You Go Ask!
School just got way more fun. Finally—answers to all the questions you thought you couldn’t ask a teacher.
Why do schools have parent-teacher conferences?
Ali and Jason, fresh off parent-teacher conferences, dig into why schools hold them in the first place. They talk about the benefits for students and families—and finish with a conference-themed Mad Libs game.
This week’s question comes from Aiden in San Francisco, California.
Where do you get your classroom supplies?
Ali and Jason dig into where classroom supplies really come from, who pays for them, and what teachers do when resources are tight. They also reveal their top three classroom items — including whether foam dice might actually be the greatest supply ever.
This week’s question comes from Miles in Brockport, New York.
Can you teach your own child?
Ali and Jason explore a big question: Teaching your own child—great idea or major headache? They’re weighing the pros and cons so you don’t have to.
This week’s question comes from Jonathan in San Francisco, California.
How do clouds get rain in them?
Ali and Jason are a little puzzled by the water cycle, so they call in their friend Mr. Julio to help explain how rain ends up in clouds. Get ready for some big science words: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation!
This week’s question comes from Cam in Rochester, New York.
Where would you go on a field trip?
Ali and Jason break down what it takes to plan a field trip—the fun, the work, and keeping everyone safe. Ali would stay local, Jason would visit Recology, but they still dream of Antarctica or the Galápagos.
This week’s question comes from Violet in San Francisco, California.
What do you do when you're not teaching?
When the classroom lights go out, what do teachers do for fun? Ali and Jason share what keeps them busy outside of school—baking, hiking, family time, and a few pickup games. Then it’s time for Two Truths and a Lie to test how well they really know each other.
This week’s question comes from Kaiya in Sacramento, California.
What if we weren't teachers?
Ali and Jason imagine alternate lives—would you guess Ali as a photographer and Jason as a circus clown? One of those is true. Find out which, and hear what other teachers at their school might have been instead.
This week’s question comes from Brianna in Wilmington, California.
Why do teachers use blackboards?
Ali and Jason reveal how the blackboard became a “super tool” for teaching an entire class at once. Then it’s time for a round of True/False blackboard trivia.
This week’s question comes from Joshua in San Francisco, California.
How long to plan the next day?
Ali and Jason talk about how long it takes to plan the next day in their classroom, why newer teachers need more time, how experience helps, and what they enjoy most about classroom planning.
This week’s question comes from Liam in San Francisco, California.
What rewards do teachers give?
Ali and Jason talk about the rewards in their classrooms! From praise and classroom money to a Star Jar and even electronics day, you’ll hear all about the fun ways students can earn rewards and keep learning exciting.
This week’s question comes from Chloe in South San Francisco, California.
Why do students have assigned seats?
Ali and Jason pull back the curtain on the mystery of assigned seats. They explain how seating helps classrooms run smoother, reduces distractions, and gives students a chance to meet new people.
This week’s question comes from Elia in San Francisco, California.
How do you become a teacher?
Meet Ali and Jason, your hosts and real-life elementary school teachers. They share how they became teachers, why it usually means going to college (and beyond!), and surprise: you can be a teacher right now in your own classroom just by helping out.
This week’s question comes from Penny in Brockport, New York.
