You Go Ask!

Ali Nakaji and Jason Parmele

School just got way more fun. Finally—answers to all the questions you thought you couldn’t ask a teacher.

  1. 20 JAN

    Why do schools have recess?

    Ali and Jason talk about the benefits of recess—not just for students, but for teachers too. Then, they draft recess equipment and activities to build the ultimate recess yard for students. This week’s question comes from Cameron in San Francisco, California.

    11 min

  2. 16/12/2025

    Why do teachers assign homework?

    It was bound to come—the homework question. There’s no avoiding it. Ali and Jason talk about their feelings on homework, what it looks like in their classrooms, and whether there are actually benefits to sending work home. This week’s question comes from Noah in Daly City, California.

    11 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    What do you do when students say 6-7?

    Ali and Jason talk about teaching while students chant “6-7” and the latest escalation in their prank war, including Ali filling Jason’s room with 67 balloons on the 67th day of school. This week’s question comes from Jalen in San Bruno, California.

    6 min

  4. 02/12/2025

    Why do schools have parent-teacher conferences?

    Ali and Jason, fresh off parent-teacher conferences, dig into why schools hold them in the first place. They talk about the benefits for students and families—and finish with a conference-themed Mad Libs game. This week’s question comes from Aiden in San Francisco, California.

    12 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    Where do you get your classroom supplies?

    Ali and Jason dig into where classroom supplies really come from, who pays for them, and what teachers do when resources are tight. They also reveal their top three classroom items — including whether foam dice might actually be the greatest supply ever. This week’s question comes from Miles in Brockport, New York.

    12 min

  6. 18/11/2025

    Can you teach your own child?

    Ali and Jason explore a big question: Teaching your own child—great idea or major headache? They’re weighing the pros and cons so you don’t have to. This week’s question comes from Jonathan in San Francisco, California.

    8 min
  7. How do clouds get rain in them?

    11/11/2025

    How do clouds get rain in them?

    Ali and Jason are a little puzzled by the water cycle, so they call in their friend Mr. Julio to help explain how rain ends up in clouds. Get ready for some big science words: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation! This week’s question comes from Cam in Rochester, New York.

    7 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    Where would you go on a field trip?

    Ali and Jason break down what it takes to plan a field trip—the fun, the work, and keeping everyone safe. Ali would stay local, Jason would visit Recology, but they still dream of Antarctica or the Galápagos. This week’s question comes from Violet in San Francisco, California.

    9 min
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School just got way more fun. Finally—answers to all the questions you thought you couldn’t ask a teacher.

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  • Creator
    Ali Nakaji and Jason Parmele
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © You Go Ask! 2025
  • Show Website
    You Go Ask!