1 00:00:02,878 --> 00:00:03,921 [ Indistinct shouting ] 2 00:00:03,921 --> 00:00:07,425 {\an8}♪ 3 00:00:07,425 --> 00:00:09,301 [ Crowd cheers ] 4 00:00:09,301 --> 00:00:11,011 Barbara, where were you? You're supposed to be guarding him! 5 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:13,848 Play the game, man. Play the game! 6 00:00:15,391 --> 00:00:16,892 Tariq: Ber-ber-ber-ber-ber! 7 00:00:16,892 --> 00:00:19,145 Welcome to the first teachers vs. students 8 00:00:19,145 --> 00:00:20,688 B-ball game fundraiser. 9 00:00:20,688 --> 00:00:23,566 Ha ha! As president of the PTA, I put this on. 10 00:00:23,566 --> 00:00:25,526 I charge $5 a head, 11 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:28,404 but after the DJ fees and gym rental, 12 00:00:28,404 --> 00:00:30,948 we're gonna be down about $700. 13 00:00:30,948 --> 00:00:32,867 Alright, y'all. Focus now. Come on. 14 00:00:32,867 --> 00:00:34,034 Uh... Cut! 15 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:36,078 I cut. Here! 16 00:00:36,078 --> 00:00:37,204 Oh, he said, "Cut!" 17 00:00:37,204 --> 00:00:39,373 [ Laughter ] 18 00:00:39,373 --> 00:00:40,541 Shoot it, Barb! 19 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:42,168 You shoot it! 20 00:00:42,168 --> 00:00:44,211 Oh! Come on! Should've shot it! 21 00:00:44,211 --> 00:00:46,547 [ Crowd cheering ] 22 00:00:46,547 --> 00:00:48,257 Melissa: No! Don't-- You can't! 23 00:00:48,257 --> 00:00:49,759 Foul! Technical foul! 24 00:00:49,759 --> 00:00:50,885 [ Indistinct arguing ] 25 00:00:50,885 --> 00:00:52,219 Give it to me, then. Arguing... 26 00:00:52,219 --> 00:00:53,554 Gimme another one! Gimme another one! 27 00:00:53,554 --> 00:00:56,098 Shoot it, Barb. Shoot it. Shoot it! 28 00:00:56,098 --> 00:00:57,767 [ Crowd cheers ] 29 00:00:57,767 --> 00:01:01,061 {\an8}♪ 30 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:03,063 {\an8}[ Whistle blows ] Stay down! 31 00:01:03,063 --> 00:01:04,523 {\an8}♪ 32 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:06,609 Ava. Ooh! 33 00:01:07,985 --> 00:01:09,195 Unh! 34 00:01:10,112 --> 00:01:11,238 Unh! 35 00:01:11,238 --> 00:01:12,364 Ohh! 36 00:01:13,449 --> 00:01:14,617 Unh! 37 00:01:14,617 --> 00:01:16,535 {\an8}♪ 38 00:01:16,535 --> 00:01:18,412 [ Ava grunting ] 39 00:01:18,412 --> 00:01:20,080 Barbara: Give me the ball. 40 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:21,999 Three, four, five. 41 00:01:21,999 --> 00:01:23,918 And shoot! 42 00:01:23,918 --> 00:01:25,002 [ Crowd cheers ] 43 00:01:25,002 --> 00:01:26,545 Yes! 44 00:01:26,545 --> 00:01:28,881 I'm carrying this team! 45 00:01:28,881 --> 00:01:30,758 Yes! Yes! 46 00:01:30,758 --> 00:01:32,802 The wrong basket. 47 00:01:32,802 --> 00:01:34,762 Man: Whoa! Ohh! 48 00:01:34,762 --> 00:01:36,597 {\an8}[ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 49 00:01:36,597 --> 00:01:45,105 {\an8}♪ 50 00:01:48,609 --> 00:01:51,445 {\an8}Gregory! I'm bummed we're missing your panel. Oh. 51 00:01:51,445 --> 00:01:53,614 {\an8}Remember-- the best response 52 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,242 {\an8}is the one given with a smile. 53 00:01:56,242 --> 00:01:59,036 {\an8}Noted. Thank you. But I'd rather be doing CPR training 54 00:01:59,036 --> 00:02:00,246 {\an8}at the district with you all. 55 00:02:00,246 --> 00:02:02,081 {\an8}What?! You're gonna be on a panel 56 00:02:02,081 --> 00:02:04,083 {\an8}about the future of education! 57 00:02:04,083 --> 00:02:05,835 {\an8}You're about to have the time of your life. 58 00:02:05,835 --> 00:02:07,628 Eh, it's not exactly my idea of fun. 59 00:02:07,628 --> 00:02:09,129 Yeah, well, your idea of fun 60 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:11,882 is, like, collecting rare teaspoons. 61 00:02:11,882 --> 00:02:13,717 {\an8}I guess it'll be cool talking with other educators. 62 00:02:13,717 --> 00:02:15,135 {\an8}Maybe I'll learn something, 63 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,805 {\an8}but other than that, it's an easy, low-key night. 64 00:02:17,805 --> 00:02:20,140 {\an8}Barbara: Well, well, well! Jacob: Ooh! 65 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,350 {\an8}Are you sure the two of you 66 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:22,726 {\an8}are going to the same event? 67 00:02:22,726 --> 00:02:24,520 {\an8}Yes, Barb. [ Chuckles ] 68 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:25,980 {\an8}Why don't you look better? 69 00:02:25,980 --> 00:02:28,065 {\an8}Because this is a modest panel of educators 70 00:02:28,065 --> 00:02:30,526 {\an8}speaking mostly to fellow educators on a Tuesday. 71 00:02:30,526 --> 00:02:31,861 I'm dressed appropriately! 72 00:02:31,861 --> 00:02:33,112 Melissa: Maybe for a Monday. 73 00:02:33,112 --> 00:02:34,864 What is up with you today? 74 00:02:34,864 --> 00:02:35,990 I dunno. 75 00:02:35,990 --> 00:02:37,908 {\an8}This is the Thunderdome. Okay? 76 00:02:37,908 --> 00:02:40,786 {\an8}My sorority sister/rival, Crystal, is gonna be there. 77 00:02:40,786 --> 00:02:42,621 {\an8}We hate each other, but admitting that means defeat, 78 00:02:42,621 --> 00:02:45,165 {\an8}so, Gregory, we have to win this panel. 79 00:02:47,126 --> 00:02:48,294 Manny: Hey. Hey. 80 00:02:48,294 --> 00:02:49,753 How are we feeling about tonight? 81 00:02:49,753 --> 00:02:52,381 {\an8}Definitely not diarrheal, I'll tell you that much. 82 00:02:53,924 --> 00:02:56,468 {\an8}So, the superintendent makes his final decision tonight 83 00:02:56,468 --> 00:02:58,345 on whether or not my librarian program 84 00:02:58,345 --> 00:03:00,598 is gonna be instituted district-wide. 85 00:03:00,598 --> 00:03:02,349 I also have CPR training in a bit 86 00:03:02,349 --> 00:03:05,227 with my Abbott friends who I haven't seen in a while. 87 00:03:05,227 --> 00:03:09,690 Good news is CPR class-- best place to stress faint. 88 00:03:09,690 --> 00:03:10,941 It's kind of a big night. 89 00:03:10,941 --> 00:03:12,860 You sure you're good to take a class? 90 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:15,404 {\an8}Yeah. I can't reschedule it again. 91 00:03:15,404 --> 00:03:17,281 {\an8}My certification lapses next week, 92 00:03:17,281 --> 00:03:19,825 {\an8}so if I don't do it tonight, I can't teach anymore. 93 00:03:19,825 --> 00:03:21,118 {\an8}[ Chuckles ] 94 00:03:21,118 --> 00:03:22,328 Oh. 95 00:03:23,746 --> 00:03:25,998 Captain Robinson: Alright, everyone! Settle in! 96 00:03:27,291 --> 00:03:29,209 - Jacob? - Avi. Hi! 97 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,211 Nice to see you again. 98 00:03:31,211 --> 00:03:33,464 Aah! I feel like I haven't seen you in forever! 99 00:03:33,464 --> 00:03:36,050 I know, right? Well, let's get a drink later and catch up. 100 00:03:36,050 --> 00:03:37,384 Okay. Captain Robinson: Ahem! 101 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:39,762 Who knows the three C's of CPR? 102 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:42,473 How about you, miss? 103 00:03:42,473 --> 00:03:45,559 Ha! Why don't you ask someone else, Captain Rob? 104 00:03:45,559 --> 00:03:46,769 Man: I can show you! 105 00:03:46,769 --> 00:03:48,270 Yes. 106 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:51,231 Ooh! Melissa. 107 00:03:51,231 --> 00:03:54,526 I think that man wants to socialize with you. 108 00:03:54,526 --> 00:03:55,819 I would hope so. 109 00:03:55,819 --> 00:03:58,238 He ate the last of my cereal this morning. 110 00:03:58,238 --> 00:04:00,532 What? He was at your house? 111 00:04:00,532 --> 00:04:02,159 Girl, was there a fire? 112 00:04:02,159 --> 00:04:03,535 Eh... 113 00:04:03,535 --> 00:04:05,371 You are dating this man? 114 00:04:05,371 --> 00:04:07,247 No, we're not dating. They're hooking up. 115 00:04:07,247 --> 00:04:08,457 [ Janine gasps ] Jacob! 116 00:04:08,457 --> 00:04:10,000 Now I missed the second "C." 117 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,419 How did I not know about this? Or me?! 118 00:04:12,419 --> 00:04:13,921 Because there's nothing to know. 119 00:04:13,921 --> 00:04:15,589 Except maybe the walls at my place 120 00:04:15,589 --> 00:04:17,257 are thinner than I thought, Jacob. 121 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,842 Wh-- [ Knocking on glass ] 122 00:04:19,635 --> 00:04:21,762 Um, uh, you know what? I-I'll be right back. 123 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:23,263 Nobody say anything important while I'm gone. 124 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:25,265 We will not be pausing the course! 125 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:28,018 Hey. Please tell me you pulled me out in a panic 126 00:04:28,018 --> 00:04:29,979 as a fun prank-- 'cause you got me. Ha! 127 00:04:29,979 --> 00:04:31,981 Uh, no. We have a big problem. 128 00:04:31,981 --> 00:04:33,941 Captain Robinson: ...people, we think that way about... 129 00:04:33,941 --> 00:04:35,484 [ Indistinct conversations ] 130 00:04:35,484 --> 00:04:36,652 What are you doing? 131 00:04:36,652 --> 00:04:37,945 Sizing up the opps. 132 00:04:37,945 --> 00:04:39,071 The opps? 133 00:04:39,071 --> 00:04:41,448 There she is. Darth Hater herself. 134 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:43,033 Who? Crystal. 135 00:04:43,033 --> 00:04:44,785 My trifling sorority sister and nemesis. 136 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:46,453 If her bird-ass ain't competing with me, 137 00:04:46,453 --> 00:04:48,414 her raggedy-ass is copying me. 138 00:04:48,414 --> 00:04:51,166 Her crusty self even copied me on becoming a principal. 139 00:04:51,166 --> 00:04:53,627 Or her dusty self became one first just to spite me. 140 00:04:53,627 --> 00:04:55,045 Crystal! [ Chuckles ] 141 00:04:55,045 --> 00:04:56,797 Oh! 142 00:04:56,797 --> 00:04:58,132 Soror! 143 00:04:58,132 --> 00:05:00,300 Oh! Mwah! Ooh! 144 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:02,052 Don't mind him. He's just documenting 145 00:05:02,052 --> 00:05:04,263 since it's my fourth time here. 146 00:05:04,263 --> 00:05:06,932 I'm so glad you were finally invited! 147 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:09,059 And you brought your educator of the year. 148 00:05:09,059 --> 00:05:11,228 You know Richard won that two years ago? 149 00:05:11,228 --> 00:05:12,980 Richard. 150 00:05:12,980 --> 00:05:14,690 Richard Tyler Williams. Hi. 151 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:19,653 Richard Tyler Williams. On all platforms. 152 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:23,032 Ava Coleman, esteemed principal of Abbott Elementary. 153 00:05:23,032 --> 00:05:24,616 To my left, Gregory Eddie-- 154 00:05:24,616 --> 00:05:26,952 Gregory Eddie. Last year's educator of the year! 155 00:05:26,952 --> 00:05:28,787 Congrats! Ah. Thank you. It was, uh-- 156 00:05:28,787 --> 00:05:30,372 You just started teaching full-time 157 00:05:30,372 --> 00:05:31,874 when you got that, right? 158 00:05:31,874 --> 00:05:34,084 Yeah. Interesting. [ Giggles ] 159 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:36,211 Tariq: Oh [bleep] 160 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:37,504 What's good, Abbott family? 161 00:05:37,504 --> 00:05:40,966 Oh. Tariq's here. Hey. Why? 162 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:44,344 Uh, I'm moderating the panel. Yeah. I'm president of the PTA. 163 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:45,679 Questions about to be real off center. 164 00:05:45,679 --> 00:05:47,598 Real head-scratchers. 165 00:05:47,598 --> 00:05:49,224 Sorry. Let me get this straight. 166 00:05:49,224 --> 00:05:52,478 Passyunk University is pulling out of the librarian program 167 00:05:52,478 --> 00:05:55,314 because it doesn't meet their standards for academic credits? 168 00:05:55,314 --> 00:05:56,857 Some random chancellor swooped in, 169 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:58,275 blew the whole thing up last minute. 170 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:00,360 Oh, my God. Look. It's a setback. 171 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:02,529 Maybe you can go to the other universities in the area. 172 00:06:02,529 --> 00:06:04,114 They all needed money to participate. 173 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:06,075 Passyunk was the only one to say yes! 174 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:08,327 Um... 175 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:12,539 We have to ask the district for money. 176 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:16,752 That's... a wild sentence! Whoo-hoo! 177 00:06:16,752 --> 00:06:19,588 Have Superintendent Reynolds in my office within the hour. 178 00:06:21,965 --> 00:06:23,133 I got carried away. 179 00:06:23,133 --> 00:06:24,718 I can go to him. Whatever works. 180 00:06:24,718 --> 00:06:26,136 Okay. Okay. 181 00:06:26,136 --> 00:06:27,846 Alright. Let's get this show on the road. 182 00:06:27,846 --> 00:06:30,849 Uh, panelists, what's the single most important thing 183 00:06:30,849 --> 00:06:33,477 about being a leader? 184 00:06:33,477 --> 00:06:36,271 Well, what I've learned from my experience-- I'd have to say the most important thing 185 00:06:36,271 --> 00:06:38,232 about being a leader is... 186 00:06:38,232 --> 00:06:42,152 showing up, looking good, and being on. 187 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:51,245 Well, I was going to say that being a leader 188 00:06:51,245 --> 00:06:53,622 means asking yourself, 189 00:06:53,622 --> 00:06:55,249 "Would I follow me?" 190 00:06:55,249 --> 00:06:56,583 Woman: Yes! 191 00:06:56,583 --> 00:06:57,751 [ Cheers and applause ] 192 00:06:57,751 --> 00:06:59,044 Man: That's a bar! 193 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:04,758 The applause is letting me know that that's interesting. 194 00:07:04,758 --> 00:07:06,677 Hello? I don't-- I don't think this is on. 195 00:07:06,677 --> 00:07:08,595 Woman: It is! 196 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:09,763 Avi, hit 'em with it! 197 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:11,348 Compressions for circulation. 198 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:13,350 Check the airway. Administer breath. 199 00:07:13,350 --> 00:07:14,935 And that's cap! Alright. 200 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:17,104 Partner one, take five! Partner two, you're up! 201 00:07:20,691 --> 00:07:22,442 Are you seriously mad? 202 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:24,069 I don't know why you wouldn't trust me enough 203 00:07:24,069 --> 00:07:25,571 to tell me who's courting you. 204 00:07:25,571 --> 00:07:27,406 Nobody is courting me. 205 00:07:27,406 --> 00:07:29,783 This ain't "Bridgerton." It's casual. 206 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,326 Casual what? Casual friends? 207 00:07:31,326 --> 00:07:33,579 Casual pickpockets? Casual ghosts? 208 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:34,955 Casual what?! 209 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:36,206 It's modern day, Barb. 210 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:38,125 It doesn't have to be... casual anything. 211 00:07:38,125 --> 00:07:39,751 There's no reason to label it. 212 00:07:39,751 --> 00:07:41,461 But if I were gonna label it, 213 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:43,463 I would say it's just sex. 214 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:44,923 Hm... 215 00:07:44,923 --> 00:07:49,636 We can only do what we can do. 216 00:07:49,636 --> 00:07:51,722 [ Applause ] 217 00:07:54,892 --> 00:07:57,644 Okay, then. Well, uh, uh, Greg, same "Q." 218 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:01,023 Do students need to take tests? Yes. 219 00:08:01,023 --> 00:08:04,818 Tests are the barometer for what information has been retained. 220 00:08:04,818 --> 00:08:06,361 [ Woman clears throat ] 221 00:08:06,361 --> 00:08:09,907 Uh, I'd like to "minus one" Gregory's answer. 222 00:08:09,907 --> 00:08:12,075 Uh, yeah. I'm-- I'm gonna have to 223 00:08:12,075 --> 00:08:14,036 times two that "minus one." 224 00:08:14,036 --> 00:08:16,663 Because although tests are important, 225 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:19,666 at the end of the day, the children are our future. 226 00:08:19,666 --> 00:08:22,419 [ Cheers and applause ] 227 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:24,171 {\an8}Tariq: Alright. Well, uh, that's gonna bring 228 00:08:24,171 --> 00:08:26,506 {\an8}Abbott's score to a negative-2 229 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:28,008 at the bottom of the first, y'all. 230 00:08:28,008 --> 00:08:31,220 Educator of the year, folks. Ugh... 231 00:08:31,220 --> 00:08:33,597 [ Laughter ] [ Richard giggles ] 232 00:08:37,267 --> 00:08:38,227 We are not just losing. We are getting smoked. 233 00:08:38,227 --> 00:08:39,686 You cannot lose a panel. 234 00:08:39,686 --> 00:08:40,729 This is like every other panel that's ever existed. 235 00:08:40,729 --> 00:08:42,231 It's non-competitive. 236 00:08:42,231 --> 00:08:43,857 You are getting our asses kicked out there! 237 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:45,317 I am being asked questions, and I'm answering them 238 00:08:45,317 --> 00:08:46,693 clearly and concisely. 239 00:08:46,693 --> 00:08:48,403 Okay? Everyone else is just grandstanding. 240 00:08:48,403 --> 00:08:51,031 That's what a panel is. Richard is a career panelist. 241 00:08:51,031 --> 00:08:52,699 I'm not even sure he still teaches. 242 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:55,327 He's corny, but he knows nobody cares what you say. 243 00:08:55,327 --> 00:08:56,620 They care how you say it. 244 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:58,538 I care what I say! Then say it better! 245 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,082 Give it some razzle! 246 00:09:00,082 --> 00:09:02,334 For the love of God, Gregory, give it some dazzle. 247 00:09:02,334 --> 00:09:03,669 You have to change up your tactics, too. 248 00:09:03,669 --> 00:09:05,254 Nobody's lobbing questions at me. 249 00:09:05,254 --> 00:09:07,422 That's 'cause you keep trying to answer every question. 250 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:10,092 If you stop talking, people will start paying attention. 251 00:09:10,092 --> 00:09:12,427 That's counterintuitive. Trust me. 252 00:09:12,427 --> 00:09:14,304 Don't say anything... at all. 253 00:09:14,304 --> 00:09:16,974 Like asking a swan not to glide. 254 00:09:16,974 --> 00:09:19,226 Now, the most important thing to remember is-- 255 00:09:19,226 --> 00:09:21,645 Okay. What did I miss? I was just in the middle of-- 256 00:09:21,645 --> 00:09:23,188 No, I meant in regards to gossip. 257 00:09:23,188 --> 00:09:25,899 Well, it seems that my friend here 258 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:28,151 of over 15 years... 259 00:09:28,151 --> 00:09:31,738 trusts me less than a common street stranger. 260 00:09:31,738 --> 00:09:34,366 I trust you. I just didn't think you would understand. 261 00:09:34,366 --> 00:09:35,951 Boy, was I right! 262 00:09:35,951 --> 00:09:37,452 Can we focus, please?! Alright. 263 00:09:37,452 --> 00:09:39,121 We're gonna split up into pairs again, 264 00:09:39,121 --> 00:09:40,747 but now we have an uneven number. 265 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:43,625 So, Avi, why don't you partner up with Jacob over there 266 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,252 since your lips already touched? 267 00:09:45,252 --> 00:09:46,461 Barbara: Ooh. What?! 268 00:09:46,461 --> 00:09:47,671 Why would our previously touching lips 269 00:09:47,671 --> 00:09:49,381 even matter in this situation? 270 00:09:49,381 --> 00:09:52,259 Okay. You hooked up with him? Why didn't you tell me? 271 00:09:52,259 --> 00:09:54,261 Well, well, well! 272 00:09:54,261 --> 00:09:57,347 Doesn't seem like such fun being left out, now, does it? 273 00:09:57,347 --> 00:09:59,933 No, it's different because we are roommates, 274 00:09:59,933 --> 00:10:02,227 so I have to know what goes on under my roof. 275 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:03,562 Or on your roof. 276 00:10:03,562 --> 00:10:05,272 Melissa: What?! Janine: Oh, my God. 277 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:07,607 Okay. You know what? I forgive you for not telling me. 278 00:10:07,607 --> 00:10:10,444 In fact, I'm not even gonna take it personally. 279 00:10:10,444 --> 00:10:12,321 Ha! Jacob, why didn't you tell me? 280 00:10:12,321 --> 00:10:15,282 I did. I texted you. You responded, "10-4, my dude." 281 00:10:15,282 --> 00:10:17,868 [ Sighs ] I'm sorry. I guess I have been busier than normal. 282 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:19,661 Hey, Big Teagues. I just got us five minutes 283 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:21,038 with Superintendent Reynolds. 284 00:10:21,038 --> 00:10:23,957 Okay. I can sell it in three. 285 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:27,294 Folks, you can't be a hero if you leave the scene! 286 00:10:27,294 --> 00:10:31,048 I-- Teacher reviews are stellar. 287 00:10:31,048 --> 00:10:32,758 Everything about this feels like a win. 288 00:10:32,758 --> 00:10:34,092 [ Chuckles ] 289 00:10:34,092 --> 00:10:35,677 But just to be clear... Janine: Mm-hmm. 290 00:10:35,677 --> 00:10:38,889 ...y-you're now saying that it's no longer free. 291 00:10:38,889 --> 00:10:41,725 That's correct. Oh. Dang it. 292 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:44,102 I was really rooting for this one. 293 00:10:44,102 --> 00:10:45,187 [ Sighs ] 294 00:10:45,187 --> 00:10:46,772 Sorry. That's it? It's over? 295 00:10:46,772 --> 00:10:48,774 Well, it's not my "project approved" trash can. 296 00:10:48,774 --> 00:10:51,109 You know-- Why would I have one of those? 297 00:10:51,109 --> 00:10:52,819 Right. Um... Hey. 298 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:54,696 I like the program. A lot. 299 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:57,157 Mm-hmm. But we... 300 00:10:57,157 --> 00:10:59,326 Y-You know, we... 301 00:10:59,326 --> 00:11:00,702 don't have money for this. 302 00:11:00,702 --> 00:11:01,912 Right. Right. 303 00:11:01,912 --> 00:11:03,246 See, free is my jam. 304 00:11:03,246 --> 00:11:04,748 Yeah. Right. Right? Right? 305 00:11:04,748 --> 00:11:06,291 Free... Mm-hmm. 306 00:11:06,291 --> 00:11:07,834 ...not free. Mnh! [ Chuckles ] 307 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:09,211 Free! Yeah. 308 00:11:09,211 --> 00:11:11,213 Not free. Rrr! Right? 309 00:11:11,213 --> 00:11:13,131 This-- This visual is working, right? 310 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:14,549 It is, yeah, for sure. 311 00:11:14,549 --> 00:11:15,967 Maybe if we can have, like, one more day 312 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:17,719 just to figure something out. 313 00:11:17,719 --> 00:11:20,514 Well, final approvals are recorded by 8:00 p.m. tonight. 314 00:11:20,514 --> 00:11:22,015 That's the state's rules, not mine. 315 00:11:22,015 --> 00:11:23,809 Right. Of course. 316 00:11:26,103 --> 00:11:28,605 This sucks. Oh, unless it doesn't suck. 317 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,399 Because we could-- Oh, it does suck. 318 00:11:30,399 --> 00:11:32,692 Okay, I didn't go with this originally 319 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:35,153 because I thought the program would have a better shot 320 00:11:35,153 --> 00:11:37,614 if there was, like, a big-name school attached, but... 321 00:11:37,614 --> 00:11:39,199 Yeah. 322 00:11:39,199 --> 00:11:41,076 What about Tasker Community College? 323 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:42,744 And, you know-- Now, I assumed 324 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:45,205 people would have opinions about community colleges. 325 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:46,415 However... I went there. 326 00:11:46,415 --> 00:11:47,874 I went to Penn! 327 00:11:47,874 --> 00:11:49,709 I am so sorry. I don't know why I do that. 328 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,545 Let's make a call. Just give me 15 minutes. 329 00:11:51,545 --> 00:11:53,463 I need to go save a dummy's life. Okay. 330 00:11:53,463 --> 00:11:55,715 Let's hear from someone we haven't heard from in a second. 331 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:58,218 Principal Coleman, how do you continue 332 00:11:58,218 --> 00:11:59,761 to motivate students? 333 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:08,520 Persistence. 334 00:12:10,522 --> 00:12:13,442 Okay. Maybe, Greg, you want to answer that one? 335 00:12:13,442 --> 00:12:15,902 I would like to answer that question, yes. 336 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:18,738 Um... motivation. 337 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:20,365 Motivate. Let's look at that. 338 00:12:20,365 --> 00:12:22,325 Let's-- Let's break that down. 339 00:12:22,325 --> 00:12:24,244 Let's break down "motivate." 340 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:26,746 The first-- first part of the word. "Motive." 341 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:29,583 Why are you doing what it is that you're doing? 342 00:12:29,583 --> 00:12:32,586 You better figure that out. Second part, "ate." 343 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:34,254 Are you taking in enough nutrition 344 00:12:34,254 --> 00:12:37,340 to sustain you throughout your day? 345 00:12:37,340 --> 00:12:40,260 Because if you balance your breakfast... 346 00:12:43,096 --> 00:12:44,723 ...you'll balance your blessings. 347 00:12:46,641 --> 00:12:48,643 Let's take some questions from the audience. 348 00:12:48,643 --> 00:12:49,811 What the hell was that? 349 00:12:49,811 --> 00:12:51,563 Me? What the hell was that? 350 00:12:51,563 --> 00:12:53,356 I did what you said to do! I did what you said to do! 351 00:12:53,356 --> 00:12:55,650 Ooh, man, you're lucky I got a backup plan. 352 00:12:55,650 --> 00:12:58,403 Yes. My man in the Rat Pack jacket right there. 353 00:12:58,403 --> 00:13:00,322 Hello, lads. I'm Bister Bohnson 354 00:13:00,322 --> 00:13:01,823 from Babbott Belementary, 355 00:13:01,823 --> 00:13:03,950 where I work as a teacher, not as a janitor, 356 00:13:03,950 --> 00:13:06,870 although I have immense respect for the work they do. 357 00:13:06,870 --> 00:13:08,622 My question is for Ava. 358 00:13:08,622 --> 00:13:11,708 How do you balance curriculum and after-school programs 359 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:14,044 like step team and garden club? 360 00:13:14,044 --> 00:13:16,963 Thank you, Bister. Uh, balance starts with the-- 361 00:13:16,963 --> 00:13:19,591 You know, Bister, after-school programs 362 00:13:19,591 --> 00:13:20,884 are all well and nice, 363 00:13:20,884 --> 00:13:22,886 but a better predictor for success 364 00:13:22,886 --> 00:13:25,055 is a program we have at Liberty 365 00:13:25,055 --> 00:13:27,098 that's not at Abbott-- 366 00:13:27,098 --> 00:13:28,934 in-school day care. 367 00:13:28,934 --> 00:13:31,311 Because learning knows no age. 368 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:32,604 [ Applause ] 369 00:13:32,604 --> 00:13:34,731 Well, damn! That was powerful! 370 00:13:34,731 --> 00:13:36,316 Three points for that lady! 371 00:13:36,316 --> 00:13:37,567 Yes, sir. 372 00:13:37,567 --> 00:13:39,027 Mr. Johnson: Thank you. [ Chuckles ] 373 00:13:40,070 --> 00:13:41,821 Alright. Test time! I call first! 374 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:44,157 But you talked to me about Gary. 375 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:46,159 Because that was a real relationship 376 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:47,786 that you approved of. 377 00:13:47,786 --> 00:13:49,788 You wouldn't understand. You've been married 30 years. 378 00:13:49,788 --> 00:13:51,790 Oh, my God! Congrats! 379 00:13:51,790 --> 00:13:53,333 Oh, thank you, baby. 380 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:55,210 But that does not mean that I cannot understand 381 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:56,711 newfangled dating. 382 00:13:56,711 --> 00:13:58,296 Hey, guys, I'm kind of on a time crunch, 383 00:13:58,296 --> 00:13:59,422 so if we could just get to... 384 00:13:59,422 --> 00:14:01,091 Okay. Listen. 385 00:14:01,091 --> 00:14:03,468 I'm sorry that I didn't think you would understand. 386 00:14:03,468 --> 00:14:05,095 Thank you. 387 00:14:05,095 --> 00:14:07,097 So why didn't you tell me about him? 388 00:14:07,097 --> 00:14:08,723 Oh, I just didn't think it was serious. 389 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:09,933 Avi: Huh? 390 00:14:09,933 --> 00:14:11,268 I'll tell you what's serious! 391 00:14:11,268 --> 00:14:12,686 The bystander phenomenon! 392 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:14,479 Hey. What if I take the test now? 393 00:14:14,479 --> 00:14:16,940 Oh, I thought we just both assumed that it wasn't serious. 394 00:14:16,940 --> 00:14:18,650 That's why I didn't respond to your texts. 395 00:14:18,650 --> 00:14:21,236 I thought you were being coy. I even showed Captain Robinson. 396 00:14:21,236 --> 00:14:23,071 I said, "Look how coy this boy is." 397 00:14:23,071 --> 00:14:24,364 And I told you that was unlikely. 398 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:26,533 Okay, enough! Captain Robinson, the test! 399 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:27,867 Alright, but I don't think you'll pass. 400 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:29,411 You missed almost the entire class. 401 00:14:29,411 --> 00:14:31,246 Oh, has human biology changed in the past three years? 402 00:14:31,246 --> 00:14:32,622 Start the clock. 403 00:14:32,622 --> 00:14:34,499 There's no clock! That's not how it works! 404 00:14:34,499 --> 00:14:36,001 I said start the clock! 405 00:14:37,294 --> 00:14:38,420 [ Grunting softly ] 406 00:14:38,420 --> 00:14:40,338 ...four, five, six, seven, eight... 407 00:14:41,423 --> 00:14:43,258 [ Breathing sharply ] 408 00:14:45,802 --> 00:14:48,388 {\an8}Jacob: Ooh! Barbara: My, my, my. 409 00:14:52,183 --> 00:14:53,435 So, not sure if you had a chance to read our e-mail, 410 00:14:53,435 --> 00:14:55,061 but we'd love to invite some of the students 411 00:14:55,061 --> 00:14:56,896 over at your community college to participate in a program. 412 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:58,023 We'll do it! 413 00:14:58,023 --> 00:14:59,399 R-Really? 414 00:14:59,399 --> 00:15:00,775 [ Gasps ] Okay. Awesome! 415 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:02,360 So you did read the e-mail? 416 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:04,195 No, but no one ever invites our students 417 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:07,240 to participate in these or any kinds of initiatives, 418 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:08,491 which is a shame. 419 00:15:08,491 --> 00:15:10,452 Too true. Okay. Amazing! 420 00:15:10,452 --> 00:15:13,121 So w-we'll set something to finesse the details this week. 421 00:15:13,121 --> 00:15:15,540 But for now, as I'm presenting it tonight, 422 00:15:15,540 --> 00:15:17,167 I can confirm that you're in? 423 00:15:17,167 --> 00:15:20,253 We'll do it. And thanks for thinking of us. 424 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:21,880 We're not always the first call. 425 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:24,758 Ohh. Well, you were this time. 426 00:15:24,758 --> 00:15:26,092 Then why was this so last-minute? 427 00:15:26,092 --> 00:15:27,510 We live on the edge. Okay. Bye. 428 00:15:27,510 --> 00:15:28,637 What? [ Mouse clicks ] 429 00:15:28,637 --> 00:15:29,888 [ Laughs ] 430 00:15:29,888 --> 00:15:31,264 [ Grunts ] 431 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:34,726 [ Indistinct conversations ] 432 00:15:34,726 --> 00:15:36,144 Couldn't be me. 433 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:37,687 Yeah, I'm not really good at this stuff. 434 00:15:37,687 --> 00:15:39,439 Because me and you are a lot alike. Hm? 435 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:40,857 We're too real for this crap. 436 00:15:40,857 --> 00:15:42,233 Yeah, that might be true. 437 00:15:42,233 --> 00:15:43,610 I'm not really made for grandstanding. 438 00:15:43,610 --> 00:15:45,070 That's a good thing. 439 00:15:45,070 --> 00:15:47,739 My shiniest mop leaves the most grime in its wake. 440 00:15:47,739 --> 00:15:49,324 They're not even really saying anything. 441 00:15:49,324 --> 00:15:51,117 Meanwhile, we're doing a ton of stuff at Abbott 442 00:15:51,117 --> 00:15:53,370 that's actually having a positive impact on the kids. 443 00:15:53,370 --> 00:15:54,704 Then maybe you should tell them that! 444 00:15:54,704 --> 00:15:55,872 They ain't gonna clap for that. 445 00:15:55,872 --> 00:15:57,832 They might learn somethin'. 446 00:15:59,793 --> 00:16:02,003 We spoke to the vice president of Tasker's, and he's in. 447 00:16:02,003 --> 00:16:04,839 Yes. All we need now is your approval. 448 00:16:04,839 --> 00:16:06,966 Tasker Community College? 449 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:08,593 Look, uh, Superintendent Reynolds... 450 00:16:08,593 --> 00:16:09,928 Mm-hmm? 451 00:16:09,928 --> 00:16:11,554 ...people overlook community colleges 452 00:16:11,554 --> 00:16:14,224 the same way they overlook public schools. 453 00:16:14,224 --> 00:16:16,851 But I believe that this will provide a unique opportunity 454 00:16:16,851 --> 00:16:20,230 for people from our community to work with our students. 455 00:16:20,230 --> 00:16:22,273 Is... it... free? 456 00:16:22,273 --> 00:16:23,983 It is free. Approved! 457 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:25,902 - Aah! - Lead with that next time. Okay? 458 00:16:25,902 --> 00:16:27,987 [ Chuckles ] Alright? Because when it's free... 459 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:29,155 it's my jam. 460 00:16:29,155 --> 00:16:30,990 That's your jam. That's my jam. Yeah. 461 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:32,742 Are you still down to grab a drink? 462 00:16:32,742 --> 00:16:35,286 Oh, I can't. I'm getting a drink with Barb. 463 00:16:35,286 --> 00:16:36,830 Oh. Did you two have plans? 464 00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:38,873 No, one of the many benefits of being casual 465 00:16:38,873 --> 00:16:41,000 is canceling plans without any hard feelings. 466 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:42,877 Hm. Cool. Maybe I'll text you Monday? 467 00:16:42,877 --> 00:16:44,713 Sure. Worth a shot. 468 00:16:44,713 --> 00:16:47,674 ♪ My librarian program's been approved! ♪ 469 00:16:47,674 --> 00:16:48,717 Jacob: Whoo! 470 00:16:48,717 --> 00:16:49,759 {\an8}- Hey! - Yes! Congrats! 471 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:50,844 {\an8}Yeah! 472 00:16:50,844 --> 00:16:52,262 {\an8}- Whoo! - Congratulations. 473 00:16:52,262 --> 00:16:54,347 Aah! Mmm! Congrats. 474 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:55,849 Oh, my God. Thank you. What did I miss? 475 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:57,267 Is Barbara hooking up with that guy? 'Cause-- 476 00:16:57,267 --> 00:16:59,269 I'll fill you in at Rubensteins. 477 00:16:59,269 --> 00:17:01,438 Or... it looks like we can make the last 10 minutes 478 00:17:01,438 --> 00:17:04,232 of Gregory's panel if we hurry. I just need to grab my bag. 479 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:07,277 Panel Pals?! Chyeah. Duh! 480 00:17:07,277 --> 00:17:09,529 Ooh. I can't make it. Sorry. 481 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:11,698 Oh. Uh, did I invite-- 482 00:17:11,698 --> 00:17:13,032 Have fun, though. 483 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:19,247 Okay. Did he just make me fall in love with him? 484 00:17:19,247 --> 00:17:23,293 Because, I mean, wow. He played that perfectly. 485 00:17:23,293 --> 00:17:24,919 Ohh! 486 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:26,796 [ Exhales heavily ] Oh, my God. 487 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:40,018 [Voice breaking] Be the teacher you wish you had. 488 00:17:41,603 --> 00:17:43,897 [ Applause ] 489 00:17:43,897 --> 00:17:46,065 Tariq: Amazing. Wow. 490 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:48,276 We might as well just end the panel here, right? 491 00:17:48,276 --> 00:17:50,612 [ Chuckles ] But we got a few minutes left. 492 00:17:50,612 --> 00:17:53,948 So, Principal Ava, since y'all are getting cooked, 493 00:17:53,948 --> 00:17:56,242 what makes a successful principal? 494 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:02,749 As principal, I'm only as successful as my teachers. 495 00:18:02,749 --> 00:18:07,212 So I'm gonna pass this question over to Mr. Gregory Eddie. 496 00:18:07,212 --> 00:18:11,007 O-kay. Kind of a re-gift, but sure. 497 00:18:11,007 --> 00:18:15,595 You know, it sounds simple, but... listening. 498 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:18,431 Um, I run a gardening program at Abbott. 499 00:18:18,431 --> 00:18:20,892 I didn't expect to or even really set out to, 500 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:22,310 but the kids wanted it. 501 00:18:22,310 --> 00:18:23,645 I mean, they didn't ask for it directly 502 00:18:23,645 --> 00:18:25,230 because that's not how kids are. 503 00:18:25,230 --> 00:18:27,357 But when I listened to what they were saying, 504 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:29,108 they needed somewhere to hang out. 505 00:18:29,108 --> 00:18:31,236 So I took what I knew, gardening, 506 00:18:31,236 --> 00:18:32,737 and I created the program. 507 00:18:32,737 --> 00:18:34,697 That's what being a successful teacher is. 508 00:18:34,697 --> 00:18:37,867 It's listening and fulfilling needs that exist. 509 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:39,786 [ Scattered applause ] 510 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:43,289 That's it? 511 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:44,707 Yeah. 512 00:18:44,707 --> 00:18:46,251 O...kay. [ Chuckles ] 513 00:18:46,251 --> 00:18:47,794 Y'all, that concludes the panel. 514 00:18:47,794 --> 00:18:49,754 Make some noise for your winners-- 515 00:18:49,754 --> 00:18:50,964 the Liberty Rings. 516 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:52,799 [ Cheers and applause ] 517 00:18:57,512 --> 00:18:59,430 Janine: I'm not sure why they're scoring a panel, 518 00:18:59,430 --> 00:19:01,307 but Gregory did great. 519 00:19:01,307 --> 00:19:03,351 He was right. Those little moments when 520 00:19:03,351 --> 00:19:06,980 you're just in your classroom listening to your students... 521 00:19:10,233 --> 00:19:12,569 It was a really great answer. 522 00:19:12,569 --> 00:19:17,031 Ava, I just want to say I am so proud of you. 523 00:19:17,031 --> 00:19:19,158 Hm? I mean, I look at you 524 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:22,954 and I think about how much more I could accomplish 525 00:19:22,954 --> 00:19:24,914 if I didn't have three beautiful kids 526 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:26,958 and a husband at home to care for. 527 00:19:26,958 --> 00:19:29,043 [ Chuckles ] 528 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:30,837 Did you hear how mean that was? 529 00:19:30,837 --> 00:19:33,006 "How much more I could accomplish." 530 00:19:33,006 --> 00:19:34,549 She just admitted I've done more than her. 531 00:19:34,549 --> 00:19:37,510 She is defeated. I am that bitch, and she knows it. 532 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:38,970 My school stay winnin'! 533 00:19:38,970 --> 00:19:41,514 My students are smart. My staff is sexy. 534 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:42,724 I'm not even talking about Gregory. 535 00:19:42,724 --> 00:19:44,642 Have you seen Melissa? Barbara? 536 00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:47,020 [ Scoffs ] Janine, on a good day. 537 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:48,479 It must be pricey 538 00:19:48,479 --> 00:19:51,941 paying for a whole crew to capture your progress. 539 00:19:51,941 --> 00:19:53,401 I don't pay them. 540 00:19:53,401 --> 00:19:55,528 They asked me to capture Abbott's glow-up 541 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:58,781 for free... free... and free. 542 00:19:58,781 --> 00:20:01,200 I can't get them to leave me alone. 543 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:02,535 Hm. 544 00:20:02,535 --> 00:20:03,912 Come on. 545 00:20:06,915 --> 00:20:08,791 Mr. Eddie. Charles Pearlman. 546 00:20:08,791 --> 00:20:10,835 I'm with the Philadelphia Activities Fund. 547 00:20:10,835 --> 00:20:12,045 Great job on the panel. 548 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:13,421 Oh. Uh, thank you. 549 00:20:13,421 --> 00:20:15,548 The score didn't really reflect it, 550 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:17,300 but I felt pretty good. 551 00:20:17,300 --> 00:20:20,261 We offer grants to activities that serve the community. 552 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:22,221 I appreciated your answers today, 553 00:20:22,221 --> 00:20:24,015 especially the one about the garden. 554 00:20:24,015 --> 00:20:25,642 Oh. Uh, thank you. 555 00:20:25,642 --> 00:20:28,561 I gotta run, but let's be in touch. 556 00:20:28,561 --> 00:20:29,771 Yeah. 557 00:20:31,689 --> 00:20:33,983 Hey! Y'all made it. How was the, uh, CPR training? 558 00:20:33,983 --> 00:20:35,318 Oh, it was great. 559 00:20:35,318 --> 00:20:37,612 My program got approved, and I found out 560 00:20:37,612 --> 00:20:40,573 Jacob hooked up with an EMT on Melissa's roof. 561 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:41,783 Oh, was it Avi or Wade? 562 00:20:41,783 --> 00:20:43,368 What?! Who the hell is Wade?! 563 00:20:43,368 --> 00:20:44,953 Read your texts. 564 00:20:51,918 --> 00:20:53,503 Wow. That's actually a really good point about scrub brushes. 565 00:20:53,503 --> 00:20:54,879 Uh, Mr. Johnson, what do you think is the biggest threat 566 00:20:54,879 --> 00:20:56,756 A.I. poses to your profession? 567 00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:59,050 I'll tell you what. I'm not scared. 568 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:01,552 Mopping takes elbow grease, not microchips! 569 00:21:01,552 --> 00:21:04,097 {\an8}You know what would happen if you made a microchip mop? 570 00:21:04,097 --> 00:21:05,848 {\an8}Uh, well, I have my theories. 571 00:21:05,848 --> 00:21:07,016 {\an8}I saw "Smart House," now. 572 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:08,935 {\an8}You think what we do is easy? 573 00:21:08,935 --> 00:21:12,105 {\an8}Cleaning up after hundreds of kids day in and day out? 574 00:21:12,105 --> 00:21:13,481 {\an8}You think you could do that? 575 00:21:13,481 --> 00:21:15,358 {\an8}[ Device beeping ] 576 00:21:15,358 --> 00:21:17,735 {\an8}Well, come on up here and, "Beep, beep, beep," that to my face! 577 00:21:17,735 --> 00:21:20,446 {\an8}Whoa, whoa, whoa! Guys, we gotta calm it down. 578 00:21:20,446 --> 00:21:24,325 {\an8}You of all panels should know, we gotta keep it clean.