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Instructional Redesign Podcasts
We hear, frequently, that the global education system is broken, and as a result, we spend billions of dollar trying to fix it. But the K-12 system isn’t actually broken at all – it’s working exactly as it was designed, 100 years ago, and it’s obsolete. So in Learning Unboxed, we will have a conversation about teaching, learning, and the future of work; we will reimagine, rethink, and redesign our educational system.
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How do we lead sustainable change in our schools? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, explores the big-picture ideas and strategic systems that shape the future of education. This podcast is for the forward-thinking leader—the principal, district administrator, or instructional coach focused on systemic growth. Each episode dives into topics like digital learning leadership, school improvement plans, and building a culture of innovation. Subscribe to join the conversation on des ...
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290. Building Math Confidence Through Strategy and Sensemaking with Mike Kenny
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transforms fluency and confidence. Inspired by the Vermont Mathematics Initiative, Mike reframed "flashcards" into visual, model-rich experiences that help students construct new facts from previously mastered ones. We dive into how MathFactLab shifts classroom culture—helping students rediscover joy, confidence, and agency in math through reasonin…
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Transforming Education: Dr. Wendy Amato’s Insights on Warm Demander Pedagogy and Mistake-Friendly Classrooms
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this conversation, Dr. Wendy Amato, Chief Academic Officer for the Teaching Channel,…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Socrait Is Redesigning Teacher Support
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems shaping the future of education—Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and Educational Technology Trends. Dr. Maria Anderson shares her journey in education and the creation of Socrait, a tool designed to reduce teacher …
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289. Opening College Doors for Free with Jefferson Pestronk
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Jefferson Pestronk, Executive Director at Modern States, to discuss how their free online courses and College Board’s CLEP exams make college credit accessible to everyone. Learners can take self-paced courses, earn vouchers, and bring passing CLEP scores to nearly 3,000 colleges—no tuition require…
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Danny Bauer, host of the Better Leaders, Better Schools podcast and a champion for reimagining education through leadership. Danny shares how his journey from assistant principal to leading a global community of “ruckus makers” has been fueled by a belief that leadership is service and schools mu…
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Empowering Girls in STEM: Dr. Leslie Gruis’s NSA to Education Journey
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems shaping education's future, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and cutting-edge Educational Technology Trends. Dr. Leslie Gruis joins us for an engaging conversation, sharing her remarkable journey from a…
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Empowering Student Voice by Building AI Ethics Frameworks
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems shaping education's future, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and cutting-edge Educational Technology Trends. In this conversation, Greg Mertz, Director of Innovation at New England Innovation Academy, d…
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287. Psychological Safety in Classrooms with Craig Randall
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations, to explore how great teaching thrives when educators feel psychologically safe. We look at why traditional evaluation systems—rubrics, ratings, and high-stakes observations—stifle innovation, and how Craig’s trust-first model creates space for teac…
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286. Accelerating Reading Fluency with Tim Waldron
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into reading skills development with Tim Waldron, CEO of Readable English. We explore why so many students—especially in upper elementary, middle, and high school—are still reading below grade level and what it takes to close that gap quickly. The stakes are high: student confidence, classroom participat…
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285. Instructional Audio for Equitable Classrooms with David Solomon
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome David Solomon, CEO of Lightspeed Technologies, to unpack “instructional audio”—low-volume, high-clarity sound that makes the teacher’s voice equally intelligible in every seat. We explore why clarity beats volume for attention, language development, and early learners, and how speaking in a natural to…
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284. Restorative Schools, Real Accountability with Nicholas Bradford
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When it comes to student behavior, punishment often gets mistaken for progress. In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to explore a better path: restorative practices that build relationships, invite accountability, and strengthen school communities. Nicholas …
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Transforming Education: Understanding AI’s Role in Student Engagement
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On this episode of Digital Learning Today, we dive into the transformative world of AI in education with Andrea Pasinetti and Jagriti Agrawal, the innovative minds behind Kira. This cutting-edge AI platform is revolutionizing personalized learning at scale, and our conversation uncovers how it's changing classrooms nationwide. We explore Kira's fou…
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283. The Early Childhood Promise with Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum & Dr. Crystal Corle Loose
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum and Dr. Crystal Corle Loose, co-authors of The Early Childhood Promise. With a wealth of experience in pediatrics, occupational therapy, early education, and community outreach, they guide us through the transformative power of early childhood through evidence-backed strategies an…
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Building STEM Identity: How SmartLab Prepares Students for Future Careers - The Jeff Bradbury Show
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, discusses the importance of STEM education and the concept of STEM identity, which emphasizes students' self-belief and belonging in the STEM fields. She shares her journey into education, the role of educators in fostering a productive learning environment, and the nec…
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AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies that Prompt Student Success
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Stephanie Clinise explore the integration of artificial intelligence in education, specifically in high school environments. They discuss the transition challenges from middle school to high school, how AI serves as a supportive tool for teachers, and the value of personalized learning…
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Navigating AI in Education with Dr. Bryan Drost
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeff Bradbury sits down with Dr. Bryan Drost, Executive Director for Instructional Innovation in Northeast Ohio. Together, they explore AI's impact on education, how to effectively blend pedagogy with technology, and the challenges of crafting school AI policies. Dr. Drost shares valuable insights from the…
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282. Place-Based Nature Learning with Christie McKelvie
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Christie McKelvie, co-founder and director of Rooted & Free Nature School, to talk about the transformative potential of place-based education. Christie shares her journey from classroom teacher to nature school founder, explaining how hands-on outdoor learning can nurture children’s confidence,…
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281. Generational Learning Shifts with Jeff Utecht
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Jeff Utecht, co-host of the Shifting Schools podcast and a consultant focused on generational change and AI in education. We explore how different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen Alpha—bring unique values and expectations to both learning and work, and why understa…
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The Science of Engaging Literacy Instruction
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Welcome to Literacy with Laura, a professional development series featuring Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group. In this final episode, Jeff Bradbury and Laura Stewart discuss key topics in literacy education, focusing on intervention strategies, the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model, curriculum recommendation…
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BONUS. Changing the Education Ecosystem with Byron Sanders
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Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations. The traditional educational ecosystem is not built to reflect kids’ lived experiences and development. It …
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How Mentorship Transforms Education and Leadership featuring Stephen Minix
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, we dive into the transformative power of mentorship with Stephen Minix, a former educator turned corporate leader. Stephen shares his journey from the classroom to the boardroom, highlighting how mentorship has shaped his path and continues to influence his work at Upmetrics. Discover how mentorship can be…
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How Decodable Texts Transform Early Reading Development
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Welcome to Literacy with Laura, the first in a professional development series featuring Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury and Laura Stewart explore key aspects of literacy instruction, focusing on the differences between reading skills and strategies, the importance of oral reading flue…
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BONUS. Building Students and Staff Agency with Johnna Noll
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Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations. In 2015, Norris School District came to Johnna Noll with a learner-centered educational consultant’s dream…
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Google for Education News and Updates: Gemini – Google Classroom – Vids … Oh My!
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Andrew Caffrey, CEO of Canopy Education, d…
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Empowering Educators through Dynamic Professional Development
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Welcome to Literacy with Laura, a professional development series featuring Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury and Laura Stewart discuss the importance of professional development in literacy education. They address questions from listeners about summer training for new literacy roles and…
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BONUS. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree Sky
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Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations. The most important thing adults can provide young people in their learning journey is a caring relationshi…
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Revolutionize Your Classroom with BenQ Interactive Boards | ISTE 2025 Exclusive
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At the ISTE+ASCD Conference in San Antonio Texas, Jeff Bradbury from the TeacherCast Educational Network met with Lauren McMillian, Field Application Engineer and Carly Burton-Sallay, Sr. Marketing Manager at BenQ to learn how their interactive boards are revolutionizing classroom instruction by providing teachers the opportunity to teach using the…
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Enhanced Student Engagement featuring David Monson from SchoolAI
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury discusses the highlights from the ISTE and ASCD conferen…
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Science of Reading Explained: Is It Just a Fad?
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Welcome to Literacy with Laura, the first in a professional development series featuring Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer from the 95 Percent Group. In this inaugural episode, Laura tackles one of the most common questions about the Science of Reading: Is it just a fad? Laura explains that unlike educational trends of the past, the Science of …
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5 Innovative Ways Renaissance is Shaping the Future of Learning
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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this podcast episode, Jeff speaks with Eric Swanson, Senior Vice President Product M…
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BONUS. Supporting Individual Interests and Strengths with Steve Heath
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Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations. Steve Heath calls himself a “professional confuser.” In a world where kids are defined by grades, test sco…
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280. Internships & Student Agency with Aya Belouadah
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In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of internships with Aya Belouadah, a college student at The Ohio State University and PAST Foundation Intern. Aya shares her journey from early high school internships to her current college experiences, highlighting how hands-on opportunities have shaped her approach to learn…
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Mastering Standardized Tests: Stephen Johnson Reveals Secrets to SAT Success
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In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Stephen Johnson, the creator of The SAT Math Guy. Stephen shares his journey from a challenging educational background to becoming a successful educator and entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of personalized learning, his approach to creating educational content on YouTube, and…
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