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Liz City and Rachel Curtis
K12 Education
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Leading Strategically in K12 with Authors Liz City and Rachel Curtis

In K-12 education, the urgency of children’s needs often eclipses strategic thought, resulting in constant reaction and a “whack-a-mole” approach to problems. We talk with co-authors Elizabeth “Liz” City and Rachel Curtis about their new book, ⁠Leading Strategically: Achieving Ambitious Goals in Education⁠, which offers a practical, accessible framework for leaders at all levels—from teachers to superintendents—to shift from constant doing to intentional, effective action.

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Jeff Young
AI
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Climbing the AI Learning Curve with Jeff Young

We are thrilled to welcome a fellow podcaster and longtime education journalist, Jeff Young, to the show. Many know Jeff’s work from his time hosting the weekly EdSurge Podcast, where he was a consistent voice covering the intersection of technology and learning. Now, Jeff is out on his own and has launched a new project to tackle the biggest story in education: AI and the fundamental questions it raises about what it means to learn.

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AJ Gutierrez
K12 Education
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Building Equal Opportunity Schools with AJ Gutierrez

Mike Palmer⁠ welcomes back Friend of the Show, ⁠AJ Gutierrez⁠, the pioneering co-founder of Saga Education, now CEO of ⁠Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)⁠.

AJ shares his transition from direct service to a focus on systemic change, detailing the crucial, often overlooked, mission of EOS: identifying and accelerating equitable opportunity for high-potential students.

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Michael Ioffe
AI
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AI-Powered Learning in the Flow of Work with Michael Ioffe, CoFounder and CEO of Arist

Welcome to an inspiring conversation on the future of learning with Michael Ioffe, founder of ⁠Arist⁠, a company doing really interesting work in education. Michael is a Forbes 30 under 30 and a Thiel fellow. Michael joins host Mike Palmer to share his journey, beginning with his early obsession with education, influenced by his parents who were refugees. His experiences, including scaling free live conversations with entrepreneurs to 500 cities in 50 countries by age 18, led to a critical insight in a war zone in Yemen: the best way to deliver learning where educational resources and internet access are limited is via text message. This led to building Arist, which focuses on meeting people where they are and making learning conversational and digestible.

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Getting Innovation-ish
Learning and Education
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Getting Innovation-ish with Authors Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw

Mike Palmer⁠ is joined on this episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠ by Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw, co-authors of the new book, ⁠Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World⁠. They talk about the core concepts of their book, including the “creativity gap,” “innovation mythology,” and “cognitive caution”. We discuss how these ideas apply not only in business but also in education, and why creativity is not a magical quality but a skill that can be taught and cultivated. We also explore the role of AI in the creative process and how it can be used to augment human abilities.

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Howard Blumenthal and Bob Pinata
K12 Education
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Learning from Kids on Earth with Howard Blumenthal and Dr. Bob Pianta

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠, ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ is joined by Howard Blumenthal and Dr. Bob Pianta, co-authors of the new book, ⁠Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds⁠. We discuss the research and ideas behind their book, which explores how learning takes place for kids in real life and how that can be better translated into schools. We also delve into the distinction between “old school,” “not school,” and “new school” models of education.

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Trending in Ed Season 10
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Trending in Ed Season 10 Kickoff | 8 Trends for Fall 2025 | Gartner Hype Cycle with Nancy

Trending in Ed⁠ is back for its 10th season! ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ is kicking things off by reflecting on the past nine seasons and sharing what’s in store for the Fall. We’re excited to announce that the podcast will be offering dedicated feeds for listeners who want to go deep on specific topics like AI, K-12, higher education / the future of work, and author interviews about books.

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Doug Lemov
Learning Science
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Demystifying the Science of Reading with Doug Lemov, Founder of Teach Like a Champion

Mike Palmer welcomes Doug Lemov, founder of ⁠Teach Like a Champion⁠, to the podcast. Lemov discusses his journey from teacher to education innovator and the evolution of Teach Like a Champion. He highlights the importance of the new book, ⁠The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading⁠, co-authored with Colleen Driggs and Erica Woolway. The conversation delves into the critical role of attention in reading, the impact of technology on cognition, and the power of shared reading experiences in the classroom. Lemov also explains the significance of close reading and knowledge-based comprehension, advocating for bringing complex texts, whole books, and writing back into the classroom.

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