Best Student Engagement In Stem Podcasts (2026)

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Unlocking Student Engagement: Insights from Discovery Education 33:14

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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. Nicole Santora from Discovery Education joins the conversation to discuss student engagement in the classroom. She…

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Episode 153: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 40:12

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Julian Sequeira from PyBites joins Sean and Kelly to share their top holiday gift picks for coders, makers, and educators. This episode features 15+ gift ideas ranging from budget-friendly maker tools to classroom robots—plus book recommendations, coding platforms, and a few surprises. Show Notes Wins of the Week Julian: Staying focused on "the one…

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Episode 152: High School CS with Quincy Tennyson 54:19

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In this episode, we sit down with Quincy Tennyson, who teaches an impressive four-year computer science pathway at Fern Creek High School. Quincy's background in the Marine Corps and as a network engineer brings a unique perspective to CS education. He discusses his curriculum progression from introductory courses through AP Computer Science Princi…

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Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns 25:32

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Guest Name: Amanda Smithfield Guest social media: x @asmithfield Instagram @humefogglibrary Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Wa…

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S13 E2: Bringing Science and Math to Life for Every Learner 12:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines focus on providing science and math tools for teachers working with students of all abilities. They highlight the importance of making abstract concepts like data and computation more engaging and accessible. The discussion features practical, research-backed resource…

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A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries 27:09

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Guest Name: Hannah Byrd Little Guest social media: Instagram: @librarianlittle | @libfeet TikTok: @BondWithTheBooks BlueSky: @librarianlittle.bsky.social LinkedIn: Hannah Byrd Little Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all 27:55

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Guest Name: Katie Capshaw Guest social media: @prezofthelibrarystacks Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #Future…

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Transforming Education: Dr. Wendy Amato’s Insights on Warm Demander Pedagogy and Mistake-Friendly Classrooms 36:28

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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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S13 E1: Filling the Gap: Practical Coaching for Math and Science Educators 15:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines reunite to kick off a new season focused on filling important gaps in the field of education. They introduce their collaborative work on the FLITE STEM Coaching project, a national initiative designed to support math and science coaches working alongside special educa…

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Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity) 18:35

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Guests Name: Chrystal Burkes Guest Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrystalburkes/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrystalburkes.bsky.social Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools …

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Socrait Is Redesigning Teacher Support 13:37

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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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Education in Motion: Increase Engagement & Outcomes in Every Subject! 34:09

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What happens when learning jumps off the page and into motion? In this episode, we chat with Diane Fraser and Jacie Chandler from the Emerald Coast Science Center, Patty Messer from the Grande Innovation Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona, and Ruth Wilson from Oglethorpe County Schools in Georgia. These passionate educators share how SMALLab from EdMo…

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Discovering the Magic of Books with Dori Bookie and Gil 7:10

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In this episode of the Future Ready Librarian podcast, Shannon welcomes special guests Dori Bookie and Gil from Follett Content to chat about their recent reading road trip to Page Turner Falls. They share their excitement about discovering new books that will be featured in the upcoming Follett Book eFairs. From exciting genres to the ease of onli…

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STEM Battle of the Books 24:54

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Guests Name: Nancy Cravey and Natalie Strange Guest Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/gcschoolsnc/ Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, …

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From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library 28:20

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Guests Name: Dione Mila and Diana Haneski Guest Social Media: Dione: @LibraryHubLife Diana: @joyouslibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All…

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Ethical AI in Education: Insights from Matt Glanville, International Baccalaureate 40:31

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In this episode of the Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, host Kristi Hemingway sits down with Matt Glanville, Director of Assessment at the International Baccalaureate. Together they explore how AI is reshaping education—from reducing grading burdens and providing real-time feedback to supporting differentiated assessment and improving stu…

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EL Learners in the Library 24:29

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Guest Name: Brandi Grant Guest Social Media: Insta: @jerniganlibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #Futu…

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Empowering Girls in STEM: Dr. Leslie Gruis’s NSA to Education Journey 39:22

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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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Future Ready & Full of Library Joy! 25:24

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Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI 18:32

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Empowering Student Voice by Building AI Ethics Frameworks 26:38

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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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Episode 151: AI in Practice: Learning from Law & Beyond with Pritesh Patel 54:50

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In this episode, Sean and Kelly welcome Pritesh Patel, a computer scientist specializing in AI who brings over 20 years of experience from companies like Turner Broadcasting, Walmart, and GE to his current role at Fisher Phillips law firm. Pritesh shares fascinating insights about implementing AI in knowledge-based industries, from automating his p…

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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles - Facing Critics of Change 46:24

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In this episode of Decode, host Stanley Buchesky sits down with Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston ISD and a nationally recognized leader in education reform. Mike shares his journey from the military and diplomacy into education, and how those experiences shaped his bold, systemic approach to transforming schools. He discusses the challenges an…

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It’s Time for Young Teen Lit 27:13

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Guest Name: Christina Chatel Guest Social Media: @medialoguer.bsky.social, @troymsmedia (Instagram) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, loca…

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Unlock Reading Success Early, Easily and Effectively 44:31

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This important and engaging episode features Joan Kelley, founder and CEO of Abound Parenting, and MaryKate DeSantis, who highlight the critical role of oral language and vocabulary—not just decoding—in long-term reading success. Drawing on Kelley’s research at Harvard, they explain how the Abound app equips families with tools like reading check-i…

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Changing the Librarian Stereotype and Narrative 22:13

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Guest Name: Jennifer Sancedio Boatman Guest Social Media: X: @jsancedio Instagram: @jsancedio Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in…

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Homeschoolers: 5 MUST-HAVE Elements that make an Outstanding Curriculum 9:30

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Go here for more homeschool resources for your students! www.SuperchargedScience.com Orig FB Post: https://www.facebook.com/superchargedsci/videos/2664441390270390/By superchargedscience

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Weeding: The Great Library Divide 32:46

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Guest Name: Len Bryan Guest Social Media: @lenbryan25.bsky.social on BlueSky Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.…

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5 best tips for engaging a group of homeschool students 5:43

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Go here for help in teaching homeschool students: www.supercharged.com/homeschoolBy superchargedscience

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Episode 150: LLMs with Simon WIllison 1:36:27

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In this milestone 150th episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor sit down with Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and creator of Datasette and LLM tools, for an in-depth conversation about artificial intelligence in Python education. The discussion covers the current landscape of LLMs in coding education, from the benefits of faster i…

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Teaching homeschool science doesn't have to be hard! 14:53

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When you first start doing science lessons, do them right along with your child. Work right alongside them, talking with them about what you're doing. You've got to teach them "best practices" like reading the instructions, figuring out what materials to gather, and how to execute a real science experiment, not just make a mess and do whatever seem…

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Reinvent Curriculum Reform with Mary Ryan and Monica O’Brien 29:48

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In this special episode of the Reinvent the Classroom Podcast, we’re joined by Monica O’Brien and Mary Ryan from Catholic Schools NSW to explore the upcoming 2025 K-12 Curriculum Reform Conference. Together, we unpack what the NSW curriculum changes mean for teachers, leaders, and students, and how schools can prepare for a future that is learner-c…

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How to set Educational Homeschool Goals that Really Matter 17:20

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How do I set goals that really matter?? It’s not a wish or dream we're talking about here...you’re mapping out a plan to educate your child. Every great teacher has a lesson plan, even if it’s just in their head. Goals that matter are: Specific, Achievable, Measureable, Realistic (you're going for improvement and progress, not perfection), and with…

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Transforming Education: Understanding AI’s Role in Student Engagement 34:50

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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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Building STEM Identity: How SmartLab Prepares Students for Future Careers - The Jeff Bradbury Show 44:22

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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 36:44

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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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5 things to do before you start homeschooling your kids this year! 11:41

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I am going to share with you the top five things that you'll need to consider before you start homeschooling, whether you're new to homeschooling, or just gearing up for lessons this academic year. If you want me to teach your kids hands-on science, go towww.SuperchargedScience.com If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, you…

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Navigating AI in Education with Dr. Bryan Drost 40:10

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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…