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Ozgur Bolat
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The Reward Trap: Why External Rewards Backfire with Dr. Ozgur Bolat

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer is joined by ⁠Dr. Ozgur Bolat⁠, associate professor of educational science and author of ⁠The Reward Trap: Why Rewards Backfire and the Real Science of Motivating Kids⁠. Dr. Bolat shares his journey from seeking external validation to decoding the science of intrinsic motivation, offering practical strategies for parents and educators looking to move away from quick-fix rewards and build lasting resilience and internal drive in children.

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Mike Peng
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The Education Investment Landscape with Mike Peng, Weatherstone Capital Partners

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Mike Peng, Founder and Managing Partner of ⁠Weatherstone Capital Partners⁠, to explore the evolving intersection of education, technology, and capital markets. After missing a meeting at ASU+GSV in San Diego, Mike and Mike reconnect to unpack what it takes to scale educational ventures past the startup phase and navigate the broader macroeconomic shift from venture capital to private equity in EdTech.

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Kenan Sahin, Founder and President of ⁠CAMX Power⁠
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Exploring American Educational Excellence with Author and Founder Kenan Sahin

Host Mike Palmer welcomes Kenan Sahin, the Founder and President of ⁠CAMX Power⁠ and author of ⁠American Educational Excellence: The Foundation of Our Values, Democracy, and Market Capitalism⁠, to the podcast. We explore his educational roots as a product of California public schools and early career as an MIT professor, as well as his time leading Bell Labs as a Vice President of Technology. Kenan shares the story of the catalyst for his book, which began when he challenged an expert in the Hague who could not find enough bad words for the American system. He compares US-trained engineers to those from Europe, arguing that our system excels because it prioritizes what students do with their knowledge rather than just the depth of what they know.

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Host Mike Palmer at ASU+GSV Summit in conversation with Karl Rectanus, CEO of Really Great Reading.
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Talking Outcomes-Based Literacy with Really Great Reading CEO Karl Rectanus

Coming to you live from the harbor terrace in sunny San Diego, Mike Palmer sits down with Karl Rectanus, the new CEO of ⁠Really Great Reading⁠, amidst the buzz of the ⁠ASU+GSV Summit⁠. Between views of sailboats and silver-lined clouds, the duo digs into why literacy remains the fundamental building block of the educational system and how we might finally be cracking the code on systemic improvement.

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Jeremy Singer and Mike Palmer having conversation at ASU-GSV
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LIVE from ASU+GSV with Jeremy Singer, President of the College Board

LIVE! from the ⁠ASU+GSV Summit⁠, Mike Palmer catches up with ⁠College Board⁠ President Jeremy Singer against the backdrop of the San Diego marina to dive into the launch of Jeremy’s new podcast, ⁠The Education Equation⁠. Produced by Mike, this new series aims to bring a much-needed level of scientific rigor to the education space, drawing inspiration from data-heavy health and fitness media to identify scalable, evidence-based practices that actually move the needle for students.

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Amit Sevak⁠
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Reimagining Assessment for the Age of AI with Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS

The global landscape of education and work is changing at a pace that requires an entirely new approach to measurement. ⁠Trending in Education⁠ host ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ welcomes ⁠Amit Sevak⁠, CEO of ⁠ETS ⁠(Educational Testing Service), the organization responsible for millions of assessments worldwide, to discuss the high-stakes transformation of how we identify talent.

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Mitch Weisburgh
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Mindshifting with Mitch Weisburgh | Trending in Ed with Mike Palmer

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Education,⁠ host Mike Palmer is joined by educator, speaker, and author Mitch Weisburgh to discuss the concept of “mindshifting” and its profound implications for education, personal development, and navigating a rapidly changing world. Mitch shares his journey from teaching computer skills in the early days of personal computing to developing frameworks for resilience, resourcefulness, and collaboration that he now calls mindshifting. ⁠Check out Mitch’s book on the topic⁠ to learn more.

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Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford
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Trending in Ed “OG” Reunion with Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford

Step into a very special episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠, where host Mike Palmer reunites with fellow co-founders Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford! Since its inception in September 2016, Trending in Ed has been a consistent voice in education, and this reunion delivers a nostalgic yet forward-looking take on education trendspotting. Catch up with Brandon and Dan, discover what they’ve been doing, and hear theirs and Mike’s reflections on the podcast’s journey and the evolving landscape of education over the past 8+ years. Here’s the link to ⁠Tim Urban’s What’s Our Problem?⁠ which Brandon refers to in the conversation.

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Desmond Stinnie and Addison Wiggin
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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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Dana Bryson
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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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