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Deb Mallin
AI
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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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Dana Bryson
Education
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Transforming Education Through Social Impact with Dana Bryson from Study.com

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes Dana Bryson, Senior Vice President of Social Impact at Study.com, for an engaging discussion on the intersection of education, technology, and social impact. This follows almost exactly a year from Dana’s first appearance on Trending in Ed with Paul Gollash from ETS. 

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Avi Yashchin
AI
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Revolutionizing Research with AI | A Conversation with Subconscious AI Founder Avi Yashchin

In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer catches up with serial entrepreneur Avi Yashchin, the Founder of Subconscious AI, about his professional journey from Wall Street to the cutting edge of AI. Yashchin, who started his career as a high-frequency equity trader, offers us a unique perspective on the 2008 financial crisis and how it sparked his interest in understanding the “why” behind market fluctuations.  

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Auditi Chakravarty
Education
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Unlocking Education’s Future with R&D with Auditi Chakravarty

In this episode of Trending in Education, we welcome Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), to explore the cutting edge of education R&D. We begin by tracing Auditi’s journey from a high school English teacher to a leader in curriculum and assessment development, with stops at Kaplan and the College Board, where she helped shape major programs like AP and the redesigned SAT.  

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Dana Stephenson
Higher Education
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Bridging the Experience Gap: Dana Stephenson on Work-Based Learning and Higher Ed

In this dynamic episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer connects with Dana Stephenson, co-founder and CEO of Riipen, live from SXSW EDU in Austin. We dive into how Riipen is revolutionizing higher education and the workforce by tackling the critical experience gap head-on. Discover how their innovative platform seamlessly connects students and companies through impactful, skill-specific projects.

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March Madness Learning Trends 2025
Learning and Education
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Trending in Ed Live: March Madness at SXSW EDU 2025

Join us for a dynamic live recording from the Podcast Stage at SXSW EDU 2025! We’re diving into the hottest trends shaping the future of education with a panel of experts. Mike Palmer, host of Trending in Ed and Founder of Palmer Media, leads a lively discussion with Mike Yates from Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab, who shares his insights on AI and social media. Jenn Stredler, Managing Director of Common Group, brings her expertise on the intersection of education, workforce, and talent. Julia Shatilo, Programming Director for SXSW EDU, offers a unique perspective on the trends driving innovation in education based on what’s submitted and chosen for the conference.  

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