A comparative analysis of educational styles and racial perceptions in the series.
Contrast Ms. Morello’s well-intentioned but "backhanded racist" and condescending attitude with Mr. Newton’s abrasive but high-achieving "scholarly" approach. [S2E14] Everybody Hates the Substitute
Mr. Newton visits Chris's home to force him to take a practice exam, which Chris passes with an A (92), showing that the pressure, while agonizing, actually forced Chris to excel beyond his own expectations. A comparative analysis of educational styles and racial