sorority sister and nemesis. 136 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:45,952 If her bird-ass ain't competing with me, 137 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,871 her raggedy-ass is copying me. 138 00:04:47,871 --> 00:04:50,582 Her crusty self even copied me on becoming a principal. 139 00:04:50,582 --> 00:04:52,876 Or her dusty self became one first just to spite me. 140 00:04:52,876 --> 00:04:54,377 Crystal! [ Chuckles ] 141 00:04:54,377 --> 00:04:56,087 Oh! 142 00:04:56,087 --> 00:04:57,506 Soror! 143 00:04:57,506 --> 00:04:59,716 Oh! Mwah! Ooh! 144 00:04:59,716 --> 00:05:01,468 Don't mind him. He's just documenting 145 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:03,720 since it's my fourth time here. 146 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:06,306 I'm so glad you were finally invited! 147 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:08,475 And you brought your educator of the year. 148 00:05:08,475 --> 00:05:10,685 You know Richard won that two years ago? 149 00:05:10,685 --> 00:05:12,354 Richard. 150 00:05:12,354 --> 00:05:14,022 Richard Tyler Williams. Hi. 151 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:15,941 Richard Tyler Williams. 152 00:05:15,941 --> 00:05:19,236 Richard Tyler Williams. On all platforms. 153 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:22,447 Ava Coleman, esteemed principal of Abbott Elementary. 154 00:05:22,447 --> 00:05:23,990 To my left, Gregory Eddie-- 155 00:05:23,990 --> 00:05:26,576 Gregory Eddie. Last year's educator of the year! 156 00:05:26,576 --> 00:05:28,370 Congrats! Ah. Thank you. It was, uh-- 157 00:05:28,370 --> 00:05:29,871 You just started teaching full-time 158 00:05:29,871 --> 00:05:31,498 when you got that, right? 159 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:33,500 Yeah. Interesting. [ Giggles ] 160 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:35,627 Tariq: Oh [bleep] 161 00:05:35,627 --> 00:05:37,003 What's good, Abbott family? 162 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:40,549 Oh. Tariq's here. Hey. Why? 163 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:43,760 Uh, I'm moderating the panel. Yeah. I'm president of the PTA. 164 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:44,970 Questions about to be real off center. 165 00:05:44,970 --> 00:05:47,097 Real head-scratchers. 166 00:05:47,097 --> 00:05:48,557 Sorry. Let me get this straight. 167 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:51,935 Passyunk University is pulling out of the librarian program 168 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:54,729 because it doesn't meet their standards for academic credits? 169 00:05:54,729 --> 00:05:56,189 Some random chancellor swooped in, 170 00:05:56,189 --> 00:05:57,691 blew the whole thing up last minute. 171 00:05:57,691 --> 00:05:59,818 Oh, my God. Look. It's a setback. 172 00:05:59,818 --> 00:06:02,112 Maybe you can go to the other universities in the area. 173 00:06:02,112 --> 00:06:03,572 They all needed money to participate. 174 00:06:03,572 --> 00:06:05,156 Passyunk was the only one to say yes! 175 00:06:06,575 --> 00:06:07,450 Um... 176 00:06:09,995 --> 00:06:12,080 We have to ask the district for money. 177 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:16,334 That's... a wild sentence! Whoo-hoo! 178 00:06:16,334 --> 00:06:18,753 Have Superintendent Reynolds in my office within the hour. 179 00:06:21,339 --> 00:06:22,382 I got carried away. 180 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:24,009 I can go to him. Whatever works. 181 00:06:24,009 --> 00:06:25,468 Okay. Okay. 182 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:27,262 Alright. Let's get this show on the road. 183 00:06:27,262 --> 00:06:30,181 Uh, panelists, what's the single most important thing 184 00:06:30,181 --> 00:06:33,184 about being a leader? 185 00:06:33,184 --> 00:06:35,729 Well, what I've learned from my experience-- I'd have to say the most important thing 186 00:06:35,729 --> 00:06:37,647 about being a leader is... 187 00:06:37,647 --> 00:06:41,192 showing up, looking good, and being on. 188 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:50,702 Well, I was going to say that being a leader 189 00:06:50,702 --> 00:06:52,912 means asking yourself, 190 00:06:52,912 --> 00:06:54,706 "Would I follow me?" 191 00:06:54,706 --> 00:06:55,832 Woman: Yes! 192 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:57,042 [ Cheers and applause ] 193 00:06:57,042 --> 00:06:58,001 Man: That's a bar! 194 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:04,382 The applause is letting me know that that's interesting. 195 00:07:04,382 --> 00:07:06,009 Hello? I don't-- I don't think this is on. 196 00:07:06,009 --> 00:07:07,886 Woman: It is! 197 00:07:07,886 --> 00:07:09,137 Avi, hit 'em with it! 198 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:10,847 Compressions for circulation. 199 00:07:10,847 --> 00:07:12,766 Check the airway. Administer breath. 200 00:07:12,766 --> 00:07:14,434 And that's cap! Alright. 201 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:16,186 Partner one, take five! Partner two, you're up! 202 00:07:19,939 --> 00:07:21,983 Are you seriously mad? 203 00:07:21,983 --> 00:07:23,485 I don't know why you wouldn't trust me enough 204 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:24,861 to tell me who's courting you. 205 00:07:24,861 --> 00:07:26,905 Nobody is courting me. 206 00:07:26,905 --> 00:07:29,157 This ain't "Bridgerton." It's casual. 207 00:07:29,157 --> 00:07:30,825 Casual what? Casual friends? 208 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:32,869 Casual pickpockets? Casual ghosts? 209 00:07:32,869 --> 00:07:34,371 Casual what?! 210 00:07:34,371 --> 00:07:35,580 It's modern day, Barb. 211 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:37,540 It doesn't have to be... casual anything. 212 00:07:37,540 --> 00:07:39,042 There's no reason to label it. 213 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:40,960 But if I were gonna label it, 214 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:42,712 I would say it's just sex. 215 00:07:42,712 --> 00:07:44,255 Hm... 216 00:07:44,255 --> 00:07:48,885 We can only do what we can do. 217 00:07:48,885 --> 00:07:50,887 [ Applause ] 218 00:07:54,391 --> 00:07:57,185 Okay, then. Well, uh, uh, Greg, same "Q." 219 00:07:57,185 --> 00:08:00,689 Do students need to take tests? Yes. 220 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:04,192 Tests are the barometer for what information has been retained. 221 00:08:04,192 --> 00:08:05,819 [ Woman clears throat ] 222 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:09,322 Uh, I'd like to "minus one" Gregory's answer. 223 00:08:09,322 --> 00:08:11,533 Uh, yeah. I'm-- I'm gonna have to 224 00:08:11,533 --> 00:08:13,493 times two that "minus one." 225 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:16,246 Because although tests are important, 226 00:08:16,246 --> 00:08:19,040 at the end of the day, the children are our future. 227 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:21,918 [ Cheers and applause ] 228 00:08:21,918 --> 00:08:23,628 Tariq: Alright. Well, uh, that's gonna bring 229 00:08:23,628 --> 00:08:26,047 Abbott's score to a negative-2 230 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,424 at the bottom of the first, y'all. 231 00:08:27,424 --> 00:08:30,677 Educator of the year, folks. Ugh... 232 00:08:30,677 --> 00:08:32,887 [ Laughter ] [ Richard giggles ] 233 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:37,475 We are not just losing. We are getting smoked. 234 00:08:37,475 --> 00:08:38,768 You cannot lose a panel. 235 00:08:38,768 --> 00:08:40,061 This is like every other panel that's ever existed. 236 00:08:40,061 --> 00:08:41,563 It's non-competitive. 237 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:42,856 You are getting our asses kicked out there! 238 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:44,774 I am being asked questions, and I'm answering them 239 00:08:44,774 --> 00:08:46,359 clearly and concisely. 240 00:08:46,359 --> 00:08:47,694 Okay? Everyone else is just grandstanding. 241 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:50,447 That's what a panel is. Richard is a career panelist. 242 00:08:50,447 --> 00:08:52,282 I'm not even sure he still teaches. 243 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:54,784 He's corny, but he knows nobody cares what you say. 244 00:08:54,784 --> 00:08:56,119 They care how you say it. 245 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:57,829 I care what I say! Then say it better! 246 00:08:57,829 --> 00:08:59,581 Give it some razzle! 247 00:08:59,581 --> 00:09:01,875 For the love of God, Gregory, give it some dazzle. 248 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:03,209 You have to change up your tactics, too. 249 00:09:03,209 --> 00:09:04,586 Nobody's lobbing questions at me. 250 00:09:04,586 --> 00:09:06,963 That's 'cause you keep trying to answer every question. 251 00:09:06,963 --> 00:09:09,549 If you stop talking, people will start paying attention. 252 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:11,968 That's counterintuitive. Trust me. 253 00:09:11,968 --> 00:09:13,803 Don't say anything... at all. 254 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:16,639 Like asking a swan not to glide. 255 00:09:16,639 --> 00:09:18,725 Now, the most important thing to remember is-- 256 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:21,227 Okay. What did I miss? I was just in the middle of-- 257 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:22,645 No, I meant in regards to gossip. 258 00:09:22,645 --> 00:09:25,273 Well, it seems that my friend here 259 00:09:25,273 --> 00:09:27,609 of over 15 years... 260 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:31,362 trusts me less than a common street stranger. 261 00:09:31,362 --> 00:09:33,865 I trust you. I just didn't think you would understand. 262 00:09:33,865 --> 00:09:35,366 Boy, was I right! 263 00:09:35,366 --> 00:09:36,993 Can we focus, please?! Alright. 264 00:09:36,993 --> 00:09:38,661 We're gonna split up into pairs again, 265 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:40,246 but now we have an uneven number. 266 00:09:40,246 --> 00:09:43,208 So, Avi, why don't you partner up with Jacob over there 267 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:44,709 since your lips already touched? 268 00:09:44,709 --> 00:09:45,835 Barbara: Ooh. What?! 269 00:09:45,835 --> 00:09:47,086 Why would our previously touching lips 270 00:09:47,086 --> 00:09:48,713 even matter in this situation? 271 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:51,674 Okay. You hooked up with him? Why didn't you tell me? 272 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:53,676 Well, well, well! 273 00:09:53,676 --> 00:09:56,805 Doesn't seem like such fun being left out, now, does it? 274 00:09:56,805 --> 00:09:59,516 No, it's different because we are roommates, 275 00:09:59,516 --> 00:10:01,643 so I have to know what goes on under my roof. 276 00:10:01,643 --> 00:10:03,186 Or on your roof. 277 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:04,646 Melissa: What?! Janine: Oh, my God. 278 00:10:04,646 --> 00:10:07,148 Okay. You know what? I forgive you for not telling me. 279 00:10:07,148 --> 00:10:09,943 In fact, I'm not even gonna take it personally. 280 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:11,778 Ha! Jacob, why didn't you tell me? 281 00:10:11,778 --> 00:10:14,739 I did. I texted you. You responded, "10-4, my dude." 282 00:10:14,739 --> 00:10:17,450 [ Sighs ] I'm sorry. I guess I have been busier than normal. 283 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:18,952 Hey, Big Teagues. I just got us five minutes 284 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,411 with Superintendent Reynolds. 285 00:10:20,411 --> 00:10:23,540 Okay. I can sell it in three. 286 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:26,709 Folks, you can't be a hero if you leave the scene! 287 00:10:26,709 --> 00:10:30,380 I-- Teacher reviews are stellar. 288 00:10:30,380 --> 00:10:32,132 Everything about this feels like a win. 289 00:10:32,132 --> 00:10:33,258 [ Chuckles ] 290 00:10:33,258 --> 00:10:35,093 But just to be clear... Janine: Mm-hmm. 291 00:10:35,093 --> 00:10:38,179 ...y-you're now saying that it's no longer free. 292 00:10:38,179 --> 00:10:41,224 That's correct. Oh. Dang it. 293 00:10:41,224 --> 00:10:43,434 I was really rooting for this one. 294 00:10:43,434 --> 00:10:44,435 [ Sighs ] 295 00:10:44,435 --> 00:10:46,146 Sorry. That's it? It's over? 296 00:10:46,146 --> 00:10:48,273 Well, it's not my "project approved" trash can. 297 00:10:48,273 --> 00:10:50,441 You know-- Why would I have one of those? 298 00:10:50,441 --> 00:10:52,110 Right. Um... Hey. 299 00:10:52,110 --> 00:10:53,945 I like the program. A lot. 300 00:10:53,945 --> 00:10:56,531 Mm-hmm. But we... 301 00:10:56,531 --> 00:10:58,700 Y-You know, we... 302 00:10:58,700 --> 00:10:59,951 don't have money for this. 303 00:10:59,951 --> 00:11:01,286 Right. Right. 304 00:11:01,286 --> 00:11:02,704 See, free is my jam. 305 00:11:02,704 --> 00:11:04,080 Yeah. Right. Right? Right? 306 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,748 Free... Mm-hmm. 307 00:11:05,748 --> 00:11:07,208 ...not free. Mnh! [ Chuckles ] 308 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:08,626 Free! Yeah. 309 00:11:08,626 --> 00:11:10,628 Not free. Rrr! Right? 310 00:11:10,628 --> 00:11:12,505 This-- This visual is working, right? 311 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:13,798 It is, yeah, for sure. 312 00:11:13,798 --> 00:11:15,466 Maybe if we can have, like, one more day 313 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:16,968 just to figure something out. 314 00:11:16,968 --> 00:11:20,013 Well, final approvals are recorded by 8:00 p.m. tonight. 315 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:21,347 That's the state's rules, not mine. 316 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:23,016 Right. Of course. 317 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:28,104 This sucks. Oh, unless it doesn't suck. 318 00:11:28,104 --> 00:11:29,856 Because we could-- Oh, it does suck. 319 00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:32,192 Okay, I didn't go with this originally 320 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:34,777 because I thought the program would have a better shot 321 00:11:34,777 --> 00:11:36,863 if there was, like, a big-name school attached, but... 322 00:11:36,863 --> 00:11:38,573 Yeah. 323 00:11:38,573 --> 00:11:40,450 What about Tasker Community College? 324 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:42,285 And, you know-- Now, I assumed 325 00:11:42,285 --> 00:11:44,579 people would have opinions about community colleges. 326 00:11:44,579 --> 00:11:45,872 However... I went there. 327 00:11:45,872 --> 00:11:47,415 I went to Penn! 328 00:11:47,415 --> 00:11:49,208 I am so sorry. I don't know why I do that. 329 00:11:49,208 --> 00:11:51,002 Let's make a call. Just give me 15 minutes. 330 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,879 I need to go save a dummy's life. Okay. 331 00:11:52,879 --> 00:11:55,214 Let's hear from someone we haven't heard from in a second. 332 00:11:55,214 --> 00:11:57,550 Principal Coleman, how do you continue 333 00:11:57,550 --> 00:11:58,885 to motivate students? 334 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:07,685 Persistence. 335 00:12:09,938 --> 00:12:12,941 Okay. Maybe, Greg, you want to answer that one? 336 00:12:12,941 --> 00:12:15,234 I would like to answer that question, yes. 337 00:12:15,234 --> 00:12:18,029 Um... motivation. 338 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,822 Motivate. Let's look at that. 339 00:12:19,822 --> 00:12:21,783 Let's-- Let's break that down. 340 00:12:21,783 --> 00:12:23,660 Let's break down "motivate." 341 00:12:23,660 --> 00:12:26,329 The first-- first part of the word. "Motive." 342 00:12:26,329 --> 00:12:29,123 Why are you doing what it is that you're doing? 343 00:12:29,123 --> 00:12:32,043 You better figure that out. Second part, "ate." 344 00:12:32,043 --> 00:12:33,670 Are you taking in enough nutrition 345 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:36,756 to sustain you throughout your day? 346 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:39,300 Because if you balance your breakfast... 347 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:43,888 ...you'll balance your blessings. 348 00:12:46,015 --> 00:12:47,892 Let's take some questions from the audience. 349 00:12:47,892 --> 00:12:49,143 What the hell was that? 350 00:12:49,143 --> 00:12:50,645 Me? What the hell was that? 351 00:12:50,645 --> 00:12:52,772 I did what you said to do! I did what you said to do! 352 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:55,149 Ooh, man, you're lucky I got a backup plan. 353 00:12:55,149 --> 00:12:57,819 Yes. My man in the Rat Pack jacket right there. 354 00:12:57,819 --> 00:12:59,737 Hello, lads. I'm Bister Bohnson 355 00:12:59,737 --> 00:13:01,197 from Babbott Belementary, 356 00:13:01,197 --> 00:13:03,616 where I work as a teacher, not as a janitor, 357 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:06,369 although I have immense respect for the work they do. 358 00:13:06,369 --> 00:13:08,079 My question is for Ava. 359 00:13:08,079 --> 00:13:11,290 How do you balance curriculum and after-school programs 360 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:13,668 like step team and garden club? 361 00:13:13,668 --> 00:13:16,296 Thank you, Bister. Uh, balance starts with the-- 362 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:19,007 You know, Bister, after-school programs 363 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:20,300 are all well and nice, 364 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:22,218 but a better predictor for success 365 00:13:22,218 --> 00:13:24,429 is a program we have at Liberty 366 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:26,472 that's not at Abbott-- 367 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:28,266 in-school day care. 368 00:13:28,266 --> 00:13:30,768 Because learning knows no age. 369 00:13:30,768 --> 00:13:32,103 [ Applause ] 370 00:13:32,103 --> 00:13:34,063 Well, damn! That was powerful! 371 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:35,732 Three points for that lady! 372 00:13:35,732 --> 00:13:37,066 Yes, sir. 373 00:13:37,066 --> 00:13:38,067 Mr. Johnson: Thank you. [ Chuckles ] 374 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:41,112 Alright. Test time! I call first! 375 00:13:41,112 --> 00:13:43,573 But you talked to me about Gary. 376 00:13:43,573 --> 00:13:45,533 Because that was a real relationship 377 00:13:45,533 --> 00:13:47,201 that you approved of. 378 00:13:47,201 --> 00:13:49,078 You wouldn't understand. You've been married 30 years. 379 00:13:49,078 --> 00:13:51,080 Oh, my God! Congrats! 380 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:52,790 Oh, thank you, baby. 381 00:13:52,790 --> 00:13:54,625 But that does not mean that I cannot understand 382 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:56,210 newfangled dating. 383 00:13:56,210 --> 00:13:57,670 Hey, guys, I'm kind of on a time crunch, 384 00:13:57,670 --> 00:13:58,713 so if we could just get to... 385 00:13:58,713 --> 00:14:00,381 Okay. Listen. 386 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:02,717 I'm sorry that I didn't think you would understand. 387 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:04,510 Thank you. 388 00:14:04,510 --> 00:14:06,512 So why didn't you tell me about him? 389 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:08,139 Oh, I just didn't think it was serious. 390 00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:09,223 Avi: Huh? 391 00:14:09,223 --> 00:14:10,725 I'll tell you what's serious! 392 00:14:10,725 --> 00:14:12,101 The bystander phenomenon! 393 00:14:12,101 --> 00:14:13,895 Hey. What if I take the test now? 394 00:14:13,895 --> 00:14:16,397 Oh, I thought we just both assumed that it wasn't serious. 395 00:14:16,397 --> 00:14:18,107 That's why I didn't respond to your texts. 396 00:14:18,107 --> 00:14:20,693 I thought you were being coy. I even showed Captain Robinson. 397 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:22,612 I said, "Look how coy this boy is." 398 00:14:22,612 --> 00:14:23,696 And I told you that was unlikely. 399 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:26,365 Okay, enough! Captain Robinson, the test! 400 00:14:26,365 --> 00:14:27,450 Alright, but I don't think you'll pass. 401 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:28,534 You missed almost the entire class. 402 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:30,828 Oh, has human biology changed in the past three years? 403 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:31,996 Start the clock. 404 00:14:31,996 --> 00:14:33,748 There's no clock! That's not how it works! 405 00:14:33,748 --> 00:14:34,999 I said start the clock! 406 00:14:36,584 --> 00:14:37,543 [ Grunting softly ] 407 00:14:37,543 --> 00:14:39,420 ...four, five, six, seven, eight... 408 00:14:40,755 --> 00:14:42,298 [ Breathing sharply ] 409 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:47,470 Jacob: Ooh! Barbara: My, my, my. 410 00:14:49,931 --> 00:14:52,266 So, not sure if you had a chance to read our e-mail, 411 00:14:52,266 --> 00:14:53,726 but we'd love to invite some of the students 412 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:56,229 over at your community college to participate in a program. 413 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:57,396 We'll do it! 414 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:58,815 R-Really? 415 00:14:58,815 --> 00:15:00,233 [ Gasps ] Okay. Awesome! 416 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:01,651 So you did read the e-mail? 417 00:15:01,651 --> 00:15:03,653 No, but no one ever invites our students 418 00:15:03,653 --> 00:15:06,739 to participate in these or any kinds of initiatives, 419 00:15:06,739 --> 00:15:08,032 which is a shame. 420 00:15:08,032 --> 00:15:09,992 Too true. Okay. Amazing! 421 00:15:09,992 --> 00:15:12,578 So w-we'll set something to finesse the details this week. 422 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:15,081 But for now, as I'm presenting it tonight, 423 00:15:15,081 --> 00:15:16,624 I can confirm that you're in? 424 00:15:16,624 --> 00:15:19,669 We'll do it. And thanks for thinking of us. 425 00:15:19,669 --> 00:15:21,212 We're not always the first call. 426 00:15:21,212 --> 00:15:24,298 Ohh. Well, you were this time. 427 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:25,508 Then why was this so last-minute? 428 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:27,009 We live on the edge. Okay. Bye. 429 00:15:27,009 --> 00:15:27,927 What? [ Mouse clicks ] 430 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:29,220 [ Laughs ] 431 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:30,680 [ Grunts ] 432 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:34,016 [ Indistinct conversations ] 433 00:15:34,016 --> 00:15:35,560 Couldn't be me. 434 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:36,853 Yeah, I'm not really good at this stuff. 435 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:38,938 Because me and you are a lot alike. Hm? 436 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:40,314 We're too real for this crap. 437 00:15:40,314 --> 00:15:41,482 Yeah, that might be true. 438 00:15:41,482 --> 00:15:42,900 I'm not really made for grandstanding. 439 00:15:42,900 --> 00:15:44,527 That's a good thing. 440 00:15:44,527 --> 00:15:47,280 My shiniest mop leaves the most grime in its wake. 441 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:48,781 They're not even really saying anything. 442 00:15:48,781 --> 00:15:50,783 Meanwhile, we're doing a ton of stuff at Abbott 443 00:15:50,783 --> 00:15:52,827 that's actually having a positive impact on the kids. 444 00:15:52,827 --> 00:15:54,245 Then maybe you should tell them that! 445 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:55,204 They ain't gonna clap for that. 446 00:15:55,204 --> 00:15:57,039 They might learn somethin'. 447 00:15:59,250 --> 00:16:01,419 We spoke to the vice president of Tasker's, and he's in. 448 00:16:01,419 --> 00:16:04,213 Yes. All we need now is your approval. 449 00:16:04,213 --> 00:16:06,382 Tasker Community College? 450 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:08,050 Look, uh, Superintendent Reynolds... 451 00:16:08,050 --> 00:16:09,385 Mm-hmm? 452 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:11,095 ...people overlook community colleges 453 00:16:11,095 --> 00:16:13,681 the same way they overlook public schools. 454 00:16:13,681 --> 00:16:16,475 But I believe that this will provide a unique opportunity 455 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:19,687 for people from our community to work with our students. 456 00:16:19,687 --> 00:16:21,731 Is... it... free? 457 00:16:21,731 --> 00:16:23,399 It is free. Approved! 458 00:16:23,399 --> 00:16:25,526 - Aah! - Lead with that next time. Okay? 459 00:16:25,526 --> 00:16:27,486 [ Chuckles ] Alright? Because when it's free... 460 00:16:27,486 --> 00:16:28,487 it's my jam. 461 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:30,364 That's your jam. That's my jam. Yeah. 462 00:16:30,364 --> 00:16:32,325 Are you still down to grab a drink? 463 00:16:32,325 --> 00:16:34,744 Oh, I can't. I'm getting a drink with Barb. 464 00:16:34,744 --> 00:16:36,412 Oh. Did you two have plans? 465 00:16:36,412 --> 00:16:38,497 No, one of the many benefits of being casual 466 00:16:38,497 --> 00:16:40,416 is canceling plans without any hard feelings. 467 00:16:40,416 --> 00:16:42,210 Hm. Cool. Maybe I'll text you Monday? 468 00:16:42,210 --> 00:16:44,253 Sure. Worth a shot. 469 00:16:44,253 --> 00:16:46,964 ♪ My librarian program's been approved! ♪ 470 00:16:46,964 --> 00:16:47,965 Jacob: Whoo! 471 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:49,050 - Hey! - Yes! Congrats! 472 00:16:49,050 --> 00:16:50,134 Yeah! 473 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:51,677 - Whoo! - Congratulations. 474 00:16:51,677 --> 00:16:53,804 Aah! Mmm! Congrats. 475 00:16:53,804 --> 00:16:55,264 Oh, my God. Thank you. What did I miss? 476 00:16:55,264 --> 00:16:56,682 Is Barbara hooking up with that guy? 'Cause-- 477 00:16:56,682 --> 00:16:58,684 I'll fill you in at Rubensteins. 478 00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:00,895 Or... it looks like we can make the last 10 minutes 479 00:17:00,895 --> 00:17:03,731 of Gregory's panel if we hurry. I just need to grab my bag. 480 00:17:03,731 --> 00:17:06,776 Panel Pals?! Chyeah. Duh! 481 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:09,070 Ooh. I can't make it. Sorry. 482 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:11,072 Oh. Uh, did I invite-- 483 00:17:11,072 --> 00:17:12,114 Have fun, though. 484 00:17:16,452 --> 00:17:18,746 Okay. Did he just make me fall in love with him? 485 00:17:18,746 --> 00:17:22,541 Because, I mean, wow. He played that perfectly. 486 00:17:22,541 --> 00:17:24,293 Ohh! 487 00:17:24,293 --> 00:17:26,003 [ Exhales heavily ] Oh, my God. 488 00:17:36,597 --> 00:17:39,016 [Voice breaking] Be the teacher you wish you had. 489 00:17:40,768 --> 00:17:43,271 [ Applause ] 490 00:17:43,271 --> 00:17:45,481 Tariq: Amazing. Wow. 491 00:17:45,481 --> 00:17:47,733 We might as well just end the panel here, right? 492 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:50,152 [ Chuckles ] But we got a few minutes left. 493 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:53,322 So, Principal Ava, since y'all are getting cooked, 494 00:17:53,322 --> 00:17:55,324 what makes a successful principal? 495 00:17:58,661 --> 00:18:02,415 As principal, I'm only as successful as my teachers. 496 00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:06,669 So I'm gonna pass this question over to Mr. Gregory Eddie. 497 00:18:06,669 --> 00:18:10,423 O-kay. Kind of a re-gift, but sure. 498 00:18:10,423 --> 00:18:15,177 You know, it sounds simple, but... listening. 499 00:18:15,177 --> 00:18:17,930 Um, I run a gardening program at Abbott. 500 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:20,433 I didn't expect to or even really set out to, 501 00:18:20,433 --> 00:18:21,642 but the kids wanted it. 502 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:23,311 I mean, they didn't ask for it directly 503 00:18:23,311 --> 00:18:24,478 because that's not how kids are. 504 00:18:24,478 --> 00:18:26,856 But when I listened to what they were saying, 505 00:18:26,856 --> 00:18:28,524 they needed somewhere to hang out. 506 00:18:28,524 --> 00:18:30,693 So I took what I knew, gardening, 507 00:18:30,693 --> 00:18:32,320 and I created the program. 508 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,280 That's what being a successful teacher is. 509 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:37,241 It's listening and fulfilling needs that exist. 510 00:18:37,241 --> 00:18:39,035 [ Scattered applause ] 511 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:42,496 That's it? 512 00:18:42,496 --> 00:18:44,040 Yeah. 513 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:45,708 O...kay. [ Chuckles ] 514 00:18:45,708 --> 00:18:47,376 Y'all, that concludes the panel. 515 00:18:47,376 --> 00:18:49,045 Make some noise for your winners-- 516 00:18:49,045 --> 00:18:50,338 the Liberty Rings. 517 00:18:50,338 --> 00:18:52,006 [ Cheers and applause ] 518 00:18:56,886 --> 00:18:58,888 Janine: I'm not sure why they're scoring a panel, 519 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:00,765 but Gregory did great. 520 00:19:00,765 --> 00:19:02,892 He was right. Those little moments when 521 00:19:02,892 --> 00:19:06,062 you're just in your classroom listening to your students... 522 00:19:09,607 --> 00:19:12,151 It was a really great answer. 523 00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:16,489 Ava, I just want to say I am so proud of you. 524 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,616 Hm? I mean, I look at you 525 00:19:18,616 --> 00:19:22,370 and I think about how much more I could accomplish 526 00:19:22,370 --> 00:19:24,330 if I didn't have three beautiful kids 527 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:26,374 and a husband at home to care for. 528 00:19:26,374 --> 00:19:28,459 [ Chuckles ] 529 00:19:28,459 --> 00:19:30,169 Did you hear how mean that was? 530 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,380 "How much more I could accomplish." 531 00:19:32,380 --> 00:19:34,006 She just admitted I've done more than her. 532 00:19:34,006 --> 00:19:36,801 She is defeated. I am that bitch, and she knows it. 533 00:19:36,801 --> 00:19:38,344 My school stay winnin'! 534 00:19:38,344 --> 00:19:41,013 My students are smart. My staff is sexy. 535 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:42,056 I'm not even talking about Gregory. 536 00:19:42,056 --> 00:19:44,183 Have you seen Melissa? Barbara? 537 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:46,435 [ Scoffs ] Janine, on a good day. 538 00:19:46,435 --> 00:19:47,978 It must be pricey 539 00:19:47,978 --> 00:19:51,315 paying for a whole crew to capture your progress. 540 00:19:51,315 --> 00:19:52,775 I don't pay them. 541 00:19:52,775 --> 00:19:55,069 They asked me to capture Abbott's glow-up 542 00:19:55,069 --> 00:19:58,364 for free... free... and free. 543 00:19:58,364 --> 00:20:00,408 I can't get them to leave me alone. 544 00:20:00,408 --> 00:20:01,826 Hm. 545 00:20:01,826 --> 00:20:03,160 Come on. 546 00:20:06,163 --> 00:20:08,374 Mr. Eddie. Charles Pearlman. 547 00:20:08,374 --> 00:20:10,126 I'm with the Philadelphia Activities Fund. 548 00:20:10,126 --> 00:20:11,377 Great job on the panel. 549 00:20:11,377 --> 00:20:12,878 Oh. Uh, thank you. 550 00:20:12,878 --> 00:20:14,964 The score didn't really reflect it, 551 00:20:14,964 --> 00:20:16,716 but I felt pretty good. 552 00:20:16,716 --> 00:20:19,677 We offer grants to activities that serve the community. 553 00:20:19,677 --> 00:20:21,595 I appreciated your answers today, 554 00:20:21,595 --> 00:20:23,347 especially the one about the garden. 555 00:20:23,347 --> 00:20:25,141 Oh. Uh, thank you. 556 00:20:25,141 --> 00:20:27,768 I gotta run, but let's be in touch. 557 00:20:27,768 --> 00:20:28,936 Yeah. 558 00:20:31,147 --> 00:20:33,315 Hey! Y'all made it. How was the, uh, CPR training? 559 00:20:33,315 --> 00:20:34,567 Oh, it was great. 560 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:37,111 My program got approved, and I found out 561 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:39,780 Jacob hooked up with an EMT on Melissa's roof. 562 00:20:39,780 --> 00:20:41,073 Oh, was it Avi or Wade? 563 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,783 What?! Who the hell is Wade?! 564 00:20:42,783 --> 00:20:44,076 Read your texts. 565 00:20:49,123 --> 00:20:52,126 Wow. That's actually a really good point about scrub brushes. 566 00:20:52,126 --> 00:20:54,128 Uh, Mr. Johnson, what do you think is the biggest threat 567 00:20:54,128 --> 00:20:56,255 A.I. poses to your profession? 568 00:20:56,255 --> 00:20:58,591 I'll tell you what. I'm not scared. 569 00:20:58,591 --> 00:21:00,968 Mopping takes elbow grease, not microchips! 570 00:21:00,968 --> 00:21:03,512 You know what would happen if you made a microchip mop? 571 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:05,181 Uh, well, I have my theories. 572 00:21:05,181 --> 00:21:06,390 I saw "Smart House," now. 573 00:21:06,390 --> 00:21:08,517 You think what we do is easy? 574 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:11,520 Cleaning up after hundreds of kids day in and day out? 575 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:12,897 You think you could do that? 576 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:14,899 [ Device beeping ] 577 00:21:14,899 --> 00:21:17,276 Well, come on up here and, "Beep, beep, beep," that to my face! 578 00:21:17,276 --> 00:21:19,945 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Guys, we gotta calm it down. 579 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:23,407 You of all panels should know, we gotta keep it clean. 580 00:21:25,743 --> 00:21:28,496 Captions by VITAC--