10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

AI as an Assistant: Rethinking Learning and the Future of School

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opening Paragraph In this episode, we tackle the challenges educators face as uncertainty around AI, demographic shifts, and evolving student futures ...

Getting Consistent Results from AI: What Teachers and Students Need to Know

22 Dec 2025

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Many teachers are frustrated when AI gives great results one day and confusing or unreliable responses the next. This episode explores why that happen...

The Science of Attention: The Difference One Teacher Makes

21 Dec 2025

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The science of attention explains why learning cannot happen without focus—and why one teacher can make all the difference. Learn how to understand ...

4 Essential Ways to Teach Reading with Jennifer Burns

08 Dec 2025

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Every child can become a reader — but only when we build strong foundational skills. In this episode, literacy consultant Jennifer Burns explains th...

Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel

17 Nov 2025

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What if math could feel like play? 🎲 In this inspiring episode, mathematician and educator Dan Finkel—founder of Math for Love—joins Vicki Davi...

Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr. Catlin Tucker on Smarter Lesson Design and UDL

10 Nov 2025

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Dr. Catlin Tucker, bestselling author and blended learning expert, joins Vicki Davis to talk about how teachers can design better lessons with AI—wi...

6 Ideas for Teaching Writing Now with Nancy McCabe

08 Nov 2025

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Teaching writing can feel challenging in today's world of short attention spans and AI-generated text—but it doesn't have to be! In this encouraging...

AI, Speakable, and the Future of Language Teaching

04 Nov 2025

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Learning a new language can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! In this inspiring conversation, Spanish teacher Dawne Beck joins host Vicki Davis...

ChatGPT, Mental Health and the Teen Tragedy We Can't Ignore

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My students asked me about the Adam Raine wrongful death suit. Parents have asked me. So, I had to spend some time digging into the issues there and h...

Why Teachers Must Learn to Say "No" (And How to Do It)

08 Sep 2025

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Teachers often feel pressured to say "yes" to everything. Dr. Brad Johnson shares why assertiveness is the secret to avoiding burnout and thriving in ...

A Cool Secret for Helping Kids Understand Math

26 Aug 2025

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Too many kids see math as boring or irrelevant. Tinashe Blanchet shares how creative, real-world projects like scale models can help students engage d...

Richard Culatta: What an AI-Ready Graduate Really Looks Like

20 Aug 2025

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AI didn't break assessments—it revealed just how flawed they already were. Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD, shares how schools can prepare AI-read...

Building Cybersecurity Skills in Schools: The Student SOC

18 Aug 2025

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Cyber attacks on schools are growing. Auburn University's Jay James shows how student-led cybersecurity operations prepare learners and protect campus...

Low Morale or Toxic Culture? Solutions with Stand Tall Steve Bollar

16 Aug 2025

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Staff morale slipping or culture feeling off? In minutes, Stand Tall Steve Bollar shares quick, no-cost moves to lift school climate, empower staff, a...

NEWS: Common Sense Warnings about Social AI Apps and More

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's education news brings critical warnings every educator needs to hear. We're covering a major Apple security update, OpenAI's new Study Mod...

Top 10 AI Tips for Schools to Do Now

21 Jul 2025

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As we prepare to return to school and with all of the announcements over the summer, what are the things we should do right away to prepare. Should we...

3 Easy AI Prompts I teach My Students on Day 1

11 Jul 2025

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I have three AI prompts I teach my students on the first day. Learn about why I do this and what the prompts are in this turbo tip episode! See the th...

Top 5 Copilot Breakthroughs Unveiled at ISTE 2025 with Mike Tholfsen

25 Jun 2025

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Microsoft's Mike Tholfsen unveils game-changing AI breakthroughs for educators at ISTE 2025, including Copilot Chat for teens 13+, the revolutionary T...

3 EFFECTive Strategies: Curiosity Corner, Brain Breaks, Action Teams

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it takes a wake-up call to transform from just being "a teacher" to being "THE teacher" who makes a difference. Math teacher and tech direct...

My 30 Hot June AI and Edtech Tools and EduNews Show (June 2025)

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a deep dive into the latest AI tools and education headlines? In this special extended news episode, Vicki Davis shares 15 cutting-edge AI t...

Stop, Think, Question: A Teacher's Guide to Responsible AI with Audrey Watters

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

with Audrey Watters | Episode 903 | Tech Tool Tuesday Are we racing toward an AI future without asking the right questions? Author and ed-tech critic ...

Teacher Brain Burnout? GPT-4.1 and 8 Other Headlines that Matter

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for ideas to engage your students in conversation? In this week's quick news roundup, I give you stories about: The impact of overwork on ...

Real-World Math That Boosts Student Achievement with Dr. Erin Krupa

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to help students truly understand and enjoy math? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Erin Krupa shares her powerful research and practical cla...

AI Gone Wild, Canva Code, and Badger Licking?! 15 Tech Stories for Classrooms Now

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From rogue AI behaviors to Google Gemini's web-building skills, this week's 10 Minute Teacher Podcast is your fast, fun roundup of the most classroom-...

Be a More Effective Teacher with Scientific Principles of Teaching

08 May 2025

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What does the science actually say about teaching methods that work? In this episode, Nathaniel Hansford shares how you can become a more effective te...

How Do We Know Who's Human? A New Tech Raises Big Questions

03 May 2025

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On May 1, 2025, Sam Altman's identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities. Th...

How to Truly Connect with Students (and Why It Matters)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students won't learn if they don't feel seen. 💡 In this inspiring episode, veteran educator Dr. Lucy Lambert-Guesnard shares practical ways to buil...

5 Free Evernote Features Every Educator Should Know

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get more organized as a teacher or school leader—without spending a dime? In this episode, productivity expert Dr. Frank Buck shares five fr...

How to Stop Teacher Burnout Before It Stops You

28 Apr 2025

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Teacher burnout is real — but it doesn't have to end your career. In this motivational Monday episode, Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (Dr. PBJ) shares ...

News Roundup: What's the Latest in Edtech and AI Right Now?

25 Apr 2025

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What do teachers need to know this week about AI, edtech tools, privacy risks, and time-saving features? In this fast-paced news update, Vicki Davis —...

How to Help Every Child Feel Like They Belong

24 Apr 2025

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In this inspiring episode, Principal Carlos Ramirez, named "2024 Principal of the Year" by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendent...

Fun Grammar Strategies That Actually Work

22 Apr 2025

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Can grammar really be fun? Yes! In this episode, literacy coach and author Patty McGee shares fresh, playful ways to teach grammar that actually work—...

Teaching Math in 2025: Dan Meyer on Tools, Trends, and True Engagement

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we move beyond drill-and-kill and actually engage students in math? In this visionary episode, Dan Meyer shares how Desmos and Amplify are tran...

56% of New Teachers in Texas Are Uncertified: The Impact on Learning

21 Apr 2025

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Is passion enough to teach? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jacob Kirksey—Assistant Professor of Education Policy at Texas Tech University—reveals r...

8 Insights About Early Childhood Education

16 Apr 2025

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Isabelle Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, joins Vicki Davis to explore why the early years gap is our greatest educat...

5 Ways to Help Students Succeed in School and Life

09 Apr 2025

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Daron Franklin also known as "Coach Frank," is a former Algebra I teacher turned human performance coach. His practical advice to help teachers reach ...

How to Actually Engage Students Who Have Zero Attention Span

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions, talks bluntly about cell phone policies and...

AI in Education: Friend or Foe? A Student Perspective #AILiteracyDay

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is AI Literacy Day, Friday, March 28, 2025. So, as my part in celebrating this day, I thought the best people to speak about this topic is my st...

Personalizing Learning for Teachers & Students

24 Mar 2025

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Courtney Walker, NASSP National Assistant Principal of the year for 2024 talks about personalize learning for both teachers and students at her school...

How to Build a Thriving Music Program: Expert Advice from Adrian Gordon

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adrian Gordon, a seasoned music educator with over 20 years of experience, as he shares his insights on bui...

How Fortnite Can be Free Physics Fun for Everyone!

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Fortnite Creative is emerging as a groundbreaking tool for physics education and game-based ...

How to Reduce Teacher Stress: Self-Care Strategies for 2025

03 Mar 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the essential topic of self-care for educators with expert Morgane Michael, author of "Burn Out and Fired Up" and "Bluep...

How to Shorten the Line at the Principal's Office

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional discipline isn't working—so what should we do instead? In this episode, Joshua Stamper, educator and co-author of The Language of Behavi...

Teaching Writing in an AI World: A Practical Guide

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI tools like ChatGPT become more accessible, how can teachers help students develop authentic writing skills? In this episode, Vicki Davis talks w...

11 Simple Hacks for Teachers to Save Time | Dr. Desiree Alexander

10 Feb 2025

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Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and struggling to find time for what truly matters—your students? In this episode of The 10 M...

Why RTI and MTSS Matter: Strategies to Support Every Learner with Mike Mattos

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to revolutionize student support with RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) in this expert-led episod...

Breaking the Algorithm: How Flipboard and the Fediverse Empower Educators (Episode 877)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to break free from algorithmic echo chambers and reclaim your personalized news feed. In this episode, William "Coach" Jeffery, an experi...

Apple Intelligence and Its Impact on the Classroom

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's ever-evolving educational landscape, technology is redefining how we teach and learn. With the release of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 an...

From Ego to Excellence: Leadership Growth with Dr. Samuel Nix

07 Jan 2025

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🌟 Leadership is not about ego; it's about transformation. 🌟 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Samuel Nix, award-winning educator and Chief Academic...

How to Help Kids Use Devices Responsibly

03 Jan 2025

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In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected W...

4 Essentials for Every Teacher: How to Design Lessons, Engage Kids and Manage Your Classroom

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essent...

91% Proficiency: How One Teacher Transformed Reading Outcomes In Just One Year

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could achieve a 40% increase in ELA proficiency in just one school year? Teacher Ezera Washington from Paterson, New Jersey, did exactly t...

12 Easy Ways to Teach Kids to Code: Hour of Code & CS4Ed Week 2024

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for CS4Ed Week 2024 and the Hour of Code with this special episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast! 🎉 We're sharing 12 practical and fun...

Teaching and Having Gratitude and Thankfulness

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special extended episode is for family and friends to listen to in the car or around the holidays. It is from what I call my "legacy project," Co...

How to Get Kids Excited About Writing

19 Nov 2024

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Speech-to-text, audio, personal drawings and pictures, and writing about things kids love are all part of helping kids get excited about writing. In ...

Practical Tips on How to Teach Reading from Jennifer Serravallo

14 Nov 2024

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Sometimes, teachers can struggle to "fit it all in" when it comes to reading. What a relief it is to hear reading instructional leaders like Jennifer ...

NASSP Principal of the Year 2025: Dr. Tracie Anderson Swiley

02 Nov 2024

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Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley the Principal of Fairfield High School in South Carolina was named the 2025 Principal of the Year for the United States by...

An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal

09 Oct 2024

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This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the "Sherwood ...

How to Help Students and Schools in Traumatic Times

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss a critical issue many schools are facing—how to help students and staff heal from trauma. Whether it's a safety event...

Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal

23 Sep 2024

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In today's episode of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, we sit down with well-known educator and author George Couros to dive into his latest book, What...

What Makes Kids Excited to Learn?

16 Sep 2024

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We want our students to be engaged and to want to learn. Particularly since the pandemic, many schools have struggled to engage learners. Today's epis...

The Spectacular Story of Quest Academy: Whole School Competency-Based Learning

09 Sep 2024

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Nicki Slaugh is a trailblazing principal who pioneered personalized competency-based learning at Question Academy Junior High in Utah. Nicki's innovat...

Remarkably Simple Ways to Teach Students to Read

02 Sep 2024

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Join us as Pam Allyn, a renowned literacy expert and author of influential books such as Every Child a Super Reader, shares her unique insights on how...

How California is Improving Computer Science Education

26 Aug 2024

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How can teachers without a computer science background effectively teach the subject? What does effective Computer Science professional development lo...

How to Use AI to Promote Equity Now

19 Aug 2024

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In today's episode, we dive into the transformative potential of AI in promoting equity in education with Victoria Thompson, one of ISTE's 2023 "Top 2...

3 Surprisingly Easy AI Strategies for Every Classroom

14 Aug 2024

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Monica Burns and I talk about three AI strategies for every classroom. In this podcast we'll answer the following questions: How can AI be used to ge...

Revealing Essential AI and Cybersecurity Literacies Everybody Needs to Know

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best practices for teachers to ensure that their devices are secure? We all have to keep our devices safe and secure our student data. As...

How to Prevent AI Cheating: Integrity in the AI Age

29 Jul 2024

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What are some creative ways to design assignments that prevent AI cheating? Professor Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff is working to adjust her assignments fo...

Some Big AI Problems: The Eliza Effect and More

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, everyone is talking about AI. However, how do the concerns about AI apply to our classrooms today? Tom Mullaney talks about concerns with: The E...

How Do We Really Engage Students? with Eric Sheninger

03 Jun 2024

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In this show, I sit down with Eric Sheninger, CEO of Aspire Change EDU and author of "Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms." Together, we explore the...

Practical Ways to Overcome Procrastination

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination comes to us all. And sometimes, we just don't have enough time. Today we unpack how we deal with procrastination, which is often tackl...

How Women's Unique Insights Transform Leadership

11 Apr 2024

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In a world constantly demanding excellence and innovation, it is easy to overlook a fundamental truth: the way we treat each other has profound implic...

4 Essential Ingredients to Engage Students in the AI Age

03 Apr 2024

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A.J. Juliani, author if the upcoming book Meaningful & Relevant: Engaging Learners in an Age of Distraction (will be posted here when it is live), tal...

8 Awesome Ideas for Your Classroom in April

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

April is a busy month. Here are some of the tools and tips for you to explore as you prepare your lessons for this month! I talk about some great book...

How to Tell if Teaching is Still a Good Fit For You

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a teacher, it is healthy to evaluate where we are in our career. Is what I'm doing now still a good fit? Are there changes I need to make? And more...

An Innovative Mastery-Based Self-Paced Math Classroom That Works

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Self-paced mastery-based learning has many misconceptions and misunderstandings about how it is being implemented. Today's guest, Joe Manfre, a math t...

Free in 50 Languages: The Hedy Programming Language Phenomenon

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Felienne Hermans is a middle school teacher one day a week, and college professor four days a week. She created a natural language programming tool in...

How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sp...

Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the educa...

The Energy Bus: 5 Ways to Elevate Your Campus Vibe

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every school has a vibe, a culture, a feeling. Sometimes the same school can have a different vibe at different times during the year. Today, Dr. Jim ...

How to Make Every Student Feel Valued

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I hope today's show will provoke thought and thinking about what it means to relate to our students. Relationships may not be easily measurable but ha...

3 Ways to Be a Less Stressed Educator

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are you doing, educators? Are you stressed? While that can be typical, we also want to consider the habits that will help us teach long-term with ...

A New Essential Formative Feedback Tool for Project Based Learning

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Tech Tuesday, I record my screen as I make a custom GPT to evaluate my student websites. This is being released as a podcast and as a YouTu...

Empowering New Teachers: Insights from Alex Kajitani, the Rapping Mathematician

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I interview Alex Kajitani, the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year and author of the boo...

5 Simple Ways to Give a Genuine Compliment

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're celebrating World Compliment Day; I find myself reflecting on the profound impact that giving compliments can have—not jus...

From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? On today's episode, fifth-grade teacher James N...

Money Matters: How to Equip Students for Financial Success

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial topic for every student but often overlooked in the curriculum: financial literacy. Brian Curcio joi...

Unlock Your Second Brain: A Guide to Choosing the Best Digital Notetaking App

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As rapidly as notebook services are changing, it is so important that its worth the risk. Today, I'll share six apps for digital note-taking and my ex...

The First Professional Athlete To Go From Illiteracy To A Master's Degree

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn from an NBA player who admitted he was illiterate at age 32, learned to read, went back to college and eventually earned his master's d...

5 Ingredients For Student Well-Being: Help Students Be Healthy

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critic...

Simple Ways to Put More Rigor in Your Lesson Plans

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, Barbara Blackburn shares about the concept of rigor in education. We discuss how rigor is not about making things harder for students...

7 Ways to Make Worksheets Engaging and Effective: The Ultimate Guide

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. I'll ...

10+ Ways to Use Adobe Express in the classroom

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adob...

Hero at the Classroom Door

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine standing at the doorway of possibility, where every greeting and every look holds the potential to uplift a child's spirit. This heartfelt epi...

4 Entrepreneurial Secrets Every Teacher Needs to Empower Learning

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The entrepreneurial spirit isn't confined to the world of business – it can thrive in every classroom, every day. It aligns seamlessly with dynamic ...

The Rise of Esports in Education: Breaking New Ground

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to know how to start an eSports program in your school. Or if you want to know why so many schools are getting eSports programs, this epis...

28 Questions to Ask Yourself As You Plan Your Year

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ViAs we start this year, each of us is in different circumstances. I rebel against anyone with a "one size fits all" plan that works for everybody. Ea...

How to Make Teaching A Long-Term Career: What Works

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Schroder, author of "Teach From Your Best Self, A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom." With this in mi...

Charting New Territories in PD: The Witsby Story with ASCD

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. As a ...

Cool Cat Teacher's AI Insight: 10 Ways I'm Using AI Today

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to...