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The Science of Learning in Action: Mastering Attention in the Classroom When It Really Matters
Brett Benson and Laura Stam with Helen Reynolds and Dr. Sarah Oberle In this episode of Teach Smarter, hosts Laura Stam and Brett Benson explore the science of learning with educators Helen Reynolds and Dr. Sarah Oberly. They discuss the modal model of memory, focusing on attention, working memory, long-term memory, and retrieval.
Leading Through Budget Cuts: Strategies for Protect Instructional Priorities When Funding Shrinks
Rachael George with PJ Caposey, Todd Miller and Liz Garden This episode explores how educational leaders can effectively manage budget cuts while prioritizing student learning and staff well-being. Featuring insights from superintendents and principals, it offers practical strategies for leading through financial challenges without compromising instructional quality.
Builiding Reading Stamina: Strategies to Help Students Read for 30 Minutes or More
Jon Harper with Christina Brown, Lisa Leaheey, Colby Sharp, and Sean Morrisey This panel discussion explores the challenges and strategies for building students’ reading endurance across different educational levels. Our guests share research insights, classroom practices, and personal experiences to help teachers foster a love of reading and improve students’ stamina.
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How the Conversations About AI In Education Are Changing: Why That’s Good
Mark Sparvell with Pat Yongpradit In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of AI in education, emphasizing what is changing, how, and why. The conversation clarifies the confusion around AI literacy, system readiness, and strategic integration to prepare education systems for the future. Listen in as we map the evolution of artificial intelligence from a novel curiosity to systemic transformation in schools, and identify what’s working.
Upstream Signals that AI in Education Has Entered the Adolescent Stage: Balancing Great Possibilities and Growing Pains
The massive changes we experienced at this year’s ASU+ GSV Summit were hard to miss. The go-fast, learning-at-the-speed-of-light energy is still present, but it’s tempered by a growing awareness that it will take more than velocity for AI in the classroom to mature fully. The flashing signals that AI in education is likely in the adolescent stage showed up in three places—the event, the conversations, and the vision of the future.
Big Ideas Archives | BAM! Radio Network
Featured EdWords Blogs Robert J. Sternberg was most recently President and Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Wyoming. Before that, he was Provost, Senior Vice President, Regents Professor of Psychology and Education, and George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair of Ethical Leadership at Oklahoma State University. He also is Honorary Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg University. […] Dec 12, 2019 Bob Greenberg John Baer as been teaching at Rider since 1992.
The Public Education Promise Principle 5: Building Family, Community, and Business Partnerships
David Law with Dr. Ann Levett and Dr. Carol Birk In today’s educational landscape, the role of family and community partnerships in student success cannot be overstated. Many schools struggle with establishing trust and collaboration with families and community members, but the benefits of doing so are immense.
The Clever Way This K-12 School Approached AI: Why It Worked So Well
Mark Sparvell with Dr. Paul Turnbull What happens when a school leader doesn’t just adopt AI, but invites students and teachers to help shape how it’s used? In this conversation, Dr. Paul Turnbull, President of Mid-Pacific Institute, shares how his school is approaching AI as a collaborative effort—one that balances innovation with intention.
Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Classroom: Easy Entry Points for Teachers New to AI and Emerging Tech
Caroline D. Haebig has extensive experience leading and coaching teachers, instructional specialists, and administrators. Her expertise is rooted in innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices focused on meeting the diverse needs of learners. Haebig designs, creates, and leads professional learning for educators and administrators nationwide.
Putting Reading Science to Work: Start Doing This, Stop Doing That
Rachael George with Sharyn Hoffert and Mike Janatovich This conversation explores the critical transition from adopting the science of reading to effectively implementing it in classrooms. The speakers discuss the importance of phonemic awareness, the role of data in literacy instruction, and the need for active engagement in learning. They emphasize the necessity of shifting beliefs among educators and leaders to recognize unfinished learning and the continuous nature of literacy development.
The Public Education Promise Principle 3: Attracting, Hiring, Retaining, and Rewarding the Best People
David Law with Kristine Gilmore, Heidi Sipe, and Burke Royster This panel discussion explores how public education is evolving through AASA’s Public Education Promise initiative, focusing on attracting, hiring, retaining, and rewarding top educational talent. Leaders from diverse districts share strategies, success stories, and resources to support school leaders nationwide.
A School Leader’s Guide to Getting Our AI Priorities Straight: The Race To Be Thoughtful, Not First
Mark Sparvell with Keith R. Krueger In this conversation, Keith Kruger, CEO of CoSN, speaks directly to the questions many school leaders and education technologists are asking right now: How do we adopt AI without rushing into it? Kruger emphasizes thoughtful implementation over a race to be first. Topics include looking beyond the classroom, using AI to solve educator retention and recruitment, and using Agentic AI to solve school administrative challenges.
Mini-White Boards: Where They Maximize Student Learning, Where They Don’t
Jon Harper with Amber B. Haven, Dylan Kane, Andrew Watson, and Brett Benson This conversation delves into the use of mini whiteboards in educational settings, exploring their benefits, challenges, and the cognitive science behind their effectiveness. Educators share their experiences and insights on implementing mini whiteboards to enhance student engagement and understanding, while also addressing potential pitfalls and the importance of routines in their use.
What If the Most Disruptive Thing About AI Is How Confident We Are About It?
The creators of the SAMR, TPACK, Triple E, SETI, and GenAI-U frameworks explored whether AI is truly on the verge of eliminating jobs and what that would mean for education. Panelists agree that many educators are underestimating AI’s current capabilities, creating a growing gap between perception and reality. At the same time, they argue that teaching is not easily replaced, but is being reshaped.
Myths and Misconceptions About Equity: How School Leaders Are Responding
Rachael George with Dr. Latish Reed and Dr. Rosa Isiah In this episode of Principal Street, Rachael George, Latish Reed, and Dr. Rosa Isiah get real about what equity work actually looks like day to day—not the slogans, but the sustained, often messy work behind it. They focus on what educators can actually control—their sphere of influence—rather than trying to fix everything at once.
Helping Students Manage Anxiety: The Connection Between Adult and Student Mental Health
Dr. Regina Lamourelle with James FLoman, Ben Belnap and Ben Springer This conversation continues to discuss the impact of anxiety on teenagers and the importance of managing our own anxiety to assist students better. The guests discuss optimistic teaming as a strategy to foster collaboration among educators, mindfulness practices to enhance emotional regulation, and practical techniques for teachers to implement these strategies in the classroom.
Cognitive Load Theory, Working Memory and What Teachers Can Control
Jon Harper with Dylan Wiliam In this conversation, Jon and Dylan Wiliam delve into cognitive load theory, exploring its implications for teaching and learning. They discuss the distinction between biologically primary and secondary knowledge, the importance of understanding cognitive load in the classroom, and effective teaching strategies that can enhance student learning.
Cheating? Forget About It: Asking The Right Questions About Agentic AI In Education
Episode Guests Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Innovation at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, two Master’s degrees in Visual Communication and Mass Communications, and a Ph.D. in Educational psychology.
The Steps to Fearless Instruction
Rachael George with Ann McCarty Perez, Allyson Apsey and Marla Conteh The conversation focuses on the lessons learned on 90/90/90 schools from fearless instruction perspective on the importance of defining proficiency in nonfiction writing for students, emphasizing the need for clarity in expectations and understanding where students start. It discusses implementing research-proven practices to guide students from their starting point to proficiency in writing.
Access to Advanced Tech Skills: Who Is Being Left Behind, What’s Working to Prevent the Gap?
Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth with Aanya Niaz, Stephanie Durand, Ayan Kishore, and Maxwell Shuftan This conversation zeros in on the groups of people who are being left behind in the rapidly evolving age of AI. The group examines the challenges faced by a broad range of learners who need access to advanced tech skills, as well as the barriers they encounter. The discussion explores specific programs that are effectively preventing or closing the skills gap, and opening doors in underserved communities.
Access to Advanced Tech Skills: Who Is Being Left Behind, What's Working to Prevent the Gap?
Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth with Aanya Niaz, Stephanie Durand, Ayan Kishore, and Maxwell Shuftan This conversation zeros in on the groups of people who are being left behind in the rapidly evolving age of AI. The group examines the challenges faced by a broad range of learners who need access to advanced tech skills, as well as the barriers they encounter. The discussion explores specific programs that are effectively preventing or closing the skills gap, and opening doors in underserved communities.
The Public Education Promise Principle-2: Real Skills, for Real Life
Dr. Brian Troop became Superintendent of the Ephrata Area School District in July 2013. He served the District as Assistant Superintendent from January 2011 through June 2013. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Millersville University, a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Memphis, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Immaculata University.
Rethinking Scarcity: How One School District Used Innovation to Navigate a $100 Million Shortfall
Mark Sparvell with Trey Davis As public school systems face growing budget shortfalls, we speak with the CIO of Broward County Schools about how the district found ways to say yes to innovation when the budget said no. Trey Davis shares the unique challenges of leading technology in one of the nation’s largest school districts and offers insights on adopting AI, designing effective organizational structures, and leveraging partnerships to drive efficiency.
Unlocking Learning: How to Use Retrieval Practice To Improve Understanding for All Students
Jon Harper with Blake Harvard, Sean Morrisey, and Marcie Samayoa In this conversation, our guests discuss how retrieval practice can help all students learn, including those with ADHD and autism. For many teachers, this may challenge the assumption that retrieval practice only works for some learners. Instead, the discussion shows how, when used thoughtfully, retrieval practice can support diverse learning needs and help students build confidence, understanding, and long-term retention.
Mic Drop: Year-End Reviews of BRN's Top Podcasts
BETA – Listen in as we wrap up the year with a mic drop. Each episode reviews the year’s discussions on the top 12 BRN podcasts and producer favorites as they delve into the evolving education landscape. Powered by AI, your hosts dive into the most practical and actionable ideas to support teaching, learning, and school leadership. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Lab. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving these summaries as the technology evolves.
The Next Frontier: The Future of Gen AI Is Conversational, How Should Educators Prepare?
Mark Sparvell with Dr. Vered Shwartz In this conversation, we talk about what it actually feels like to teach, learn, and communicate in a world where humans and AI are increasingly talking to each other. The speaker shares personal experiences with language technologies and the unexpected ways AI can stumble over figurative language—the same kinds of misunderstandings we see with students every day.
Beyond AI Slop: The Pride and Joy of Creativity Is Alive and Well, What's Slowly Dying Is How We Define and Teach It
Did you see the article Charlie Warzel wrote in the Atlantic about how AI is crushing creativity and flooding the zone with soulless, AI-generated slop? While reading the piece, I immediately wondered what the creators of SAMR, TPACK, Triple E, SETI, and Gen AI-U would say about all of this at our monthly AI meet-up. I showed up with lots of questions.Are passionately creative people really parking their imagination and reaching for the easy button?
Opening Tech Doors for the Talented Students We Often Overlook
Pedro Noguera is the Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean of the Rossier School of Education and a Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. A sociologist, Noguera’s research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, as well as by demographic trends in local, regional, and global contexts. He is the author of 15 books.
How Managing Cognitive Load More Skillfully Leads To Better Student Outcomes
Jon Harper with Dylan William, Zach Groshell, Andrew Watson and Laura Stam and Laura Patranella The conversation delves into the significance of cognitive load theory in education, emphasizing the need for teachers to understand how cognitive overload can impact learning and memory retention. It highlights the balance between task engagement and the ability to learn effectively from experiences.
The Public Education Promise Principal-1: How Do We Prioritize Student-Centered Learning?
David Law with Karen Cheser, Ed.D., and Valerie Truesdale In this discussion, we focus on the first principle of the Public Education Promise: Prioritizing student-centered learning. The conversation explores the shift from traditional teacher-led instruction to more engaging, project-based learning approaches that emphasize real-world applications and student involvement.
AI and Reading: How Do We Help Students Cultivate the Habits, Focus, and Joy of Great Readers?
Rachael George with Juliana Worrell, Jennifer Schwanke and Lisa Leaheey If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering how reading instruction should evolve in an AI-driven world, this episode is for you. We trace how literacy has moved from textbooks to tablets to intelligent tools — and explore what that shift means for your classroom. You’ll hear how AI and digital platforms can help personalize reading, spark curiosity, and support every learner’s journey toward deeper comprehension and engagement.
The Essential Body-Mind Connection: Unlocking the Brain's Potential in Engage Students
Gravity Goldberg is an international educational consultant and author of nine books on teaching, including her latest release, Active Learning: 40 Teaching Methods to Engage Students in Every Class and Every Subject (Corwin, 2023). She has over 20 years of teaching experience, including positions as a science teacher, reading specialist, third-grade teacher, special educator, literacy coach, staff developer, assistant professor, educational consultant, and yoga teacher.
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Pedagogical Debt: Why It Matters, Are We Ready To Reduce It, Can Generative AI Help?
We’ve all been there—juggling new tech, new expectations, and wondering if our students are really learning what matters. In this chat, we talk about “pedagogical debt” (the gap between what we know works in teaching and what we actually do), how AI is shaking things up, and why the right kind of curiosity can help. At its heart, it’s a conversation about making sure technology serves learning—not the other way around.
MIC Drop 2025: What the Tech? Looking Back on the AI Explosion in Education, What We Learned
This year-in-review episode looks back at how AI reshaped conversations about teaching and learning, and moved from curiosity to classroom reality. This episode reflects on what educators learned about moving beyond compliance toward mastery, why students often follow rules better than they innovate, and how AI can support feedback, reflection, and trust.
Mic Drop 2025: Reflecting on How School Superintendents United To Lead During Divisive Times
This year-end review of the school superintendent association captures a pivotal year in which school leaders came together for extensive strategy conversations to define a clear path forward. Across these episodes, leaders reflect on navigating divisive times, responding to the pandemic’s lasting impact, and rising above personal biases to lead with purpose.
Mic Drop 2025: We Stopped Asking What Can We Do With AI, and Started Asking What Is AI Doing to Us?
This year-end review of the AIR GPT podcast captured how the creator of the SAMR, TPACK, Triple E SETI, and Gen AI frameworks wrestled with what AI really means for teaching and learning—not in the abstract, but in the day-to-day reality educators are living right now. They talk openly about the promise of AI and the unease it creates, from the rise of AI-driven school models like Alpha School to the growing idea of pedagogical debt—the shortcuts we take today that may cost students later.
Mic Drop 2025: A Year of Progress Toward Blending the Artificial and the Uniquely Human
This AI-powered 2025 review of SuperSpeaks with Mark Sparvell recaps the evolution of a new genre of blended learning, marrying artificial intelligence with our uniquely human needs. The conversations covered a range of this year’s relevant topics. AI’s impact on cognitive skills, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how school leaders can leverage AI as a tool while navigating budget constraints.
Mic Drop 2025: Looking Back At How Educators Effectively Managed A Wildly Chaotic Year
This 2025 year-end review of the Teacher’s Aid podcast with Jon Harper traces how educators rose to meet multiple challenges, finding new ways to support students during one of the most chaotic and destabilizing years many of us have ever experienced. It captures the story behind another year of educators’ remarkable commitment, resilience, and perseverance under pressure. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Labs. We look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves.
Dealing With Feeling: A Roadmap for Helping Students Develop Emotional Regulation
Episode Guests Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance.
AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways to Lighten Your Workload and Focus on What Matters
Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth with Vickie Echols Imagine a world where educators can boost their productivity, task management, and overall well-being with the aid of an AI assistant. In this groundbreaking book, an experienced school leader offers practical strategies for leveraging AI to support a more efficient and effective way to work.
AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways to Lighten Your Workload and Focus on What Matters
Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth with Vickie Echols Imagine a world where educators can boost their productivity, task management, and overall well-being with the aid of an AI assistant. In this groundbreaking book, an experienced school leader offers practical strategies for leveraging AI to support a more efficient and effective way to work.
Transforming School Culture Through Listening: The New Five Ear Model
Listening skills are more critical than ever. In this episode of Principal Street, the discussion centers on the crucial role of listening in educational leadership. The hosts explore how empathetic listening can transform school culture, empower staff and students, and enhance communication. They introduce the Five Ear Model of Listening, emphasizing the importance of active listening in fostering trust and collaboration within school communities.
Unlocking Math Success: Building Basic Fact Fluency and Foundational Skills
Jon Harper with Laura Stam, Anna Stokke, Brian Poncy, and Kristin Ryan This conversation examines the crucial importance of math fact fluency in education, exploring effective teaching strategies, the role of parents, and the challenges faced by educators. The panel shares success stories from their classrooms, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and engagement in fostering student success in mathematics.
Three Approaches to Managing the Volume and Speed of AI Tools Flooding Into Classrooms: One Definitely Doesn't Work
Now that the trickle of generative AI showing up in schools has become a raging river, a fast-moving current is sweeping over teachers and school leaders trying to make smart ed tech decisions this school term. Adding to the drama, the flow of big federal funds supporting tech spending is drying up fast, and uber accountability for every dollar is the new normal. So how is the education community responding, and what’s working? The numbers tell the story.
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