Dear Old Dads DOD222: Back to School! Here’s a Dozen Poorly Made Apps for Ya
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Aug 22, 2025 The chaos of back-to-school season takes center stage as the hosts hilariously recount their frustrations with school apps and convoluted communication. They dive into the absurdities of navigating school bureaucracy and co-parenting challenges, all while sharing funny anecdotes about their kids' educational journeys. The mix-ups and mishaps in school communications add a comedic twist to their parental woes. Expect light-hearted banter and relatable insights on the trials of modern fatherhood amidst chaotic schedules and paperwork!
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IEP Transfer Nightmare
- Tom describes registering his son Eamon and the IEP transfer headache between districts that refused to coordinate over summer.
- He recounts paperwork errors and delays leaving his son without accommodations at the new school start.
Communication By Fragmentation
- Schools overload parents with many separate apps and poorly designed systems instead of a single coherent channel.
- This fragmentation creates confusion and wastes parent time despite claims about parent involvement improving outcomes.
PowerSchool Account Chaos
- Tom struggles with PowerSchool's poor UX and inability to consolidate multiple children across accounts.
- He describes trading phones with Haley because the system won't let him view all his kids together.