Priten is the author of AI & The Future of Education (Wiley, 2023) and the forthcoming book Ethical Ed Tech (Wiley, 2026). He is a visiting researcher at the Harvard Department of Philosophy focusing on developing philosophically grounded, practical approaches to teaching critical, ethical reasoning at scale. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.Ed. in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. More about the book is at www.ethicaledtech.

Do you deflect compliments, feel the urge to repay every kind word ten times over, or keep a gratitude list that reads the same every night? This episode is for you. Casey sits down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and award-winning educator Lainie Rowell. Lainie was in the room when Steve Jobs launched the iPhone, has been called "very gritty" by Angela Duckworth, and proudly owns the title of exceptionally loud clapper. Together, they explore how gratitude helps high-achieving, impact-d

Do your perfectly planned music lessons keep going sideways the moment students move from their spots to the xylophones? If you find yourself constantly hushing, repeating directions, or playing "fun police," the problem isn't your teaching—it's your transitions! In this episode, Jeanette Mihalchik reveals why controlling your elementary music classroom comes down to treating transitions as core instructional content rather than downtime. You’ll learn how to use "Silly Guardrails" to satisfy yo

Most leaders prepare a presentation by asking the wrong question. Cindy Skalicky has spent her career helping them ask the right one instead, and the difference is everything. This week Cindy joins Jon and Coach Jim to talk about what it actually takes to move an audience from the red light of resistance to the green light of go. She is a public speaking coach, keynote speaker, and author of Red Light, Green Light, and she has a framework that will change how you think about every presentation

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christine sits down with Matt Quinlan, a Massachusetts and New Hampshire Realtor and team leader of Quinlan Homes at Classified Realty Group. Matt shares how his background in early childhood education and psychology shaped his approach to real estate, why education is such an important part of guiding clients through major decisions, and how he built a business centered on relationships, referrals, and trust. The conversation also explores Matt’s commitment ...

See What's Possible 🚀 Build Momentum - bit.ly/layeringteams In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna share why creating diversity in the collaborative team meeting can help add another layer of collaboration in your school, in addition to teacher teams that already exist. Connected Resources: Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings online course - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/courses/facilitating-effective-collaborative-team-meetings Blog Series - Examining Collabo

I am joined by friend and former classmate, Jim Windelborn as we discuss the importance of adaptability, the role of AI in education, and strategies for student success in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

How can we help students have meaningful conversations across differences—not by avoiding disagreement, but by learning how to engage in it well? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay Lyons talks with Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney, co-authors of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities, about what it actually takes to create classrooms where students can listen, question, disagree, learn from one another, and participate in productive dialogue.

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, Laura Stewart and Antonio Fierro explore the science of reading, language development, and strategies for supporting English learners through amplification and intentionality. They discuss the importance of oral languag

Let’s chat—send me a text! Two hundred episodes ago, I thought I had a much clearer idea of what kind of math teacher I was. I was a project-based learning teacher. Since then, I’ve taught using the Modern Classrooms framework. I’ve embraced Building Thinking Classrooms. I’ve changed the way I think about mastery and assessment. Now I’m teaching with Illustrative Mathematics and falling in love with inquiry, mathematical discourse, and giving students more opportunities to make sense of mathe...

📊 Get Your Data Organized Complimentary Webinar→ bit.ly/5mistakesdata Use This With Your Team 🔄 Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam How do you move beyond daily school operations and become an active driver of classroom improvement? In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Kurtis and Lorna dive deep into the new book by veteran educational leader Glenn Forbes: Instructional Leadership: 15 High-Impact Practices to Develop Instructional

Are we actually lonelier than we used to be? In Episode 144, Kasey and Brian wade into loneliness: why so many people feel disconnected even when they are surrounded by people, why independence may not be the strength we’ve made it out to be, and how technology can give us more ways to connect while leaving our relationships increasingly shallow. Kasey argues that we’ve been sold three promises that haven’t quite delivered: work hard and you’ll have what you need, independence will make you st

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 interviews Caroline Davidson from World Book about literacy, content knowledge, and innovative tools like Classmate to support teachers and students. They explore strategies for integrating literacy across

Wondering how to move beyond champions to teams? Find out more at https://bit.ly/CR-overview Inspired by Rita Pierson’s TED Talk "Every Child Deserves a Champion"? Discover why being a champion isn't enough and how a "Team" approach prevents teacher burnout and drives student success. More than a decade ago, Dr. Rita Pierson delivered one of the most powerful messages in education: “Every child deserves a champion.” While her 2013 TED Talk has inspired millions, it also highlights a challengin

What would shift in your leadership if you treated every interaction, observation, and moment of reflection as an opportunity to help someone grow? In this episode, Joshua Stamper welcomes back district leader, author, speaker, and educator Lauren Kaufman. Lauren shares how her journey from classroom teacher and literacy specialist to instructional coach, assistant principal, and district leader has been shaped by mentorship, intentional reflection, and a deep commitment to keeping students at

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In this episode, we go back to the end of 25-26 to shift our perspective as we begin 26-27.

What if resistance isn’t something leaders need to overcome? In Episode 298 of the Leaning Into Leadership Podcast, Darrin sits down with Becca Silver, CEO and founder of The Whole Educator and author of The Resistance Solution, for a powerful conversation about what is really happening when educators push back against change. Becca challenges leaders to stop labeling people as “resistant” and instead recognize that resistance is an experience people move through. Rather than relying on compli

Simplify Your Next Steps 🧰 Grab the CTM Starter Kit - bit.ly/ctmstarter Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter - bit.ly/CR-intro Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsider In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss how, internally, teachers and staff can plan to welcome a new administrator into their collaborative culture. Of particular note is the idea of shifting the mindset away from the fear of losing Collaborative Response to the o

Matt Thoman shares his powerful journey of overcoming adversity and building mental toughness. He emphasizes the importance of intentional practice and positivity in achieving mental health and success. The conversation delves into the impact of mental health in athletics, education, and leadership, highlighting the need for intentional habits and a positive mindset. Takeaways Mental toughness is built through intentional practice Positivity is a mindset that can be developed over time Small

Wondering how to move beyond champions to teams? Find out more at https://bit.ly/CR-overview Inspired by Rita Pierson’s TED Talk "Every Child Deserves a Champion"? Discover why being a champion isn't enough and how a "Team" approach prevents teacher burnout and drives student success. More than a decade ago, Dr. Rita Pierson delivered one of the most powerful messages in education: “Every child deserves a champion.” While her 2013 TED Talk has inspired millions, it also highlights a challengin