Hall Pass
Your permission slip to honest conversations about education, learning, and what really happens in and out of the classroom.
Episodes
7 episodes
Episode 6: Math Crisis? An EQAO Emergency on the 2025 Results
In this emergency episode, Jen and Bri unpack the 2025 EQAO results — focusing especially on math, where about half of students meet expectations. They take you through the history and purpose of the EQAO assessment, clarifying what it measures...
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Episode 6
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38:50
Episode 5: Progress Reports Unpacked — What They Really Mean for Your Child
Progress reports are more than just a checklist or a grade snapshot—they’re a window into your child’s learning journey. In this episode, Jen and Bri break down what progress reports actually measure, why they matter, and how they fit into the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:12
Episode 4: IEPs Demystified: Understanding Individual Education Plans
What is an IEP, really—and how does it shape your child’s learning experience in Ontario schools? In this episode, Jen and Bri take you behind the scenes of the Individual Education Plan process, breaking down the myths, the mea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:45
Episode 3: The Myth of Learning Styles
Think you’re a “visual learner” or that your brain only works if information is served just right? Jen and Bri are here to bust that myth wide open. They dive into the pseudo-science behind learning styles, unpacking why tailoring teaching to “...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:39
Episode 2: Routines That Don’t Ruin Your Life
Back-to-school routines can feel like an Olympic sport—but fear not, there’s no perfect formula. Jen and Brian compare their wildly different habit-building styles—Bri, the early-morning swimmer who thrives on structure, and Jen, the forgetful ...
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Episode 2
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18:11