Two teachers head out on a double date, but when they run into familiar bar patrons, it proves to be an unfortunate distraction; at Ava’s first book club meeting, the group ends up in a debate over who would >>
Ava Fest is back, and with the help of the teachers, Ava’s set on outdoing last year by any means necessary; after Janine accepts the offer for a full-time position at the district, she just has to check off >>
Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven’t even been writing their own replies; Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.
Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools, while the other teachers must complete CPR training; Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension programme.
Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.
Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; the school plans a celebration in honour of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.
When Barbara’s church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group; Jacob’s eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory; Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.
After a student is caught smoking, the staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy; Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class, but finds it challenging to give up her former role.
Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice; Barbara is shocked to find Tariq is dating the mother of one of her students; Janine and Jacob try to hire >>
Janine plans a district-wide initiative — Career Day — and is anxious for it to be a success; Ava has a new approach to her job; Melissa is asked a surprising question.
Janine plans a district-wide initiative — Career Day — and is anxious for it to be a success; Ava has a new approach to her job; Melissa is asked a surprising question.