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How Accurate is 'Abbott Elementary'?
FromCity Cast Philly
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
“Abbott Elementary” has kept us laughing for 13 episodes over a fictitious Philadelphia public school. Now, with season two premiering this week, fans can’t wait to see what Janine and her teacher friends will get up to this school year. But the season premiere had the City Cast Philly team wondering: How does “Abbott’s” depiction of life in Philly’s public schools hold up to reality? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chalkbeat Philadelphia senior reporter Dale Mezzacappa about the accuracy of the show and how it tackling the city’s educational issues in a comedic way.
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Released:
Sep 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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