Montclair Schools Part Deux: Bad Apples, Screens and $188M in Repairs

Join us at The Montclair Pod Launch Party at Tierney’s Tavern for live music, giveaways, and a live taping! Proceeds support Toni’s Kitchen. Grab your tickets here.Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail with your ideas and questions at MontclairPod.comMontclair schools are back in the spotlight. After our first deep dive into the state of the district went hyper-local viral, we’re continuing the conversation with new updates, expert insights, and community reactions. In this episode, we unpack the latest poll results from Montclair parents on their biggest school concerns, break down how the $188 million bond referendum is being allocated, and examine the ongoing debate over Chromebooks in the classroom. We also take a closer look at school security disparities, discuss the fallout from a recent teacher arrest at Northeast Elementary, and try to make sense of Montclair’s school calendar chaos—could classes really stretch into July?Featured Guests & Contributors:Sean Long – Former Montclair Board of Education member, Montclair parentJaime Bedrin – Substitute teacher, journalist, and Montclair parent shares thoughts on Chromebook usageMelissa Mehl – Northeast Elementary School parent, sharing firsthand experiencesRohit Dave– A listener from neighboring MillburnMontclair parents & community members – Sharing insights from our Facebook pollAdditional References:Read Jamie Bedrin’s Op-Ed in Business Insider$188M Bond Referendum DetailsThe Montclair Pod’s theme is adapted from The BARD Band’s “Angels Got His Back” from the album of the same name, which is available on all streaming platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.