In this episode we talk about balancing fatherhood and being a mayor, Malik's dreams for the CLC model within Akron Public Schools, government education funding cuts, Malik's journey from APS to Harvard and back to Akron, and more!

Thanks so much to Mayor Malik for coming and talking to us, we look forward to all of the great things happening in Akron!

Mrs. Montisano, the head of Project Rise for Akron Public Schools, comes and talks about how Akron cares for its families in need. From defining different types of homelessness, to discussing how to help friends in similar situations, to talking about plans for helping families more in the future, it was enlightening and wonderful to get the chance to sit down with someone having such a huge impact on APS families.

The wonderful Mrs. Beard shows up and shares her thoughts and opinions on education, teaching strategies, staying in the moment, how important good company is, and all sorts of things East and ELA related on this episode!

Dr. Noland discusses the phone and headphone policy, the hallway procedures, school fundraisers, and many more things on the November episode of the Principal's Advisory Council for East CLC. Take a listen to students as they talk through things that are going well and things that could be improved at East CLC!