Trailer
The latest trailer on the latest web shorts looking to turn public perception of public education on it’s head. Skooled shows that sometimes you have to pull no punches to see change.
View ArticleFight Club - episode 1
In this debut episode of “Skooled”, Dr. Ben Chavis shares a story to discuss winning over problem students and transforming them into successful team-players in the education world.
View ArticleDiversity Training - episode 2
This week, Dr. Ben talks about diversity and school clubs—factors he believes are just another form of segregation. He urges us to focus on similarities rather than differences, and to make schools...
View ArticleFrom a Thief to a Lad - episode 3
Dr. Ben reads the disciplinarian rote with a story about a student who was caught stealing and—as warned—was punished by having his head shaved. After a few chuckles over the media’s appalled response...
View ArticleFleecing Taxpayers - episode 4
In this episode, Dr. Ben talks dollars and sense, by arguing that (radical moment spoiler) cuts in the education budget are a good thing?! But he doesn’t end on that note, explaining that good schools...
View ArticleEmbarrassing Achievement out of Students - episode 5
Dr. Ben discusses the controversies surrounding his technique of embarrassing students as a way to spur them to greater achievement. He also discusses his success at creating a culture of belonging...
View ArticleSpeechless - episode 6
Dr. Ben tackles the statement “Art in schools increases student achievement” with a fair heaping of scepticism. what makes good musicians, he explains, is discipline and Practice—the same things that...
View ArticleAll In The Family - episode 7
This week, Dr. Ben talks about parental involvement and explains that, in his school, parent’s aren’t always the best choice. Instead, he advocates for family Involvement, which has more to do with the...
View ArticlePaying Students To Go To School - episode 8
Can't get kids to attend their classes? Having problems encouraging students to achieve? Dr. Ben suggests that we just pay students to attend class and reward their success with money. He explores the...
View ArticleFool of a Parent - episode 9
Dr. Ben tells the story of catching a parent not taking responsibility for her daughter's actions. But no worries, Dr. Ben doesn't give her a pass.
View ArticleLunch Time - episode 10
Should students have a lunch provided to them by the school? Dr. Ben says "NO!" Despite not providing lunches for his inner city students he still has one of the most accomplished schools in the...
View ArticleAddressing Critics - episode 11
Dr. Ben addresses his opponent's critiques of his pride and success.
View ArticleAn Educated Student - episode 12
Dr. Ben explains what it means to be an educated person and then tells legislators what they can do to help students get there.
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