{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/67ac0d7c9c6f7f7f2828299d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Montclair Schools Part Deux: Bad Apples, Screens and $188M in Repairs","description":"<p>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.<a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1232173376739?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Grab your tickets here.</a></p><p>Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail with your ideas and questions at<a href=\"http://www.montclairpod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> MontclairPod.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4>Montclair 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?</h4><h4><br></h4><p>Featured Guests &amp; Contributors:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.montclairymca.org/news-and-announcements/ymca-of-montclair-announces-appointment-of-sean-long-to-board-of-directors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sean Long</a> – Former Montclair Board of Education member, Montclair parent</li><li><a href=\"https://www.montclair.edu/profilepages/view_profile.php?username=bedrinj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jaime Bedrin</a> – Substitute teacher, journalist, and Montclair parent shares thoughts on Chromebook usage</li><li>Melissa Mehl – Northeast Elementary School parent, sharing firsthand experiences</li><li><a href=\"https://stevenfulop.com/candidates/rohit-dave/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rohit Dave</a>– A listener from neighboring Millburn</li><li>Montclair parents &amp; community members –<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/montclairmdp/permalink/4095197037417954/?mibextid=wwXIfraa&amp;rdid=1K4BY5sTciymaT6m&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1CwYdWweGC%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfraa#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sharing insights from our Facebook poll</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Additional References:</p><ul><li>Read Jamie Bedrin’s<a href=\"https://www.businessinsider.com/substitute-teacher-pay-isnt-great-rewarding-job-2025-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Op-Ed in Business Insider</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/bond_referendum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$188M Bond Referendum Details</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Montclair Pod’s theme is adapted from<a href=\"http://www.thebardband.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The BARD Band’s</a> “Angels Got His Back” from the album of the same name, which is available on all streaming platforms.</p>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}