Hi friends!
I’m Arielle - better known as Mrs. Frazzled. If you’ve ever seen me gentle parenting a politician or your aunt, breaking down education policy like we’re in kindergarten, or coming unglued about the state of public education, welcome! You’re in the right place.
For years, I’ve used my background as a teacher, mom, and political content creator to help people understand how education policy shapes our lives. But short-form video can only hold so much information, which is why I’ve launched Frazzled About Education. This is a space where we can go deeper, laugh harder, and get a little more unhinged about the state of our schools, our kids’ futures, and the politicians who fail both.
What You’ll Find Here
This isn’t just another newsletter about education and politics. It’s a mix of analysis, satire, and personal reflection to help you make sense of the chaos and direct your advocacy efforts in meaningful, sustainable ways. You can expect…
Education & Policy Breakdowns: If the rapid-fire news cycle has your head spinning, allow me to be your guide. I’ll break down what’s happening in education, the history behind it, and what to do about it.
Satirical Political Commentary: Think of this as “gentle parenting” for the GOP. When politicians act up, we’ll put them in the calm-down corner and explain things like they’re five.
Actionable Insights & Resources: Want to get active with your school board? Need a simple way to talk to your family about a policy? I’ll give you the tools.
Why subscribe?
Video content is great for quick hits, but this is where we slow down and get into the details with the same humor, clarity, and occasional screaming into the void.
Free subscribers get:
✔ Quick news recaps about what’s happening in education
✔ Access to public posts
Paid subscribers get:
✔ All free content plus:
✔ Access to the full archive
✔ Weekly subscriber-only posts. The content mix includes deep dives on education & policy, exclusive voting guides, fact checks, satire, and research breakdowns
✔ Monthly Q&A Live where I'll answer all of your questions
✔ You can listen to me read the articles to you (if you so choose)
✔ Community access including the ability to comment and a private chat space
Founding Members (aka Teacher’s Pets) get:
✔ All free and paid content plus:
✔ Custom "Frazzled About Education" tote bag and other occasional treats
✔ My eternal gratitude for supporting my work and allowing me to continue & grow with you.
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Class is in session!
I believe understanding education and politics shouldn’t require a PhD or a law degree, and advocating for public schools shouldn’t be panic-inducing. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who wants to make sense of the mess, I’m so glad you’re here.
Pull up a carpet square and subscribe. We have a lot to do!
With gratitude,
- Frazz
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