Best Kee Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education…Live with Luis Cruz! 24:42

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20d ago24:42

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Join host Sam Fritz live from the PLC at Work® Institute in Seattle, Washington, for an energizing conversation with Dr. Luis F. Cruz–nationally recognized presenter, coach, thought leader, and author with more than 30 years in education. Together, they unpack what makes the PLC at Work® process powerful, how schools can start strong, and why learn…

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From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Chief Academic Officer - Micah Studer! 28:36

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Join Dr. Micah Studer and host Sam Fritz live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California, as they explore how to simplify the PLC process, engage staff, and keep students at the forefront. Learn practical strategies for building staff buy-in, focusing on essential standards, and taking one step at a time to ensure all students can learn. Tune…

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From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Regina Stephens Owens! 26:24

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Join keynote speaker Regina Stephens Owens and host Sam Fritz—live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California! Together, Regina and Sam unpack the power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and why investing in people is the key to better teaching and learning. Discover what to expect at a PLC at Work® Institute, how to turn insights i…

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From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live with Eric Twadell! 30:38

4M ago30:38

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With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends! Join Superintendent Eric Twadell and host Sam Fritz live from the PLC at Work® Institute in Sacramento, California, as they explore the transformative power of AI in education. Learn how teachers can s…

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Holistic Navigation System: A Conversation with Frances Shuster 39:15

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In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths" podcast, Frances Shuster, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin and co-host Kim Ennis, the company's General Manager for a conversation. Frances talks about the trajectory of how she was introduced to coa…

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Activating Coaching: A Conversation with Kathy Kee 58:59

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In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths," Kathryn Kee, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin and co-host Kim Ennis, the company's General Manager for a conversation. Kathy talks about her teaching days and the middle school principal who gave he…

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From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education... Live at Tulsa! 1:02:07

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With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends! Captured live at the PLC at Work® Institute in Tulsa, OK, this special podcast episode brings you timely and engaging conversations from the heart of one of education’s most trusted and transformative …

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Excellence in action with PLC at Work® : A Conversation with Associate Superintendent Melissa Fink 41:06

1y ago41:06

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Melissa Fink, associate superintendent from Springdale School District in Arkansas, joins our host Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss the district’s transformative journey through the PLC at Work® process. Melissa shares her experiences with Solution Tree and how her district created systemic change by implementing PLCs, resulting in measurable success …

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PLC Strategies for Equitable Literacy Instruction: A Conversation with Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller 1:03:09

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Join the podcast host Prisma Lopez-Marin as she speaks with best-selling authors Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller who share insights from their book Literacy in a PLC at Work®. Learn more about what inspired them to write this essential book, and its purpose in meeting the diverse needs of students and emphasizing the importance of supporting tea…

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Coaching Globally: RCG Founders Chat with Vicky Dearing 36:10

2y ago36:10

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On this episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within Charting New Paths, we chat with Vicky Dearing, one of the founders of Results Coaching Global. Vicky shares a wealth of insights on the impact of professional development, her journey towards education leadership, and her experience with Results Coaching Global.…

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Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Luis F. Cruz 40:52

2y ago40:52

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In our last but certainly not the least episode of Reaching Summit, author and speaker Luis F. Cruz joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss his excitement for the upcoming Summit on PLC at Work® and how he felt attending his very first summit. Luis shares his growth from being a struggling middle school principal to teaching and leading over 5,000 educ…

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Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Nicole S. Turner 45:27

2y ago45:27

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In our third episode of Reaching Summit, author and educational coach Nicole S. Turner joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss how educators can coach their collaborative teams, work with teachers one-on-one, and create a practical plan to use in the classroom. Together, they’ll explore Nicole’s passion for instructional coaching, her many years of exp…

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Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Marcia L. Tate 33:47

2y ago33:47

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In our second episode of Reaching Summit, author and educational consultant Marcia L. Tate joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to talk about how she enjoys presenting and leading breakout sessions at The Summit on PLC at Work®. The two will dive into Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms, Marcia’s popular book. The book provides 12 brain-based principles for avo…

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Reaching Summit: A Conversation with Mike Mattos 44:08

2y ago44:08

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“I go as a learner just as much as a teacher, and every year, I leave with brand new ideas!” — Mike Mattos In our first episode of Reaching Summit, internationally recognized author, presenter, and RTI at Work™ co-creator Mike Mattos shares his enthusiasm for The Summit on PLC at Work®, why high-performing professional learning communities lead to …

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Autism Inclusion for General Educators: A Conversation with Barbara Boroson 47:47

2+ y ago47:47

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Author and Licensed Master Social Worker, Barbara Boroson, joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to chat about her book The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism: Essential Answers to Key Questions, how she helps educators work effectively with students on the spectrum, and how she bridges the communication chasms between educators and families. Barbara t…

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Every Educator Deserves a Coach: A Conversation with Karen Anderson 35:24

2+ y ago35:24

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In today’s episode, Prisma Lopez-Marin welcomes guest cohost Kim Ennis, general manager of Results Coaching Global to join in a conversation with Results Coaching Global cofounder Karen Anderson. Karen takes us back to the beginnings of this organization that was founded on a mission to develop confident, competent, and courageous school leaders. F…

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The Metacognitive Student: A Conversation With Author Richard K. Cohen 51:50

3y ago51:50

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Author Richard K. Cohen joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to talk about The Metacognitive Student: How to Teach Academic, Social, and Emotional Intelligence in Every Content Area (Solution Tree, 2021), a book he coauthored with Deanne Kildare Opatosky, James E. Savage, Susan Olsen Stevens, and Edward P. Darrah. A 2021 Foreword INDIES Gold Winner and 2022 IP…

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A Complete Guide to Blended Learning: A Conversation with Dr. Catlin R. Tucker 31:31

3y ago31:31

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What was your experience with the sudden switch to remote learning when the pandemic hit? Did it feel like unchartered territory or familiar ground? Many teachers were caught off guard and unsure of how to navigate this new educational landscape in which technology was so essential to daily practice. Today we are joined by bestselling author Dr. Ca…

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Raising Equity Through SEL: A Conversation with author Jorge Valenzuela 53:05

3y ago53:05

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A true innovator in education, Jorge Valenzuela sits down with us to talk about what it’s like to be an advocate for educators and students and being a part of action research in schools, helping to shape the future of effective instruction in a variety of ways. From research-based STEM strategies to lessons learned from his daily work in computer …

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From Burnt Out to Fired Up: A Conversation with Morgane Michael 58:14

3y ago58:14

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When you engage in acts of kindness and generosity, or even witness this in others, you get a physiological boost. Science proves it. This research inspires the work of educator, social-emotional learning expert and author of From Burnt Out to Fired Up, Morgane Michael. “Together we can bust this culture of anxiety and stress by being kind to one a…

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(SHS - Pt.1) Building and Sustaining the Original PLC at Work® : A Look Inside the School That Started a Movement 44:48

3y ago44:48

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Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has achieved legendary status in the world of professional learning communities (PLCs). The PLC at Work process, implemented by thousands of educators around the globe, originated in this very high school. Today, your host Prisma Lopez-Marin is joined by education leaders of Ste…

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(SHS - Pt.2) Building and Sustaining the Original PLC at Work® : A Look Inside the School That Started a Movement 39:50

3y ago39:50

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Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has achieved legendary status in the world of professional learning communities (PLCs). The PLC at Work process, implemented by thousands of educators around the globe, originated in this very high school. Today, your host Prisma Lopez-Marin is joined by education leaders of Ste…

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This is how Avanti empowers teachers: A conversation with Dr. Cameron Rains, lead developer of Avanti 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

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Finally! Professional development created specifically for K-12 teachers by teachers. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the new online learning platform, Avanti. What makes it unique? Why is it so useful for busy classroom teachers? How can you get the most out of it? How much does it cost? Executive vice president of Solution Tree Cameron Rains jo…

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Parentships in a PLC at Work® : A Conversation with Kyle Palmer 44:28

3+ y ago44:28

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Author and education leader Kyle Palmer uses the mashup word "parentship" to bring clarity to the important work of creating partnerships with parents or adults who care for students. In this podcast, we go in depth with Kyle to uncover what this word really means to him, as well as his personal investment in leading Lewis and Clark Elementary in L…

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Our Superpower is Unity of Purpose: The Brazosport ISD Success Story 47:02

3+ y ago47:02

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In this episode we talk to a dream team of school leaders who worked together to make amazing things happen in a troubled district in Clute, Texas. Brazosport Independent School District is located about 50 miles south of Houston on the gulf coast. It serves eight different municipalities and students who come from diverse experiences and backgroun…

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Working together for diversity, equity, and inclusion: A Conversation with author Lauryn Mascareñaz 46:57

3+ y ago46:57

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Those who teach diverse students know firsthand that there is a deep divide in education–an opportunity gap that many people talk about but few understand how to close. Lauryn Mascareñaz, author of Evident Equity: A Guide for Creating Systemwide Change in Schools, has seen this divide in her work as a classroom teacher and instructional coach in De…

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You Will Move Mountains: The Kenwood Elementary School Success Story 50:11

3+ y ago50:11

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There’s a school in Louisville, Kentucky that rose from having the lowest mathematics proficiency out of 92 elementary schools in the state to earning national recognition and multiple awards, including Model PLC at Work® designation. How did this happen? In this conversation, Kenwood Elementary School Principal Jill Handley joins Solution Tree Ass…

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How to really get students to engage with their learning: A Conversation with author Katie White 38:35

3+ y ago38:35

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It’s the 10 million dollar question every teacher asks: How do I get my students to truly engage in their learning? According to author and education expert Katie White, student self-assessment is key to developing student agency. Katie has done a ton of thinking and writing on this subject and, in this podcast, she’ll reveal some truly valuable in…

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(Part 2) From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

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A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 2) You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won knowledge is what drives the servant leadership Principal Annie Griffin provides her staff at Tongue River Elemen…

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From PLC Lite to PLC Done Right: A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1) 30:45

3+ y ago30:45

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A Conversation with Tongue River Elementary School (Part 1) You simply cannot become an effective professional learning community (PLC) without true collaboration that focuses on student learning and results (data rules!). This hard-won knowledge is what drives the servant leadership Principal Annie Griffin provides her staff at Tongue River Elemen…

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Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik M. Francis 41:39

3+ y ago41:39

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This podcast just may topple everything you thought you knew about Depth of Knowledge or DOK. Join us on an exposé of this familiar phrase in education as author, educator, and international presenter Erik M. Francis opens up on his new book, Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge. Along the way, he sheds light on the true meaning of DOK and reveals how…

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Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: A Conversation with Marcia L. Tate 34:47

4y ago34:47

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Many teachers are simply and understandably burning out! The fire and passion that once sparked for teaching are simply becoming extinguished. In this episode, bestselling author Marcia L. Tate takes listeners on a journey through her latest book, Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms, which tackles this problem head-on. Join us as we delve into authe…

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PLC at Work® Is a Belief System Worth Sharing: A Conversation with Lake County Schools 40:14

4y ago40:14

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Professional Learning Communities at Work® is not a checklist. It is a way of being that permeates the daily practice of all stakeholders in a school community. The work is driven by a shared belief that all students can learn. All students deserve access to the resources necessary to achieve the highest level of success. In this podcast, we talk w…

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Dismantling a Broken System: Actions to Bridge the Opportunity, Equity, and Justice Gap in American Education 32:39

4y ago32:39

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Educator and author Zachary Wright experienced a pivotal moment as a teacher that opened his eyes to the injustices inherent in our education system. In this podcast episode, Wright speaks candidly about that experience and how it motivated him to self-reflect, deepen his knowledge of educational inequity, and become a fierce proponent of hyperloca…

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Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing: A conversation with Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools 29:57

4y ago29:57

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Educators everywhere can relate to this experience: The next shiny new initiative is announced and you scramble to adapt, only to be disappointed when the results don’t meet the promise. But what happens when you try a different approach? In this episode, we speak with Greg Dufoe, superintendent of Adel Desoto Minburn Community Schools in Iowa; Kim…

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Leveraging the Impact of Culture and Climate: A conversation with Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker 33:13

4y ago33:13

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Listen in as Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker, best-selling authors of more than 50 well-known titles on education and leadership, discuss their new book Leveraging the Impact of Culture and Climate. The conversation will delve into the difference between culture and climate, and why educators need a solid understanding of both to engage in effecti…

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Welcome to Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education 1:42

4y ago1:42

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Welcome to a community like none other. Our new podcast, Charting New Paths in PreK–12 Education, is dedicated to hardworking education professionals like you. This two-part podcast shares solid advice from successful educators, as well as author interviews that will intrigue and enlighten. Each episode provides practical guidance and authentic, in…

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Aatma or Aap 10:48

7+ y ago10:48

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The relation between You & A soul