Does Abbott Elementary Get Teaching in an Inner-City Public School Right?

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Title:	Does Abbott Elementary Get Teaching in an Inner-City Public School Right?
Authors:	PONDISCIO, ROBERT¹
Source:	Education Next. Fall2023, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p56-58. 4p.
Subject Terms:	Public schools, Public school teachers, Educational finance, Students, *Education policy, Comedy, Television situation comedies
Abstract:	The article discusses the television sitcom "Abbott Elementary" and its portrayal of life in an urban public school, emphasizing that it should not be taken as an accurate depiction of education policy or practice. Topics include the unrealistic elements in the show, the debate around its political messages, and the distinction between entertainment and educational elucidation in television programming.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the television sitcom "Abbott Elementary" and its portrayal of life in an urban public school, emphasizing that it should not be taken as an accurate depiction of education policy or practice. Topics include the unrealistic elements in the show, the debate around its political messages, and the distinction between entertainment and educational elucidation in television programming.
ISSN:	15399664