Trending in Education
Tara Chklovski
EdTech
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Inspiring Young AI and Tech Entrepreneurs with Tara Chklovski, Founder and CEO Technovation

In this episode of ⁠Trending in Education⁠, host Mike Palmer welcomes Tara Chklovski, the founder and CEO of ⁠Technovation⁠, a global nonprofit that has been at the intersection of AI and education since 2016. Tara shares her journey from growing up in India to pursuing a PhD in aerospace engineering and eventually launching a mobile entrepreneurship program just two years after the iPhone debuted.

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⁠Steven Puri⁠
Future of Work
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Harnessing Flow: From Hollywood to Remote Work with Steven Puri Founder & CEO The Sukha Company

Host Mike Palmer is joined by ⁠Steven Puri⁠, founder and CEO of ⁠The Sukha Company⁠. Before building tools for deep work, Puri was a senior executive at major motion picture studios, overseeing production on blockbusters like Independence Day and Braveheart, and managing franchises like Die Hard and Wolverine. He shares how the same rigorous focus required to produce massive films can be applied to modern productivity through the concept of Flow—a state popularized by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

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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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