Pearland ISD’s Podcast that highlights people who are the Building Blocks of Pearland ISD. Your Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger hosts the show and gives listeners, parents, students and staff an inside look at who is Building Pearland Proud. Guests will include students, staff, leadership and community members. #BuildPearlandProud
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Talks with Tyler ISD, a podcast about passionate people who have a heart for students. The host, Jennifer Hines, Chief Communications Officer at Tyler ISD will be talking to a variety of guests, and each episode will focus on specific topics for you, the Tyler ISD community. We’ll cover things from district-wide objectives and initiatives, down to inspiring stories from our own teachers in the classrooms.
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Voices with Vinson is a podcast and video series hosted by Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. David Vinson. Each episode highlights the people, programs, and stories that shape Conroe Independent School District. Through conversations with students, educators, staff, and community partners, the series offers an inside look at learning, leadership, service, and innovation across the district. The goal is to inform, celebrate, and build understanding by sharing real experiences from those who live ...
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The Dragon Podcast is a production of Carroll ISD in Southlake, Texas. Each episode explores timely and relevant topics impacting the district—from school funding and legislative updates to academic programs, student success, and community partnerships. Join us as we highlight the voices, decisions, and stories shaping the future of Carroll ISD.
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Lake Travis ISD Matters is the official podcast of the Lake Travis Independent School District.
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Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid shares information and news from around the district in conversations with students and staff.
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This is Klein ISD's podcast about all things education. Our guests are rotating educators & students from all over the school district. We talk about everything from our guests' journeys, to academics, to leadership development, and more! This podcast is for anyone who is wanting to expand their knowledge of Klein Family and hear our conversations about the journey of educators being joyful, reflective, transparent, and deliberate about applying their learning to transform the world!
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Get to know some of the wonderful folks who make up our great district. From the boardroom to the classroom and every place in between, we have some incredible people in our district with some incredible stories to tell! Brought to you by our wonderful high school technology interns.
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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.
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Attendance Talk is a Dallas ISD bi-weekly podcast where members of the Parent Services Department interview guests, provide support, and share a little humor all while helping the families of Dallas ISD work together with staff to improve student attendance.
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The Northside ISD Literacy Project Podcast This pod is for high school English teachers in Northside ISD, right here in San Antonio Texas. Each week, we share lesson ideas and best practices for teaching the concepts and skills students will explore in your courses.
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UMBC Mic'd Up Podcast welcomes faculty, students, alumni, and industry thought leaders to share their insights and UMBC experiences.
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Welcome to Learners Inspired, where amazing things happen. We're just two Instructional Technologist eager to share our journey and experience with technology integration in Northwest ISD classrooms. We're so glad you're here.
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Fill up your idle time in the car rider line with CCISD. This bi-weekly podcast dives deeper into a wide-range of educational news and resources with District leaders and area experts. Listeners can also join in on the conversation during the live recording on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/clearcreekisd).
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Award-winning professional learning podcasts that serve the global education community.
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The East Montgomery County Hour is all about Splendora, New Caney, and Porter communities. We will share current information with guests from law enforcement, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office, the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber, the fire departments, businesses, local non profits, upcoming events, New Caney ISD, and Splendora ISD and the local governance. Growth and opportunities are all around us in EMC! Contact Margie at [email protected] for more information.
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The Floresville ISD Teaching & Learning Team facilitates conversations focused on district news, the hottest news in education, and highlights our amazing staff.
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Welcome to the Bird-Cast! This is the audio version of different discussions, videos, and interviews that are done by the Birdville Nest Digital Learning team from Birdville ISD in Fort Worth Texas. Our mission is to empower teachers to develop innovative lessons that create powerful learning experiences for every student that walks into a BIRDVILLE ISD school. We are excited to share our training and learning that we have developed in this podcast! So come and join us on this podcast journe ...
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AMCMS is a 7th and 8th grade public school in College Station ISD. The CatCast is to share all of the great things that occurs on a daily basis at AMCMS! Enjoy the goodness of our school.
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EDU of 76067 is a podcast created by the district lead librarian and instructional technology specialist of Mineral Wells ISD whose main goal is to share and inform listeners of all things EDU- instructional technology, classroom strategies, educational buzz words, and point-of-view from other educators. If it involves the world of education, we’re going to examine it.
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Discover innovative approaches, insights, & impactful work being done across the nation to advance K-12 education.
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3Es in a Pod is a podcast from the Little Elm ISD Digital Learning Services department, designed as a way to further support the district mission to ENGAGE, EQUIP, and EMPOWER each student. Episodes will explore integration ideas and resources, Digital Citizenship tips, and pedagogy based discussion about what is happening in Digital Learning here in the district and beyond.
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Welcome to the wild world of Texas Policing! Real stories told by real officers from the streets! Anything from the police academy to retirement and everything in between! Let us help you understand why we are the way we are!
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We at sole fitness take a “blanket” approach to wellness…meaning we focus on the whole body: mentally, physically and spiritually. We know that it takes more than just exercise and nutrition. A person’s attitude and motivation plays a huge role in their success when it comes to healthy living. When you just focus on one or these areas many times you are just treating the “symptoms” of overeating or lack of exercise. When we add the mental and spiritual components we search for the “truths” o ...
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WEBO Podcast Network News covers the news and events for Lancaster High School, Lancaster ISD and the City of Lancaster, Texas for the occupants of the school, district and city. All of the reporting, interviewing, news gathering and writing is done by the students of Lancaster High School.
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Teach Your Way with BenQ
Hosted by the edtech enthusiasts within BenQ from Marketing, Sales, Engineering, & Leadership
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Pratt on Texas, the news and commentary of Texas.
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The MindPlay podcast brings together education leaders to explore current and future K-12 instruction. Focused on curriculum, teaching, and innovation, it offers insights into literacy, personalized learning, and technology, helping educators improve student outcomes and drive meaningful change in schools.
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CFB Friday Night Lights Presents It's Fall Y'all Podcast - Each week, the It's Fall Y'all podcast will feature segments from football games at Standridge Stadium in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. We will feature guest podcasters, our bands, cheerleaders, drill teams, football teams and more. This podcast is a celebration of Friday Night Lights in CFBISD.
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The Cy-Fair Sports Report is your one-stop shop for Cy-Fair ISD sports coverage. The Houston Chronicle's Kevin Cook, VYPE's Thomas Bingham, and Varsity Wires' Chase Parisher host a weekly 17-6A sports show.
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This is a podcast dedicated to exploring how technology can be utilized by teachers as tools to support and improve instruction and learning.
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Join Mrs. Udderbutter and her furry friends in a weekly family podcast of original stories, songs and skits with the goal of getting kids to read and write more! Is your 5-8 year-old's screen time dictating how they think and play? Is their attention span shrinking? Let's slow things down. Let's go back to kids using their imagination to create. To play. An ode to Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow, I created Bookish Bovine in response to the alarmingly low numbers of 3rd grade literacy in Fo ...
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Broadcasting from the heart of the City of Wylie. The Live Love Wylie podcast brings you the people that shape and make our city what it is today, incredible individuals from the past to present day and the incredible stories they carry with them. We bring you the history of our town from the businesses that have blazed a trail and the entrepreneurs leading the future. We meet and engage with the leaders from around our city from local officials, Wylie ISD leadership and more. We dive into t ...
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OnYourMark is a mission-driven podcast exploring how high-dosage virtual tutoring can close early literacy gaps and expand opportunity for students across the country. Through conversations with superintendents, chief academic officers, and education leaders, the show dives into scalable solutions that merge human connection with data-driven instruction. The tone is intelligent, purposeful, and compassionate, focused on equity, access, and impact
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Fort Worth Independent School District: Public Board of Education Video Podcast
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The Achieving Kids podcast is a conversation featuring experts in subjects related to raising happy, successful children in today’s world. On each broadcast, parent guests will provide their perspective on current trends and issues our kids face in school, society and at home. Our goal is to provide a better understanding of how the decisions we make as educators help promote the best interests of our kids…and community. We will tackle big subjects…and entertain different viewpoints…but the ...
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What do great Opportunity Culture educators do, and what have they learned about successfully redesigning school roles to reach all students with excellent teaching? Opportunity Culture Audio pieces bring their voices and advice to you, to help confront some of the stickiest issues facing education.
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The OneEyed Watchlist Podcast High School Basketball in Texas — Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Uncompromising. We cover Texas high school basketball like nobody else—straight talk, real stories, and the basketball players who are built different. From under-the-radar grinders to future stars, we spotlight the moments, mindsets, and matchups that matter. You’ll hear the basketball stories behind the box scores. The conversations you won’t find anywhere else. Because we see what others miss, and we ...
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Education insider and consultant, Todd Dallas Lamb, sits down with education leaders from across the country to discuss the latest industry trends, policies, and challenges. From the schoolhouse to the C-suite, On the Clock is your exclusive window into all things education.
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Discussing EdTech with industry leaders, CTO's, campus techs, teachers, and policy makers with the ultimate goal of helping students.
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The Blacklands Café is a visit each weekday with some of the most interesting people in Northeast Texas. Authors, politicians, representatives from non-profit organizations, business leaders, thought leaders, and others visit with host John Mark Dempsey and "have a cup of coffee on the house." New episodes post each weekday.
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Coach 360 is a podcast dedicated to helping high school coaches take their leadership to the next level. In each episode, we'll talk to high school coaches and athletic directors about topics like: developing culture, locker room management, character development, hiring staff, mental toughness, anger management, practice and preparation techniques, and more.
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Join us as we take a closer look at Mesquite ISD's ReadPlayTalk initiative, exploring parent and child interaction, school involvement, business partnerships, and community engagement. By listening to this podcast, you'll be encouraged to read, play, and talk with your child every day!
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News Briefs from the Austin American Statesman, Austin, TX
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To College And Beyond
Michael King for The Institute for Public School Initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin
This podcast examines the multifaceted world of college and career readiness. You can join host Michael King as he investigates with other educators and professionals what it means for our students to truly be “college and career ready”.
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Discover the heartbeat of Allen and Fairview as we bring you closer to the community you call home. Whether you're settling into your first house, exploring local business opportunities, or just keen on staying connected with your neighbors, the Allen Fairview Insider is your gateway to all things local.
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Episode 3893: Azle ISD case shows moral decline of civic leadership | Feds clamp down on RGV illegal alien “charity” – Pratt on Texas 1/8/2026
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43:55The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: The attitude and words of Azle ISD’s superintendent Todd Smith demonstrate not only the stench of local government but also the massive decline in our social morality and sense of ethics. It’s similar to what many of the apostate “churches” have adopted: Don’t be angry with t…
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Capacity Through Clarity: How Dr. NaTasha Crain Is Strengthening Literacy Systems in Marshall ISD
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33:06In today’s episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. NaTasha Crain, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Marshall Independent School District in East Texas. With her entire career rooted in East Texas public schools, Dr. Crain shares how her journey from secondary English teacher to elementary principal to district leader—…
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Building Systems for Results: Leadership Stories from Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Lockhart ISD
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54:26This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Across the country, leaders are searching for practical ways to move beyond isolated initiatives and build systems that actually change teaching and learning. In the third edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week, Nancy Brightwell (Charlotte-Mecklenburg…
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Innovation in Action: How Spring ISD Elevates Learning with BenQ Education
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18:27In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, host Carly Burton speaks with Kevin Holiday, Director of Instructional Technology, and Ryan Causey, District Instructional Technology Specialist from Spring ISD. They discuss the district’s transition from projectors to BenQ interactive boards, how it has transformed classroom instruction, and the impact…
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In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Brett Shelby, the new principal of the Career & Technology Center (CTC). Brett shares how his leadership experience in elementary and middle schools shaped his approach to guiding high school students as they explore their futures. He dives into the impact of the CTC’s career pathways—how ha…
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AI in K-12 Education: Help, Hindrance, or Highway to the Future?
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1:04:01This edWeb podcast is presented by CoSN and AASA and sponsored by ClassLink. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a source of intrigue and new learning for multiple facets of society. School systems are no exception. In its various forms, AI can sometimes be an eff…
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Episode 3892: Some A&M profs behave like smart aleck children | More hypocrisy from Left on Maduro capture – Pratt on Texas 1/7/2025
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44:11The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Some Texas A&M faculty behave like children – and the press pats them on the head encouraging such while telling us that the professors are victims of evil censorship. It’s really something all together different. I spend a good deal of time picking apart this story: Texas A&…
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Episode 3891: Study: Dems as Godless as they appear | Hilton did no wrong | Big gains in Texas sales tax revenue – Pratt on Texas 1/6/2026
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43:48The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Study: Democrats are as pagan and Godless as you would imagine, and it has gotten much worse. But we’re all in trouble because Republicans are less and less believers too – but not nearly to the extent of Dems, yet. Good ol’ classy Crocked Crockett: Jasmine Crockett says ‘f— …
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Sun Jinkal | Follow-Up Interview Episode | One-Eyed Scout
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17:31Send us a text Sun Jinkal is a real stock riser — and this is the follow-up interview after seeing him compete and produce this summer. In this OES Watchlist episode, we go deeper than highlights. We talk competitiveness, shot selection, leadership, film honesty, toughness, and the habits that translate when the level jumps. This is the kind of con…
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#090 - Principal Series: The Magic in Magnolia with Veronica August
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22:05In this Principal Series episode, host Dr. Larry Berger sits down with Veronica August, Principal of Magnolia Elementary, to explore what makes her campus bloom. Principal August shares what inspired her path into leadership, the programs and traditions that define Magnolia’s warm, nurturing culture, and how her team partners with families to help …
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Episode 3890: Dems need arresting if Venezuela action illegal | AT&T knifes Dallas | U-Haul: Texas #1 again – Pratt on Texas 1/5/2026
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43:45The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: There is plenty of irony in the U.S. action in Venezuela to go around. But, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is the utter nonsense being spewed by Democrats about the action being illegal. Jonathan Turley well covers that fact that this exact issue has already been litigated to…
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Episode 3889: Last day of 2025 shows much Leftist & Islamic hypocrisy on basic Americanism | Anti-Wimp update – Pratt on Texas 12/31/2025
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43:24The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: On display this last day of 2025 is more great Leftist, and Islamic, hypocrisy over the most basic of American rights. And as you’d expect, you get hateful speech from those decrying others’ speech as “hate speech.” These stories demonstrate it all: Islamophobic Attack at Wal…
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Episode 3888: Texas GOP Primary ballot resolutions set | New state park preview with First Day Hikes – Pratt on Texas 12/30/2025
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44:01The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: A new Texas state park with beautiful geography is coming in 2026: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. An opening date has not been set but participants in First Day Hikes, registration required, will get a preview on New Year’s Day. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored b…
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Reading to Coherence: How Kelly Elrod Is Rebuilding Literacy Systems in Anderson School District 5
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40:20In today’s episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Kelly Elrod, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Continuous Improvement in Anderson School District 5 (South Carolina). With 35 years in education—spanning early childhood special education, literacy coaching, school turnaround leadership, and district-level roles—Kelly shares what it t…
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#089 - Principal Series: Rooted at Rustic Oak with Beth West
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26:10In this Principal Series episode, Dr. Larry Berger sits down with Beth West, the steady heartbeat of Rustic Oak Elementary. Principal West reflects on her journey in school leadership, the traditions and programs that make Rustic Oak special, and the deep relationships she’s built with families, students, and staff over the years. She also shares t…
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Episode 3887: Flip-flop on Texas’ 4th largest city | X backs Texan’s free speech fight | Manufacturing outlook – Pratt on Texas 12/29/2025
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43:35The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: What do the recent census estimates show about Texas’ major cities and counties? One result is a flip-flop on the which is the fourth largest city in Texas – but don’t worry, it will flip back as Austin keeps raising taxes while Tarrant County keeps lowering property taxes. O…
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Episode 3886: Why is Dallas arresting street preachers? | Abilene nets a Bass Prop Shops due to growth – Pratt on Texas 10/26/2025
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43:47The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: What’s going on with free speech in the City of Dallas? Dallas police arrested, or detained, street preachers preaching the Gospel on public property, outside the American Airlines Center. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the…
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Episode 3885: Update on Texas’ fight against CAIR, school choice | Melania tops Biden/Obama for Christmas decor – Pratt on Texas 11/24/2025
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43:39The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: More about Governor Abbott’s fight against CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood in Texas: Texas governor says state will ‘purge’ terror supporters after targeting Muslim groups Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action in Lawsuit Involving the Terrorist Organization CAIR Paxt…
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Episode 3884: Odessa & Ector Co. are models for Stench of Local Government | Judge Pitman strikes again – Pratt on Texas 12/23/2025
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43:49The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Odessa and Ector County exemplify the Stench of Local Government at present: Citizens said no to bonds to build a new courthouse; officials gave them the middle finger and went ahead anyway with a $200 million project with debt from C.O. bonds. Odessa’s civic cheerleader crew…
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#088 - Principal Series: Star Power with Principal Stacie Van Loenen
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25:49In this Principal Series episode, host Dr. Larry Berger sits down with Stacie Van Loenen, Principal of Silverlake Elementary, for a look at the leadership, culture, and innovation driving her campus. Principal Van Loenen shares what inspired her journey into school leadership, the programs and traditions that make Silverlake shine, how her team par…
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Episode 3883: Jason Corley on court win over Bowtie Bully Curtis Parrish’s courthouse coup attempt – Pratt on Texas 12/22/2025
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43:56The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Congressional candidate (TX19) and Lubbock Co. Commissioner Jason Corley talks about his reinstatement to office by a court on Friday and the appellate court rejecting his tormentors appeal this morning. It’s all a glimpse into why the Bowtie Bully Curtis Parrish should not h…
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Episode 3880: Navy Commander (Retired) Bob Gray of Gray Matters joins us – Pratt on Texas 12/19/2025
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43:35U.S. Navy Commander (Retired) Bob Gray of Gray Matters joins us for a special edition of Pratt on Texas. Gray Matters airs on my Lubbock affiliate KWBF and is a great show for thinking people. Bob helps keep Pratt on Texas on the air in Lubbock and is an interesting person with a equally interesting background. www.PrattonTexas.com…
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Voices with Vinson | Caring and Giving: Community in Action
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20:08In this episode of Voices with Vinson, Superintendent Dr. David Vinson highlights the spirit of caring and giving that defines Conroe ISD. During this season of generosity, students, staff, and community members across the district are finding meaningful ways to support families and meet real needs. Dr. Vinson speaks with three special guests who a…
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Voices with Vinson | Dyslexia Program: Unlocking Potential
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12:07In this first episode of Voices with Vinson, Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. David Vinson sits down with teachers and students to explore how the district’s Dyslexia program is helping learners unlock their full potential. Dyslexia interventionists Carla Gunn from Lamar Elementary and Dr. White from Cryar Intermediate share insight into the science o…
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Episode 3879: Rick Range: What really happened to David Crockett at the Alamo? – Pratt on Texas 12/18/2025
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43:40Famous Texas cold case mystery solved: What really happened to David Crockett at the Alamo. Did he go down fighting or, was he captured and executed by Mexican dictator General Santa Anna? Rick Range joins us to discuss the book David Crockett Went Down Fighting: How We Know It. Range and fellow researcher Phil Guarnieri put to rest a longtime cont…
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Episode 3878: Rev. Dan Hinton on what is Christmas and what is it not – Pratt on Texas 12/17/2025
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43:34The Reverend Daniel Hinton joins us to talk about Christmas – and what it is not on this special edition of Pratt on Texas.. Hinton is pastor for Christ Lutheran Church in Lubbock (an orthodox Missouri Synod Lutheran church.) www.PrattonTexas.com
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Growing Readers, Retaining Teachers: Putnam County School District Approach to Lasting Improvement
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49:47In this episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Rick Surrency, Superintendent of Putnam County School District in Florida, and Laura France, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. Together, they share how a district once labeled “in decline” moved from a 54.9% graduation rate and multiple failing schools to over 92% graduatio…
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Simplify and Organize Your Ed Leader Life
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1:00:29This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Every educator’s number one wish is for more time in the day. Time management and prioritization are crucial skills for education leaders. The goal of this fourth edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week is to introduce a simple, customizable, and scala…
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The Literacy Breakthrough: Turn Parents into Your Most Powerful Reading Partners
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1:04:19This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ParentPowered. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. The latest research reveals a stark reality. Only one-third of fourth graders are reading at or above proficiency. While educators work tirelessly to address this crisis, the most underutilized resource in literacy development is often right at home…
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Episode 3877: Never Curse The Rain | Nathan Dahlstrom on his 9th Wilder Good Adventure book – Pratt on Texas 12/16/2025
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43:52On this special edition of Pratt on Texas, our friend Nathan Dahlstrom (S.J. Dahlstrom) talks about the success of the Wilder Good Adventure book series and about the latest, number 9, Never Curse The Rain which is published by Paul Dry Books. Order your copy here. Be Wilder, not wimpy! Keep up with all things Wilder at: http://wildergood.com/…
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From Isolation to Belonging: Practical Strategies to Strengthen School Communities
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55:38This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. The power of belonging within a school community is well documented. It fuels academic achievement, enhances student behavior, and supports student mental health and wellness. Yet despite widespread efforts, student reports of belonging continue to decline, …
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Designing the Future Classroom: Literacy, AI, and Engagement in Virtual Learning
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31:48Summary In this episode, Jeff Pendleton interviews Dr. Niyoka McCoy, Chief Learning Officer of K12, discussing her journey from teacher to educational leader. They explore the role of K12 in online education, the challenges of literacy in a virtual environment, and innovative approaches to engage students. Niyoka shares insights on curriculum devel…
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AI and Accessibility in the K-12 Environment: CoSN Blaschke Report
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58:33This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CAST. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Let’s talk to promising practices, policies, and guidelines that state and school district leaders can implement around the use of generative AI and accessibility. Administrators must ensure that AI functionality is accessible to all students to align with t…
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#087 - Inside the Making of the Academic School Calendar
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22:35It’s one of the hottest topics every year...the school calendar, and in this episode of the Building Blocks Podcast, host Dr. Larry Berger pulls back the curtain with the two people who lead the work: Dr. La’Kesha Henson-Vaughn, Executive Director of Intermediate Schools, and Dr. Charles Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction…
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Teaching Reading Today: Bridging Research, Practice, and the Social Value of Literacy
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56:15This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Heinemann. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. In this edWeb podcast, scholars Carol Jago, Lorna Simmons, and Dr. JT Torres engage in a dynamic and timely conversation exploring how foundational literacy skills, strategic fluency development, and deep comprehension work in harmony to empower confide…
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Episode 3876: Ben Crockett on SB840 designed to help easy housing shortages in Texas – Pratt on Texas 12/15/2025
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43:41Texas passed Senate Bill 840 to help with the growing state’s housing shortage but some local governments claim it to be a “sledgehammer” and an infringement on their “local control.” Lawsuits have been filed yet other cities have embraced the law. Ben Crockett of the Texas Public Policy Foundation will discuss the issue with us on this special edi…
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System-Level Transformation: How Greenville County Schools and San Antonio ISD Are Improving Student Achievement
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55:43This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Districts across the country are being asked to raise student achievement with complex needs, tight resources, and growing scrutiny. Greenville County Schools (SC) and San Antonio Independent School District (TX) have both seen significant systemwide gains i…
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Small-Group Instruction to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners
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50:04This edWeb podcast sponsored by Learn It Academic Services. The webinar recording can be accessed here. In this edWeb podcast, listeners explore how small-group teaching fosters differentiation, builds student engagement, and supports academic growth. Through interactive activities and classroom scenarios, teachers leave with actionable strategies …
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Episode 3882: Did narcissism allow GOP to lure Crockett into Senate run? | Stench of Local Gov’t stories – Pratt on Texas 12/12/2025
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43:53The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: New polling shows Jasmine ‘Crocked’ Crockett leading Talarico in the Democrat Primary for the U.S. Senate nomination. (By they way, both are equally whiny but in different ways.) But was it Crocked’s extreme narcissism that allowed Republican operatives to essentially lure he…
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Building Systems for Every Reader: Inside Palo Alto Unified’s Early Literacy Work
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41:51Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Danae Reynolds, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Palo Alto Unified School District, to explore how a high-performing district dug beneath its overall scores to confront unfinished learning and better support student groups who weren’t yet meeting grade-level expectations. Danae shares how Palo Alto Unif…
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Episode 3881: Tussle over EPIC City lawsuit | A&M’s never cared much for WT | Texas adds more jobs – Pratt on Texas 12/11/2025
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43:46The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: I held off on this story all week because it was confusing. The press release from the State Securities Board came across to me as a head-scratcher that looked a bit like an insider political hit on Paxton. Now I think that is the case even more as I wasn’t the only one confu…
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The Power of Leading With Purpose: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark
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53:58In this episode of Leadership Voices, host Jacob Geller sits down with Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mount Diablo Unified School District, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, transparency, and unwavering belief in students. From navigating diverse communities to making data-driven decisions rooted in equity and care, Dr. Clark …
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Episode 3875: Abbott & Patrick pitching good property tax reform ideas | Local sale tax numbers – Pratt on Texas 12/10/2025
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43:54The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: It’s not disunity to have different approaches to something like property tax reform – it is healthy to attack the problems from all angles. Governor Abbott’s ideas and Lt. Gov. Patrick’s ideas are both good. Patrick’s is more political achievable an Abbott’s more desirable o…
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Advancing Multilingual Learner Literacy: District Leadership in Action
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57:02This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Vista. The webinar recording can be accessed here. District administrators and supervisors are uniquely positioned to drive systemwide change that supports equitable literacy outcomes for multilingual learners. This edWeb podcast discussion brings together perspectives from research, policy, district leadership, a…
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Families Make the Difference: Practical Ways to Boost Early Literacy and Math
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57:45This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Khan Academy Kids. The webinar recording can be accessed here. Family engagement is one of the highest-leverage ways to accelerate early literacy and math—when it fits real families’ time, languages, and routines. In this edWeb podcast, moderated by Allison Leedie, School Partnerships—Khan Academy Kids and former …
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Episode 3874: TX19 drama continues, lawsuit filed; Jason Corley gives update | Who filed to run statewide – Pratt on Texas 12/9/2025
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43:51The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Drama continues in the TX19 GOP race for Congress with the Bowtie Bully, RINO County Judge Curtis Parrish, having infuriated most people, even some of his supporters, by unilaterally, without a court finding of fact, removing Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jason Corley from o…
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Boost STEM Anywhere with UDL + Drones: CAST Take Flight
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57:24This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Robolink, creators of CoDrone EDU. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. What happens when you combine inclusive design with emerging educational technology? CAST’s Take Flight study explored that question, and now YOU can get first access to the study’s impact with actionable recommendations to help …
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#086 - The Mom Behind the Proud Superintendent: Kitty Bethke
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40:19Get ready for a fun episode as Dr. Larry Berger sits down with his mom, Kitty Bethke. She shares what Larry Ray was really like growing up, the funny moments that hinted at who he’d become, and her reaction when he decided to go into education. Kitty talks about the people who shaped him, whether she still gives him mom advice, and what makes her p…
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Episode 3873: Lubbock’s Bowtie Parrish judge & jury in TX19 case? | Texas libraries can pick their own books – Pratt on Texas 12/8/2025
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43:53The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Drama in the TX19 GOP race for Congress as Lubbock County’s Curtis ‘Bowtie’ Parrish goes after Commissioner Jason Corley in a nasty, arrogant, and very questionable move. Jason Corley removed from Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court after announcing bid for congress Corley sa…
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