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Ola Ozernov-Palchik
K12 Education
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Bridging Early Literacy, Brain Research, and AI Innovation with Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Ed with Mike Palmer⁠, unlock the secrets of the reading brain and the future of educational technology in this deep dive with Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik. A researcher at ⁠Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development⁠ and ⁠MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research⁠, Dr. Ola sits at the cutting edge of cognitive neuroscience and the science of reading. 🧠

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Andrew Sliwinski
K12 Education
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Launching LEGO Education’s Hands-On AI and CS Product with Andrew Sliwinski

In this episode of ⁠Trending in Education⁠, Mike Palmer welcomes Andrew Sliwinski, Global Head of Product Experience for ⁠LEGO Education⁠, on the day of a major product launch. Together, they explore the intersection of physical play and artificial intelligence, revealing how LEGO is redefining AI literacy for the next generation.

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Paul Fain
Future of Work
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The State of Workforce Development in 2026 with Paul Fain

Paul Fain, the founder of ⁠Work Shif⁠t and author of ⁠The Job ⁠newsletter, returns to ⁠Trending in Education ⁠ for a look at the state of workforce development in 2026. He describes a challenging environment for early-career professionals where emerging technologies are driving significant shifts in hiring and job stability. While four-year degree holders often dominate the media discourse, Paul emphasizes the critical need to report on non-degree workers, particularly those in clerical and administrative roles who face high risks from automation.

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Shalin Jyotishi, Steve Jurch, and Gina Worthey
Future of Work
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Career Exploration in the Age of AI with Gina Worthey, Steve Jurch, and Shalin Jyotishi

How do we prepare Gen Z for a workforce being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence? Recorded live from the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, this episode explores the “Wild West” of the modern innovation economy and the vital role of youth apprenticeships in building future-ready career pathways.

Host Mike Palmer is joined by three experts to discuss the intersection of emerging technology, educational equity, and early career development.

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C. Edward Watson
Higher Education
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Adapting to AI in Higher Education with Dr. C. Edward Watson | Teaching with AI

In this episode, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Dr. Eddie Watson to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in higher education. Following the release of the second edition of his book, ⁠Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning⁠, Eddie shares insights from working with nearly 200 campus teams on transitioning from AI-resistant assignments to AI-integrated pedagogy. ⁠Here’s the link to Eddie’s first appearance⁠.

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Sunanna Chand
EdTech
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Reimagining Teaching, Learning, and Talent with Sunanna Chand ED of the Reinvention Lab at TFA

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Sunanna Chand, Executive Director of the ⁠Reinvention Lab at Teach For America (TFA⁠). As the leader of TFA’s future-of-learning R&D engine, Chand is tasked with a formidable challenge: bridging the gap between a 19th-century education system and the demands of the 21st-century world.

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Josh Jones
AI
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Skills, AI, and the Transformation of Education with Josh Jones, CEO of QuantHub

Host Mike Palmer interviews Joshua Jones, CEO and Founder of ⁠QuantHub⁠, an AI company focused on education and skills development. Jones, who previously co-founded the data science consulting firm StrategyWise, explains that QuantHub originated as an internal tool before spinning out to focus on delivering micro-learning chunks that target individual learners’ specific needs.

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Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath
AI
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Understanding Critical AI in K12 Classroms with Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath

AI permeates K-12 education, but the rush to adopt new tools often bypasses critical questions about equity, bias, and human connection. On this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath, co-authors of the new book ⁠Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy⁠.

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Adam Gamwell
AI
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Seeing AI Through an Anthropological Lens with Dr. Adam Gamwell the Founder of Anthrocurious

Dr. Adam Gamwell returns to Trending in Education to explore the evolving collision of anthropology, artificial intelligence, and the human experience. Since ⁠his last appearance in 2019⁠, the technological landscape has seen seismic transformations—from the pandemic to the explosion of generative AI. Host Mike Palmer and Adam discuss why the anthropological imagination is more critical than ever for navigating these changes.

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The Neuroscience of Gratitude
Learning Science
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The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Brain Chemistry, The Gap and The Gain, and the Perfect Nap

Mike Palmer returns to the Thanksgiving table to serve up a side of applied neuroscience. Powered by the recently released Gemini 3, he examines the “gratitude cocktail,” a potent neurochemical mix of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin that mimics the effects of antidepressants and strengthens social bonds. Beyond the chemistry, Mike explores the psychological framework of⁠ The Gap and the Gain⁠ by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. He explains how measuring progress against an ideal future creates unhappiness, while measuring against the past generates resilience and satisfaction.

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