Episode 6 | Weekly Recess: Math Scores, School Enrollment, and Student Life

This week on The Education Talk Show with Jeremy Brooks: Weekly Recess, we dive into some of the most pressing issues in education today.

📊 Nation’s Report Card– Test scores are in, and the results aren’t encouraging. What do they reveal about the state of math and reading across the U.S., and how should schools respond?

🏫 Where Are All the Kids? – Even as America’s population grows, public school enrollment continues to drop. We unpack why families are leaving, what it means for school funding, and how communities can adapt.

👩‍👩‍👦 Parent-Teacher Conferences – It’s conference season. We explore how parents and educators can cut through the jargon and have honest, productive conversations about student learning.

🏈 Friday Night Lights vs. Friday Night Algebra – Can sports and academics coexist? We debate how student-athletes juggle grades, GPAs, and the pressure to perform on the field and in the classroom.

Joining host Jeremy Brooks are Senior Education Contributors Dr. Dwight Rogers and Tony Gonzalez, with special guest Bailey Albala, a county math coordinator bringing fresh insight into today’s math challenges.

🎥 Live from Studio 24, this episode blends serious conversation, practical strategies, and a dose of humor — all with a focus on students, schools, and the future of education.

Join us LIVE for Episode 5 of The Education Talk Show with Jeremy Brooks: Weekly Recess!

🎙️ This week, host Jeremy Brooks is joined by Senior Education Contributors Dr. Dwight Rogers & Tony G, along with special guest Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHT — bestselling author, executive counsel, clinical hypnotherapist, and breakthrough coach.

We’ll cover: Tennessee’s new law requiring annual gun safety training in schools; The rising crisis of chronic absenteeism in Wisconsin; What happens when the “honeymoon phase” ends in classrooms; First progress reports — and how schools, students, and parents navigate this reality check.

📅 Thursday, September 11 ⏰ 6:30 PM PST | 🎥 Streaming LIVE from Studio 24

Insight, laughs, and real conversations that matter to educators, families, and communities.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Rob Martinez, author of Recipes for Resilience: Nurturing Perseverance in Students and Educators. Dr. Martinez shares his personal journey, lessons in resilience, and how educators can empower students to overcome challenges and thrive.

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🔥 Episode 3 of The Education Talk Show with Jeremy Brooks: Weekly Recess is here! Join host Jeremy Brooks, Senior Education Contributor Tony G, and special guests Dr. Rob Martínez and Principal Shaun Hurtado as we dive into the week’s biggest education headlines.

From Oklahoma’s controversial “America First” teacher certification exam, to Florida’s lawsuit against textbook publishers, to what families could face if the U.S. Department of Education shuts down — we’re tackling the issues shaping classrooms nationwide. In our feature segment, Inside the School Day: Hurdles and Hope, we take a closer look at everyday challenges — transportation struggles, limited after-school care, and overcrowded classrooms — and explore real solutions from policy to practice.

🎥 Tune in for sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and conversations that matter to educators, families, and communities everywhere.

Host, Jeremy Brooks and Senior Education Contributors Tony G and Dr. Dwight Rogers talk school safety and other education news topics with special guest, Dennis Foster.