Abbott Elementary
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Im a part of the last generation to experience the D.A.R.E.
program in its heyday; I remember filling out the questionnaires that many peopleaccusedof turning children into informants.
Looking back as an adult, itisweird to think about those D.A.R.E.
conversations that emphasized surveillance and obedience through the lens of my childhood self.
She was drinking and driving.
I built up the courage to say something because this could be life or death.
I told her to pull over and asked why she would drink and drive.
Her laugh filled the car when she said, This is Sprite?
Now, I can clearly see how D.A.R.E.
We all have one, including the teachers at Abbott.
Before they can wrap up their break-room conversation, Janine catches a student recording their illicit substance confessions.
By the time they catch him, its too late, as hes already uploaded the video online.
in the hallway, he replies: Bet you are.
Janine has to call in the big dogs for damage control.
Janine calls in a favor with F.A.D.E.,Abbottsversion of a modern D.A.R.E.
Caroline approves of all these exceptions, effectively muddling the just say no message she preached.
One student asks, So, some drugs are worse than others?
leading to a discussion about the hierarchy of drug dangerousness, confusing the kids even more.
Under this policy, Ava would need to suspend Curtis.
Sabrina has found social-media fame with her TikTok videos and effortless humor.
You might know her from the Oh!
Were old enough to be the new professionals but young enough to relate to the youth authentically.
The writers play heavily with this dynamic in the episode as Jesscas teaching methods rub Janine the wrong way.
Jessca declines Janines assistance, creating a palpable chill between the two that Barbara notices.
Barbara gives her signature advice, reminding Janine that at one point, she questioned Janines methods as well.
I cant wait to see who is subbing next!
Teachers Notes
Sabrina Brier was everything and more; Im such a fan of her videos.
), I love the idea of having a revolving door or guest stars filling in for Janine.
Jacobs vaping storyline was hilarious because we all know someone who will go absolutely feral without their vape.
I hope we see him hitting his $200 nothing-but-air vape in later episodes.
Jacob, after Melissa admits to her CBD oil: Its a gateway ointment!
Street name, Christ!
Thank God for Sheryl Lee Ralph.
