All Episodes - SCHOOLED

DROP DEAD: DCSD Blows Up Charter Autonomy Over Armed Staff

Steve Peck and Meghann Silverthorn break down last week's astonishing declaration by DCSD Superintendent Tucker that charters who allow teachers and non-security staff the option to be armed will be "asked to leave" the district. Audio sample "Summer In the City" (Writers: John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Steve Boone; Trio Music Company Inc/Alley Music Corp.) used under license.

Targeting STEM And Other Summer Shenanigans

Steve Peck and Meghann Silverthorn react to the June 18 DCSD BOE meeting, including the attempt to rescind the STEM school's three-year charter offer and replace with a one-year. Oh, and the superintendent's getting a raise? Audio sample "Summer In the City" (Writers: John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Steve Boone; Trio Music Company Inc/Alley Music Corp.) used under license.

Solidarity Forever: The Janus Decision and Teachers Unions

Steve Peck and Meghann Silverthorn celebrate the Supreme Court's decision stating that no one can be forced to pay union dues--and what that means for teachers unions. Audio sample "Starlight" (Writer: Matt Bellamy; WB Music Corp OBO Loosechord Limited) used under license.

School's Out: A Conversation with A Teacher

Steve, Meghann, and special guest DCSD teacher Matt Rogers talk about issues impacting teachers and students. Audio sample "Starlight" (Writer: Matt Bellamy; WB Music Corp OBO Loosechord Limited) used under license.

We're Back: Teacher Walkouts

We're back! Steve and Meghann return to talk about the multi-day teacher walkout at the Colorado State Capitol. Audio sample "Starlight" (Writer: Matt Bellamy; WB Music Corp OBO Loosechord Limited) used under license.

Citizen Kane: Discussing and Evaluating the Superintendency

Steve Peck and Meghann Silverthorn of the DCSD school board talk about the superintendency, its challenges, and this week's release of the performance evaluation of Superintendent Kane. Audio sample "Wicked Garden" (Writers: Eric Kretz, Dean DeLeo, Robert Emile DeLeo, Scott Richard Weiland; Universal Music Corp. OBO Milk Songs/Universal Music Corp. OBO Triple Kauf Noplate Muzak) used under license.