Not Bored of Education

In this episode, Laura and Andrew unpack the November Cobb County School Board meeting — from expanding the Vapor Wake canine program to the ethics silence surrounding Board Member and Vice-Chair Cristadoro. They break down: The ethics issue raised by Cristadoro’s consent judgment involving $250,000 in client funds. Why the board chair’s defense statement didn’t represent all members. Concerns ove...

In this episode, Laura and Andrew are joined by Watching the Funds Cobb co-founder Heather Tolley-Bauer to dig into the growing trust deficit in the Cobb County School Board, sparked by board member John Cristadoro’s civil fraud case. Heather explains how Cristadoro misused $250,000 in client funds and why that matters when he is now helping oversee nearly $3 billion in taxpayer money . The conver...

In this episode, Laura and Andrew welcome parent and advocate Micheal Garza to unpack the real story behind the Cobb County school board redistricting lawsuit that was quietly dropped and why that’s not the “win” the district claimed. Micheal breaks down how over $2 million in taxpayer dollars were spent defending a map that wasn’t just legally questionable. It silenced the voting power of over 10...

Laura Judge and Andrew Cole return to break down major changes in the Cobb County School District—starting with the controversial decision to remove public comment broadcasts from school board meetings. They explore what this means for transparency and community trust , and why keeping public voices in the spotlight matters more than ever. The episode also dives into the district's new PR strategy...

Laura and Andrew unpack the key moments from the April 24th Cobb County School Board meeting, starting with the district’s tentative FY2026 budget and how transparency around spending remains a challenge. They discuss public comments from the bus fleet and maintenance crew , who raised concerns about pay, workload, and equipment —highlighting the critical role they play in student safety. Laura an...

Laura and Andrew break down the key takeaways from the March 20th Cobb County School Board meeting. Topics include the board’s approval of multiple construction projects and the continued removal of books—this time Dead End by Jason Myers. They also discuss the superintendent’s pay raise, concerns raised by parents over antisemitism and the dismissal of Campbell High School coaches, and the board’...

Laura and Andrew break down how the Cobb County Board of Education operates, what powers board members actually have, and where oversight is lacking. They also discuss state legislative bills that could directly impact local school boards and possibly shift decision-making power away from communities. Plus, this week’s Student Spotlight!

Laura and Andrew break down the latest updates from the February 13th Cobb County School Board meeting, including the introduction of Vapor Wake K9s for school security, the superintendent’s contract extension, and plans for a new Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA) building. The discussion looks into what these changes mean for students, parents, and taxpayers. Plus, a special highlight...

🎙 Welcome to Not Bored of Education with Laura Judge & Andrew Cole! 🎙 In this teaser episode, we introduce Not Bored of Education , the podcast that keeps you informed about what’s really happening in Cobb County schools. From breaking down school board meetings to celebrating student successes and tackling the big issues in education, we’re here to bring transparency, accountability, and real...