K12 Education

Teacher Empowerment and the Future of K12 Education with Juliana Finegan VP Educator Experience @ Vivi

Forget everything you thought you knew about digital signage – it’s not just for the front office anymore. In this episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit, host Mike Palmer sits down with Juliana Finegan, VP of Educator Experience @ Vivi to explore the evolving landscape of education and the crucial factors that drive teacher success.

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Education

Talking Financial Literacy with Dealing with Debt Founders Desmond Stinnie and Addison Wiggin

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer interviews Desmond Stinnie and Addison Wiggin, the co-founders of ⁠Dealing with Debt,⁠ a platform focused on financial literacy and community support. Desmond shares his lifelong passion for financial education, tracing back to his childhood curiosity about money. Addison brings his 30 years of experience in financial publishing and macroeconomic analysis, highlighting the evolution of consumer culture and debt. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding one’s relationship with debt, the distinction between good and bad debt, and the need for accessible financial education.  

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Higher Education

Innovation, Access, and the Future of Higher Ed with Mark Milliron, President of National University

In this enlightening episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Mark Milliron, the President of ⁠National University⁠, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of higher education. Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit to the unique needs of non-traditional students and the impact of AI, Mark shares invaluable insights on the future of learning.  

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K12 Education

The Impact of AI on K12 Learning with Alvin Crawford CEO of Edvice k12

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Alvin Crawford, CEO of ⁠EdVice K12⁠ and a seasoned expert in the field of education and technology. Alvin takes us on a journey through his career, from the early days of the internet, working with major players like Digitas and Ogilvy, to his pivotal role in the growth of Schoolnet, and his current work as a consultant with Edvice K12.  

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EdTech

The Impact of AI on Global Learning with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

Join Mike Palmer live from the ASU+GSV conference in San Diego for an illuminating conversation with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at ⁠Coursera⁠. In this dynamic episode, Marni shares her inspiring origin story, from her early days at UCSB during the dawn of web browsers to her time as Provost of Western Governors University to her pivotal role today at Coursera, shaping the future of online education.  

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K12 Education

Beyond Teacher Burnout: Nate Eklund on Transforming Teacher Engagement and the Vital Network

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer interviews Nate Eklund, founder and CEO of ⁠Vital Network⁠, about the critical issues of teacher and administrative burnout in the U.S. Nate shares his journey from a high school teacher to an expert in education workforce development, driven by a passion for creating sustainable and engaging work environments in schools. We also touch on Nate’s groundbreaking work: ⁠How Was Your Day at School: Improving Dialog About Teacher Job Satisfaction⁠.  

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Future of Work

Career Connected Learning and the Science of You with Edson Barton, YouScience CEO

In this enlightening episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠, host Mike Palmer engages in a dynamic conversation with Edson Barton, co-founder and CEO of ⁠YouScience⁠, diving deep into the transformative power of career education and aptitude assessment. Edson shares his own compelling origin story, reflecting on how his early struggles in school ignited a passion for revolutionizing the way we approach education and career guidance.  

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K12 Education

Unpacking “The New Absenteeism” with Colleen Keating-Crawford and Izzy Fitzgerald from the Reinvention Lab @ TFA

Is it “absenteeism” or is there a “new absenteeism?” Join us as we dive into ⁠groundbreaking research⁠ from ⁠Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab ⁠featuring Colleen Keating Crawford and Izzy Fitzgerald, who are at the forefront of exploring the evolving landscape of student engagement. Here’s the link to Colleen’s previous appearance on Trending in Ed where we talk about the Lab’s ⁠Crossing the Canyon research⁠.  

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AI

Unlocking Literacy with Thoughtfully Designed AI with Deb Mallin CEO Mighty Doodle Inc

In this episode of Trending in Education, host ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ talks with ⁠Deb Mallin⁠, the founder and CEO of ⁠Mighty Doodle Inc.⁠, about the power of AI in transforming literacy education. Deb’s journey into education was inspired by her own experiences as a mother and educator, driving her to create Mighty Doodle, an AI-based literacy tutoring system. Mighty Doodle uses a series of engaging mini-games to help children develop essential reading, writing, and spelling skills.  

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