Best Learner Led Learning Podcasts (2026)

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End-of-Year Reflection for Teachers: How to Make Meaningful Changes That Stick 31:05

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As the year winds down, many teachers find themselves thinking about what they want to change and why it’s been so hard to change it. In this episode, I guide listeners through a practical reflection process that helps explain why meaningful change often feels elusive, even when the desire is there. Using real coaching stories and classroom-based e…

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All Learning Reimagined, December 26, 2025 31:17

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Motivating Teenagers Part 2 - PHD Thesis findingsBy [email protected] (Author)

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The Station Rotation Model: Smooth Transitions That Save Time and Eliminate Chaos 13:57

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Transitions can make or break a station rotation, especially when time is tight and energy is high. In this episode, I respond to a teacher’s question about transitions and logistics by unpacking practical strategies for creating clear, consistent routines that students can actually manage. I share why transition systems need to be explicitly taugh…

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All Learning Reimagined, December 19, 2025 31:04

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Motivating Teenagers Part 1 - University FocusBy [email protected] (Author)

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Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction Through Flexible Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials 30:37

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High-quality instructional materials are designed to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, but what happens when fidelity turns into rigidity? In this episode, I explore how HQIM can function as a strong foundation rather than a script teachers are expected to follow. I unpack when whole-group instruction makes sense, when small-group instruction is more …

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All Learning Reimagined, December 12, 2025 1:00:04

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Getting Ready to Learn.By [email protected] (Author)

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Connecting the Dots: How Learner Agency, Metacognition, and the Science of Learning Work Together with Suzy Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed 1:01:04

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In this episode, I chat with Suzy Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed about how learner agency, metacognition, and assessment can work together rather than be siloed or disconnected. We explored what the science of learning tells us about helping students take more ownership of their thinking and how teachers can design routines that make assessment somethin…

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All Learning Reimagined, December 5, 2025 31:06

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Handwriting BenefitsBy [email protected] (Author)

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Quiet Collaboration in Station Rotation: Secondary Strategies That Work 37:33

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In this episode, I dig into one of the most common challenges teachers face when using the Station Rotation Model: managing noise while maintaining meaningful collaboration. I walk through six quiet, high-engagement collaborative routines—from virtual scavenger hunts to shared visual artifacts—that help students think together without the chaos. Th…

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All Learning Reimagined, November 28, 2025 31:21

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Activities for students to self-governBy [email protected] (Author)

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Tier 1 Instruction with Video: Strategies That Get Students Thinking and Talking 38:43

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In this episode, I talk about using video strategically for explanations or models that we plan to present the same way for all students, and that they often need to revisit. I dig into the common concerns teachers raise about video and explain why it can actually remove barriers that live instruction sometimes creates. I share strategies that turn…

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All Learning Reimagined, November 21, 2025 32:08

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: The Power of CirclesBy [email protected] (Author)

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How School and District Podcasts Build Stronger Connections with Families featuring Matt Graham 45:31

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In this episode, I talk with Matt Graham, an award-winning educator and the digital media specialist for Chesapeake Public Schools. Matt shares how he first used podcasting with middle school students, then expanded that work and eventually led efforts to create a districtwide podcast focused on clear, consistent communication with families and the…

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All Learning Reimagined, November 14, 2025 30:14

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Topic: AI, Integrity and HumanityBy [email protected] (Author)

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Making Tier 1 Whole Group Instruction More Effective: Chunking, Cooperative Learning, and DOK Questions 40:07

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In this episode, I explore how we can make Tier 1 whole group instruction more intentional, engaging, and effective for every learner. I share how chunking content into manageable segments prevents cognitive overload and keeps students engaged in their learning, rather than passive listeners. I share how cooperative learning strategies, like Number…

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All Learning Reimagined, November 7, 2025 31:48

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Topic: Everyday LeadershipBy [email protected] (Author)

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Maximize Focus, Minimize Distractions: Using Seating Charts with the Station Rotation Model 21:58

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In this episode, I share how a simple seating chart can transform the Station Rotation Model into a more focused and productive learning experience. I talk about how intentional grouping can minimize distractions, strengthen collaboration, and make it easier to assign a facilitator or group leader at each station. I also offer tips for displaying g…

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All Learning Reimagined, October 31, 2025 31:52

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Topic: Embodying ListeningBy [email protected] (Author)

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Evolving CUE into CALIE: Building a Modern Network for Innovative Educators with Christine Feenstra 36:01

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In this episode, I chat with Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of the California Association for Leading Innovation in Education (CALIE)—formerly known as CUE—about the organization’s evolution and rebrand. Christine shares the why behind the shift, how her team engaged educators and stakeholders throughout the process, and what this change me…

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All Learning Reimagined, October 24, 2025 37:54

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Topic: Is-Be Learning FrameworkBy [email protected] (Author)

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Differentiation + AI: Making It Manageable 16:14

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In this episode, I explore how AI can make differentiation not only doable but sustainable. I share how I use AI tools to support differentiation across content, process, product, and learning environment—helping teachers meet diverse learner needs without doubling their workload. From creating leveled texts and choice boards to designing asset-bas…

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All Learning Reimagined, October 17, 2025 33:29

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: The Power of Laughter - Part 2 Guest: Bo, Kevin and JohnnyboyBy [email protected] (Author)

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Differentiation in Action: Making Learning Accessible and Engaging for Every Student 30:12

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Differentiation doesn’t have to mean creating 30 different versions of a lesson. In this episode, I unpack what differentiation really looks like in practice and why it’s essential in today’s diverse classrooms. I share examples from elementary, middle, and high school to show how teachers can adjust content, process, product, and learning environm…

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All Learning Reimagined, October 10, 2025 30:47

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: The Power of Laughter Guest: Bo, Kevin and JohnnyboyBy [email protected] (Author)

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Driving Inquiry & Documenting Thinking with Learning Walls featuring Jessica Vance 49:34

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All Learning Reimagined, October 3, 2025 31:10

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Overcoming Shame Guest: Carolyn CowanBy [email protected] (Author)

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Setting the Stage for Station Rotation Success: Agreements, Routines, and Student Accountability 28:33

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In this episode of The Balance, I tackle one of the biggest concerns teachers raise about the Station Rotation Model: can I really trust students to work independently while I’m at the teacher-led station? I share strategies for setting the stage for success, including co-creating class agreements, establishing a clear and consistent path of conseq…

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All Learning Reimagined, September 26, 2025 32:18

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Embracing Failure Guest: Marai KieleBy [email protected] (Author)

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Differentiated Instruction at the Teacher-Led Station: Making the Most of the Station Rotation Model 19:12

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In this episode of The Balance, I dig into why the teacher-led station is the heart of the Station Rotation Model. I share how I use this time with small groups for differentiated direct instruction, modeling sessions, and need-based instruction driven by real-time data. I also discuss how I facilitate rich discussions using Webb’s Depth of Knowled…

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All Learning Reimagined, September 19, 2025 34:29

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Learning with Grace Guest, ClaireBy [email protected] (Author)

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Future-Focused Schools: Career-Connected Learning with Shira Woolf Cohen 51:45

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In this episode of The Balance, I talk with Shira Woolf Cohen, co-founder of Innovageous and author of Leading Future-Focused Schools: Engaging and Preparing Students for Career Success. With nearly three decades in education and workforce development, Shira shares why the gap between what students learn in school and the skills needed in today’s w…

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All Learning Reimagined, September 12, 2025 31:36

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: Follow your path Guest, Darius Meibodi from ItalyBy [email protected] (Author)

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How Schools Can Balance Curriculum Fidelity and Teacher Creativity 32:07

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In this episode, I’m digging into a challenge I hear about a lot: the tension between fidelity to an adopted curriculum and the need for teacher creativity. Too often, teachers feel pressured to follow lessons lockstep, leaving little room to respond to their students’ needs or bring their own expertise into the design. That rigidity can strip away…

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All Learning Reimagined, September 5, 2025 42:13

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Topic: The Language of Imposition Guest: Marai Kiele from GermanyBy [email protected] (Author)

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REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators 14:20

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AI is transforming education, but I believe strong prompts are the key to unlocking its potential. In this episode, I share the REFINE acronym I developed to give educators a structured approach to writing effective AI prompts. I walk through each step—assigning AI a role, setting clear expectations, framing the context, specifying inclusions, defi…

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All Learning Reimagined, August 29, 2025 31:45

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird The Importance of PlayBy [email protected] (Author)

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Personalized Learning in the Age of AI: Building Strong Foundations with Sunil Gunderia 45:32

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In this episode of The Balance, I chat with Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning, the company behind ABCmouse. Sunil is driving efforts to design AI-powered tools that personalize learning for young children while keeping safety and effectiveness at the center. We discuss how AI can support rather than replace teachers, the i…

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All Learning Reimagined, August 22, 2025 31:17

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All Learning Reimagined with Teresa Songbird Guest, Ross Tysoe Topic: A Natural Way of LearningBy [email protected] (Author)

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Start Strong: Build Classroom Relationships and Community from Day One 13:56

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Strong classroom communities don’t happen by accident—they’re built through intentional, daily practices that prioritize connection. In this second episode of the Starting Strong series, Dr. Catlin Tucker explores how getting to know your students and creating a culture of belonging can transform your classroom environment. She shares practical str…

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All Learning Reimagined, August 15, 2025 39:41

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Topic: Teaching Children about Legal vs Lawful Guest, Neville MladenBy [email protected] (Author)

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Start Strong: Why Teacher Reflection Should Come Before Back-to-School Planning 14:05

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Before diving into lesson planning, classroom setup, and organizing all the things, there’s one essential step too many teachers skip—reflection. In this first episode of the Starting Strong series, Dr. Catlin Tucker explores why thoughtful reflection on last year’s wins, challenges, and habits can lead to more intentional, energized teaching. She …

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Creating the Classroom You Want: Culture, Ownership, and Doing Things Differently with Evalaurene Jean-Charles (Part 2) 37:23

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I discovered Evalaurene Jean-Charles on Instagram and was instantly drawn to her joyful, honest, and unfiltered reflections on life as an educator. Her posts tackle hard truths about teaching and school systems, but always with a sense of hope, purpose, and joy. In the second episode of our conversation, Eva and I explore what it really takes to bu…

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Teaching with Self-Awareness: Finding Joy and Purpose in the Classroom with Evalaurene Jean-Charles (Part 1) 36:55

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I discovered Evalaurene Jean-Charles on Instagram and was instantly drawn to her joyful, honest, and unfiltered reflections on life as an educator. Her posts tackle hard truths about teaching and school systems, but always with a sense of hope, purpose, and joy. In this first part of our two-part conversation, Eva shares why self-awareness is essen…

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Cultivating Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Multilingual Learners with the Station Rotation Model (Part 4) 23:24

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In this final episode of the four-part series, I explore how the Station Rotation Model can nurture self-regulation, metacognition, and agency in multilingual learners. I share practical routines—like weekly goal setting, thinking routines, and strategy choice boards—that help students reflect, monitor progress, and advocate for their needs. These …

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Designing for Independence: How to Support Multilingual Learners at Online and Offline Stations (Part 3) 20:04

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In this episode, I explore how intentional design can help multilingual learners thrive at the online and offline stations in a rotation model. I share seven practical strategies—from using visuals and sentence frames to building predictable routines and peer supports—that build student confidence and autonomy. You'll hear how we can move from co-r…

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The Disengaged Teen: Understanding Why Students Check Out—and How We Reignite Their Drive to Learn 58:36

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Why are so many teens tuned out, stressed out, or just going through the motions at school? In this episode, I talk with journalist Jenny Anderson and education expert Rebecca Winthrop about their new book The Disengaged Teen, which breaks down four student engagement modes—Resister, Passenger, Achiever, and Explorer—and how each one impacts a youn…

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Why Small Group Instruction Works: Supporting Multilingual Learners at the Teacher-Led Station (Part 2) 21:21

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In this episode, I explore how small group instruction can transform learning experiences for multilingual learners. You'll learn why the teacher-led station in a station rotation model is the ideal space to differentiate support, build confidence, and offer real-time feedback. I break down three high-impact strategies—I Do, We Do, Pairs Do, You Do…

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Supporting Multilingual Learners: Why Station Rotation Works (Part 1) 24:40

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In this first episode of my new series, I explore how the station rotation model can be a game-changer for multilingual learners. I break down the barriers these students often face in whole-group instruction and explain how small-group, differentiated stations create more equitable learning experiences. You'll hear how this model can help build la…

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From Curiosity to Curriculum: How Inquiry-Based Learning Boosts Student Engagement and Agency with Trevor MacKenzie 45:28

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In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement. Trevor shares practical strategies, unpacks the phases of the inquiry process, and offers guidance for aligning inqui…

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Maximizing Personalization and Agency with Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations 15:39

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In this episode, I dive into a powerful variation of the station rotation model designed to maximize personalization and student agency. By using data to assign must-do stations and allowing students to choose from may-do options, teachers can tailor learning while giving students meaningful control over their experience. I share examples across su…