Head of the Class
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<p>A weekly conversation between the founders of Our Schools USA, covering the latest headlines and hot topics in public education.<br><br>Hosted by Christina Gagnier, a former school board member, and Kristi Hirst, a former teacher and current public school parent.</p>
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Recent Episodes
December 11, 2025
Schoolhouse Power: The Push for Christian Nationalist Curriculum in Public Schools
In this episode, Kristi and Christina discuss the Christian nationalist curriculum pipeline: how a network of ideological organizations, private colleges, political operatives, and media influencers are working to reshape what kids learn in public schools. The episode explores why this movement exists, how it is spreading, and how it has rapidly become a multi-million-dollar influence industry targeting school boards and state departments of education nationwide. Visit us at ourschoolsusa.org...
December 3, 2025
Dropping Some Knowledge: Who Is Behind the Chaos Emerging in Public Schools?
In this episode, Kristi and Christina jump into the first of a series of podcast episodes exploring the forty year plus plan to defund, delegitimize, and, ultimately, privatize public education. This episode is a 101 for those wanting to understand where the chaos started and how got to the now national attack on public education. Visit us at ourschoolsusa.org or on Instagram (@ourschoolsusa). Support Our Schools USA. Text OURSCHOOLSUSA at (855) 575-7888 or visit ourschoolsusa.org/donate to ...
November 26, 2025
When They Come for the Department of Education
In this episode, Kristi and Christina discuss the Trump (err) Project 2025 agenda and how its calls to eliminate the Department of Education are happening in function, if not in form. Visit us at ourschoolsusa.org or on Instagram (@ourschoolsusa). Support Our Schools USA. Text OURSCHOOLSUSA at (855) 575-7888 or visit ourschoolsusa.org/donate to donate today.
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- What is Head of the Class?
<p>A weekly conversation between the founders of Our Schools USA, covering the latest headlines and hot topics in public education.<br><br>Hosted by Christina Gagnier, a former school board member, and Kristi Hirst, a former teacher and current public school parent.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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