Are Schools Failing Kids? Phones, Outdated Classrooms & The Education Problem

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Sep 25, 2026 · 5m

As kids head back to school, The Other Side of Midnight takes a hard look at how America’s schools are educating children—and whether the system has kept up with the modern world.The discussion tackles smartphones in schools, arguing that instead of banning technology, educators should consider using the devices as part of the curriculum.The conversation also questions the traditional seven-hour school day, the history behind the current school schedule, and whether younger children would benefit from going home for lunch.Most importantly, the episode examines what parents are being told…