Learning Can’t Wait

While we gear up for season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes.   This week is Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education.   Kristina sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss how schools can leverage federal funds and integrate ed-tech with in-person learning.  They also discuss the important role that mental health plays for students and teachers alike, and Kristina shares how her own mental health journey led to a career in education.   Join us every Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gWneRU_u.  Next week, we revisit our conversation with Nina Rees, the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

On today’s Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Marlon Styles Jr. from the Learner-Centered Collaborative. Listen as Marlon describes his work designing meaningful learning experiences, where students are given a prominent seat at the table and placed firmly at the center.   Marlon and Hayley also discuss why representation matters, and Marlon shares how his grandmother's lessons on listening have influenced his work with learner-centered approaches.  Finally, we hear about how appreciating the joyful moments as an educator leads to more joy all around.

Today on the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Michelle Newstadt and Barbara Hubert, Directors of Learning Design at BrainPop.  Hear about how both guests had non-linear paths toward education, and how a drive for equity and access landed them at BrainPop.   In this episode, we explore how BrainPop connects with kids, and look at why empathy for both teachers and students is at the core of what they do.  We also hear about why data is essential to tracking efficacy in education.   Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Marlon Styles from the Learner-Centered Collaborative.

In today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Adam Ezrig about his work with the Collaborative for Student Success and how his team uses data to find and promote the best examples of education reform. Adam and Hayley talk about the importance of high-quality learning materials, and discuss how an engaged family combined with public education is the very best recipe for success.   Adam, who went on to receive a Masters in Public Policy, also tells the story of how a school administrator once told his parents that he was a “slow, unengaged learner” who would likely never graduate from high school.  Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk Marlon Styles, of the Learner-Centered Collaborative.

Today on the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Dr. Baron Davis, a former Superintendent at Richland Two and Senior Advisor at Digital Promise. In their conversation, Dr. Davis emphasizes the significance of fostering a sense of community in education and highlights the essential qualities he believes teachers should possess. Drawing from his experience as a superintendent, Dr. Davis shares his approach to selecting top-notch teachers, including the insightful questions he poses to candidates. Hayley and Baron also delve into the advice that Dr. Davis would offer to newly minted teachers embarking on their careers. Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Adam Ezring, Deputy Director at Collaborative for Student Success.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast!  This week, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with founder of Inspiring Educators, Belle Linda Halpern.  Belle describes how she got her start using theater exercises for leadership training and discusses how storytelling can help create community around schools.   Hayley and Belle also examine how humility helps leaders establish trust and how relationship building is essential to keeping teachers motivated and connected to the school mission.   Don't miss next week's episode exploring Real Life and the Metaverse with Musinah Morris.

This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast we talk to iTutor’s very own Dr. Kelsey Young!  Listen as host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks with Dr. Young about implementation science and evidence-based practices for education.  Dr. Young describes why storytelling is essential to making data widely implemented, and they discuss how such data affects programs like high-dosage tutoring.  Kelsey also tells the podcast about how her work with students with disabilities influenced her mission today. Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Belle Linda Halpern - Founder and Board Chair of Inspiring Educators.

This week on the learning can’t wait podcast we talk to Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO of Started, Inc.  Kaluarachchi and host Hayley Spira-Bauer discuss the current and expanding definition of entrepreneur, and examine the intersection between business and personal purpose.  They also explore how education entrepreneurs can coach one another and share learnings in efforts to make everyone more successful.    Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to education researcher, Dr. Kelsey Young.