Valentine’s Day at Abbott Elementary? It will mean awkward hallway encounters, hastily crafted classroom decorations, and maybe, just maybe, a stolen kiss or two between Janine and Gregory. But amidst the candy hearts and whispered affections, a far more serious matter looms: the annual school district budget meeting.
This week’s episode of Abbott Elementary looks to find the balance between romantic comedy and the stark realities of underfunded public schools. While Janine and Gregory try to figure out their first Valentine’s Day as a couple, Ava and the rest of the teachers are gearing up for a battle over resources.
The budget meeting is a high-stakes affair, one that could determine whether Abbott Elementary gets the funding it desperately needs. Will they be able to secure enough money for essential supplies, programs, and maybe even a new water fountain that doesn’t taste like pennies?
Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
