Learning Can’t Wait

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The Learning Can’t Wait Podcast is your view into how changemakers are driving innovation in the field of education. Each week we interview leaders who are challenging the status quo at a time when it is absolutely necessary to rebuild the system for our students. Podcast Powered by Fullmind

Episode Date
Systems‑Level Change, Instructional Coherence & Leadership with Trust | Dr. Elizabeth Chu, Jason Kamras & Celeste Terry
May 12, 2026
Neurodiversity & Representation, Early Literacy Balance & Teacher Author Voice | Alicia Meyers
May 07, 2026
Choice & Opportunity, Impact Driven Innovation & Teaching Reimagined | Frances Messano
May 05, 2026
Longitudinal Student Data, Teacher Time & Efficiency & Intrinsic Motivation & Engagement | Christopher Hull
Apr 28, 2026
Scaffolding & Language Supports, Belonging & Equity & Rigor & Achievement Gaps | Brandon Cardet-Hernandez
Apr 21, 2026
Rural Innovation, Belonging & Relationships & Creative Staffing / Virtual Instruction | Shane Purdy
Apr 14, 2026
All Education is Career Education, Student Agency & Authentic Learning & CTE Pathways / College AND Career | Dr. Mark Covelle
Apr 07, 2026
Motivation Continuum, Durable Skills & AI-Proofing Education | Chris Bennett
Mar 31, 2026
Teacher Retention, Belonging & Onboarding & Brave, People-First Leadership | Julia Bialeski
Mar 24, 2026
Workforce Analytics, Retention & Wellbeing & Strategic Workforce Planning | Fleur Johnston
Mar 17, 2026
Impact at Scale, Student-Centered Leadership & Choice-Filled Lives | Steve Colón & John Branam
Mar 10, 2026
Season 10 Wrap‑Up
Feb 24, 2026
Literacy Justice, Storytelling for Impact & Community-Based Solutions | Lucy Martin
Feb 17, 2026
Human-Centered Leadership, Equity & Belonging & Imperfect Leadership | Dr. Peter Stiepelman
Feb 12, 2026
Hands-on Learning, Student Engagement & AI Literacy | Dr. Jenny Nash
Feb 10, 2026
Rural education, Asset-based lens & Teacher retention | Dr. Melissa Sadorf
Feb 05, 2026
Lifelong learning and “lead learner” mindset, Psychological safety for leaders and staff & Global perspectives on schooling and context | Dr. Kalpana Rao, Kyle Conley, and Jennifer Dubey
Feb 03, 2026
Master scheduling, AI optimization & District efficiency | Paymon Rouhanifard
Jan 29, 2026
Empathy, Belonging, and Student Voice | Dieumerci Christel
Jan 27, 2026
Youth mental health, AI companions & Ethical AI practice | Dr. Marina A. Badillo-Diaz
Jan 15, 2026
AI parenting, Agentic AI & Present ready | Kunal Dalal
Jan 13, 2026
Game-based learning, Purposeful integration & Student agency | Arana Shapiro
Jan 08, 2026
Founder empathy, Global EdTech & Long-term vision | Alberto Arena and Michael Narea
Jan 06, 2026
AI learner profiles​, Student data privacy &​ Human-centered technology | Roberto Vargas
Dec 18, 2025
Product‑market fit​, Educator feedback marketplace​ & Edtech empathy | Hallie Smith
Dec 16, 2025
Science of reading​, Three Sciences Framework​ & Explicit, systematic instruction​ | Paige Pullen
Dec 11, 2025
Behavior support capacity-building,​ Relationships and positive reinforcement​ & Data-driven, trauma-aware practice​ | Allie Nudelman, Vicki Trujillo & Allan Smith
Dec 09, 2025
Collaboration, Small group learning & EdTech innovation | Matt Miller
Dec 04, 2025
Authentic leadership , Team culture & Feedback | Michael Lombardo
Dec 02, 2025
Digital Transformation, Leadership & Organizational Change | Matt Giovanniello
Nov 20, 2025
Educator Burnout, Workplace Well-being & Mental Health Crisis | Lindsay Fuller
Nov 18, 2025
Rural education, Student engagement & Leadership visibility | Dr. Bill Chapman
Nov 13, 2025
Women Leadership, Education Equity & Leadership Sustainability | Emily Hartnett
Nov 11, 2025
AI Education, Pro-human AI Leadership & Utah AI Infrastructure | Matthew Winters
Nov 06, 2025
AI ethics, AI in education & Deepfakes | Rebecca Bultsma
Nov 04, 2025
Season 9 Wrap Episode
Oct 28, 2025
EdTech Marketing, Storytelling & Multilingual Learners | JW Marshall
Oct 21, 2025
Cybersecurity Pathways, Education Access & Regional Talent Development | Kimberly Smith and Seth Walker
Oct 16, 2025
Digital Learning Innovation, AI Literacy and Governance & Equity in Education | Tara Carrozza
Oct 14, 2025
Learning Disabilities, Universal Screeners & Teacher Preparation | Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez
Oct 09, 2025
Innovation in Education, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & SPARK Professional Development | Danya Sundh
Oct 07, 2025
Student Empowerment, Technology Integration & Artificial Intelligence | Alana Winnick
Oct 02, 2025
Student Leadership, Adult Behavior Change & Instructional Leadership | AJ Crabill
Sep 30, 2025
Early childhood education, Educational equity & Workforce development | Aruna Gilbert
Sep 25, 2025
Community Engagement, Fiscal Responsibility & Technology in Education | Dr. Michael Stone
Sep 23, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Learner-centered Pedagogy & Education Technology Innovation
Sep 18, 2025
AI in Education, Teacher Workload Reduction & Media Literacy
Sep 16, 2025
Rural Education, Educational Technology & Family Engagement | Dr. Jeff Carlson
Sep 11, 2025
Education equity, Community involvement & School board campaign | Dr. Kaycee Brock
Sep 09, 2025
Education Leadership, AI in Schools, Restorative Justice | Dr. Malcolm Jones II
Sep 04, 2025
Advanced Inclusive Research and Development (RD), Equity in Education, Artificial Intelligence in Learning | Auditi Chakravarty
Sep 02, 2025
Failing forward, Emerging technology & Reflective practice | Douglas Wilson
Aug 28, 2025
Equity, Differentiation, & Generative AI | Dr. Andy Shean
Aug 26, 2025
Design Thinking, Independent Learning, Human‑Centered Education | Dr. Sabba Quidwai
Aug 21, 2025
Reflection, Student Voice, Transformational Leadership | Dr. Jeremy Owoh
Aug 19, 2025
Amy Dujon | Empowerment, Authenticity, Community
Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Neil Gupta | Community Engagement, Leadership, Collaborative Vision
Aug 12, 2025
Dr. Baron Davis | Collaboration, Student Voice. Education Innovation
Aug 07, 2025
Merissa Salder-Holder | EdTech Teacher Voice. AI in Education
Aug 04, 2025
Chéla Wallace | STEM Equity, Girls’ Education, Innovation
Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Kiesha King | Digital Equity, Student Agency. EdTech Innovation
Jul 29, 2025
Season 8 Wrap Episode
Jul 10, 2025
AI, Leadership, & Tech | Dr. Kusum Sinha, Matt Gaven, Dr. Jared Bloom
Jul 03, 2025
Sheridan Hotung | Dyslexia, Intervention Equity
Jul 01, 2025
Jennifer Schwab | Workforce Development, Mentoring, Upskill
Jun 26, 2025
Adrienne Emerson | Technology, STEM, Robotics
Jun 24, 2025
Eddie Blass | Personalization, Systemic Change, & Agency
Jun 18, 2025
Kathryn Starke | Literacy, Engagement, & Teacher Autonomy
Jun 17, 2025
Sunil Gunderia | Scaling EdTech
Jun 12, 2025
Mike Gonzalez, Mike Marrone, & Mike Felton | Lessons in Leadership
Jun 10, 2025
Tony Hemingway | Lessons in Leadership: Make something out of yourself
Jun 05, 2025
Nic Starr | AI Bingo
Jun 03, 2025
Nick Gross | Career Pathways, Discovery, & Future-Ready Education
May 29, 2025
Dan Meyer | EdTech, Healthy Skepticism, & Technology
May 27, 2025
Dacia Toll | Ed Reform, Equity, & AI
May 22, 2025
Diego Arambula | Education, Transformation, & Design
May 20, 2025
Jen Womble | Technology, Education, and Conferences
May 15, 2025
Curtis Valentine | Teacher Shortage, Leadership, and Passion
May 13, 2025
Nancy Livingston | Summer Learning, Teacher Development, & Equity
May 08, 2025
Dr. Iheoma Iruka | Early Childhood, Curriculum, & Equity
May 06, 2025
Nicola Soares | Teacher Shortage, Staffing, & Talent Supply Chain
May 01, 2025
Michelle Culver | AI, Deep Learning, & Human Connection
Apr 29, 2025
Season 7 Wrap Up | Education, Funding, & Learning
Apr 24, 2025
Shannon Cox | Leadership, Innovation, & Inspiration
Apr 22, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Garrison | Career-connected Learning, Trade School, Work-life Balance
Apr 17, 2025
Bryan Hassel + Kendall King | Public Impact, Opportunity Culture, Multi-classroom Leadership
Apr 15, 2025
Scott Anderberg | Moodle, AI in Education, Learning Management Systems
Apr 10, 2025
Mary Jo Fairhead | Onward Learning, Rural Education, Student-Centered Learning
Apr 08, 2025
Jeff Livingston | School Funding, Equity in Education, Rural Education, E-Rate Funding
Apr 03, 2025
Jodie Buenning | E-Rate Program, Digital Equity, EdTech Advocacy
Apr 01, 2025
PJ Caposey | School Funding, Rural Education, ESSER Funding, Superintendent Shortage
Mar 27, 2025
Rita Ferrandino | Arc Capital Development, Federal Education Funding, EdTech Innovation
Mar 25, 2025
Peter Relan | MathGPT, AI in Education, Equity in Math Education
Mar 20, 2025
Louise Baigelman | Storyshares, Literacy Engagement, Struggling Readers, High-Interest Books
Mar 18, 2025
Malvika Bhagwat | Owl Ventures, EdTech Outcomes, Education Efficacy
Mar 13, 2025
Kate Eberle Walker | Presence, Teletherapy for Students, Remote Evaluations
Mar 11, 2025
Richard Carranza | IXL Learning, IEPs, Social-Emotional Learning
Mar 06, 2025
Rob Schwartz | AI in Education, Equity in Education, School Leadership Development
Mar 04, 2025
Bridget Johnson | Dean's Roundtable, Student Life, School Deans
Feb 27, 2025
Julia Fallon | SETDA, EdTech, Education Policy
Feb 25, 2025
Isabelle Hau | Love to Learn, AI in Education, Play in Education
Feb 18, 2025
Chris Aviles + Andrew Abramson | Esports, Gamification in Education, Teamwork, After School Activities
Feb 11, 2025
Gail daMota | Higher Ed Financing, Pell Grant Increase, Financial Aid Resources
Feb 04, 2025
Evan Abramson | Ed Tech Innovation, AI in Education, Building Trust in Schoolsca
Jan 28, 2025
Dan Fitzpatrick | AI Educator, AI in Education, Education Innovation
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Christina Dukes Brown | Boys and Girls Club, Out-of-School Programs, Youth Entrepreneurship
Jan 14, 2025
Michael Horn | Job Moves, Future of Education, Micro School Movement, Teacher Career Transitions
Jan 07, 2025
Season 6 Recap
Dec 17, 2024
Shalinee Sharma | Math Minds, Zearn, Math Education, Numeracy
Dec 10, 2024
Patrick Fredricks | Rural Education, Work Based Learning, Career Readiness, Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative
Dec 03, 2024
Vriti Saraf | Ed3 DAO, AI in Education, Blockchain, Project Based Learning
Nov 19, 2024
Nicole + Izzy Galante | Mosaic IP, AI in Education, Instructional Planning, Individualized Learning
Nov 12, 2024
Dr. Vallerie Cave + Shawn Blanchard | Rural Education, Innovation, Student Success
Nov 05, 2024
Heather Rubin | Cultural Responsiveness, ELL, Project-based Learning, Digital Age Teaching
Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde | Dallas ISD, Teacher Retention, Equity in Education
Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Kelsey Young | Curriculum Associates, Post-Pandemic Student Performance, Targeted Interventions
Oct 15, 2024
Dr. Peter Tragos + Beverly Leon | Civics Education, Social Media, Civil Discourse
Oct 08, 2024
Lisa Tarshis | Micro Schools, Primer Foundation, Personalized Learning
Oct 03, 2024
Dr. Vicki Phelps + Marisa Janicek | AI in Education, AI ethics, Technology Gap
Oct 01, 2024
Dr. Muhsinah Morris | Metaversity, AI-Powered Teaching Assistants, Virtual Realty in Education
Sep 24, 2024
Alex Kotran | aiEDU, AI in Education, EdTech, AI Literacy
Sep 17, 2024
Mike Yates | AI in Education, Project-based Learning, EdTech
Sep 10, 2024
Chad Aldeman | Teacher Shortage, Educator Retention, Read Not Guess
Sep 03, 2024
Amanda Bickerstaff | AI for Education, EdTech, Classroom Management
Aug 27, 2024
Siya Raj Purohit | OpenAI, ChatGPT, Engineering in Education, Investing in EdTech
Aug 20, 2024
Montgomery County ESC | Middle School, Technology, Lifestyle Fair
Aug 13, 2024
Season 5 Recap
Jul 23, 2024
Emmanuel George | Civics Education, Community Partnerships, Active Citizenship, Teacher Recruitment
Jul 16, 2024
Amy Azano | Rural Education, Equity in Education, Virginia Tech Center for Rural Education
Jul 09, 2024
Heather Bookstaver, Ann Lewis, & Taylor Gump | Rural Education, Community Engagement, Technology in Schools
Jun 25, 2024
Mike Barrera & Conrad Cantu | Rural Education, Career and Technical Education, Rural School Innovation Zone
Jun 18, 2024
Richard Wright & Michael Gonzalez | Rural Education, Teacher Shortage, Rural School Innovation Zone
Jun 11, 2024
Arne Duncan | Community Schools, Chronic Absenteeism, Teacher Shortage, Education Reform
Jun 03, 2024
Melissa Harris, Allen Pratt, Taylor McCabe-Juhnke | Rural Education, Innovation, Collaboration
May 28, 2024
Jessica Sie | Innovative Education, Professional Learning, Charter Schools, Mindset
May 21, 2024
Juliana Finnegan | Vivi, Student Driven Learning, Tech Enabled Learning, AI in Education
May 14, 2024
Brandon Cardet-Hernandez | Science of Reading, Play Based Learning, Universal Pre-K
May 07, 2024
Doug McCurry | Leadership Lessons, Educational Challenges, Summer Learning Programs, High-Quality Curriculum
Apr 30, 2024
Brett Roer, Jacob Kantor, & Candice Sears | AI in Education, Personalized Learning, Rural Education
Apr 23, 2024
John Dedeax Davis Jr. & Talia Milgrom-Elcott | STEM, Solar Eclipse, Teacher Shortage
Apr 01, 2024
Chrissybil Boulin | Career Guidance, Economic Mobility, Entrepreneurship
Mar 26, 2024
Steven Weiner | Education Reform, Student Outcomes, Teacher Roles, Education System
Mar 19, 2024
Asya Johnson | New York City Public Schools, Culturally Responsive Teaching, College and Career Readiness
Mar 12, 2024
Erin Mote | InnovateEDU, Student Mental Health, AI in Education, Authenticity in Leadership
Mar 05, 2024
Hedy Chang & Malika Elwin | Student Attendance, Absenteeism, Student Engagement
Feb 27, 2024
Rebecca Branstetter | Student Burnout, Educator Burnout, Mental Health, School Psychology
Feb 20, 2024
Jean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning Science
Feb 13, 2024
Brett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, Dr. Dan Cox | Growth, Fitness, Discipline, Leadership, Work-Life Balance
Feb 06, 2024
Karl Rectanus | Federal Education Funding, Evidence-based Interventions, EdTech, ESSA
Jan 30, 2024
Season 4 Recap
Jan 23, 2024
Natalie Arias & Kevin Malonson | Leadership, Advocacy, Policy Fellowship, Effective Educators
Jan 16, 2024
Adrian Mim | Math Education, Teaching Styles, Diversity in STEM, Calculus Project
Jan 09, 2024
Jean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning Science
Jan 02, 2024
Rebecca Branstetter | Student Burnout, Educator Burnout, Mental Health, School Psychology
Dec 12, 2023
Hedy Chang & Malika Elwin | Student Attendance, Absenteeism, Student Engagement
Dec 05, 2023
Chelsea Waite | Innovation, Multilingual Learners, AI in Education, Teacher Shortage
Nov 28, 2023
Brett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, Dr. Dan Cox | Growth, Fitness, Discipline, Leadership, Work-Life Balance
Nov 14, 2023
Charlene Mack | Leadership, Self-Care, Community Organizing, Education System
Nov 07, 2023
Karl Rectanus | Federal Education Funding, Evidence-based Interventions, EdTech, ESSA
Oct 31, 2023
Mayme Hostetter | Teacher Shortage, Teacher Preparation, AI in Teacher Training, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Oct 24, 2023
Ben Marcovitz & Jerel Bryant | Growth Mindset, Educational Leadership, Hiring Process, Teacher Feedback
Oct 17, 2023
Talia Milgrom-Elcott | Abundance, Potential, Belonging, Education
Oct 10, 2023
Kaycee Brock | College Access, Student Success, Affirmative Action
Oct 03, 2023
Michelle Oliver | Equity-Centered Evaluations, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Educational Consulting, Inclusive Research
Sep 26, 2023
Wallace Boston | Online Learning, Virtual Education, AI in Education, EdTech
Sep 19, 2023
Shaquira Langley | Student Success, Educational Change, Work-Life Balance
Sep 12, 2023
Scott Muri | Strategic Planning, Teacher Compensation, Personal Growth, Effective Teaching
Sep 05, 2023
Marlon Styles | Student Agency, Community Engagement, Learner-Centered Education, Diversity
Aug 29, 2023
Ash Kaluarachchi | Entrepreneurship, EdTech, Mentorship in Education, StartEd
Aug 23, 2023
Mohan Sivaloganathan, Tafshier Cosby, Evan Stone | Advocacy Work, Education Policy Change, Parent Advocacy
Aug 15, 2023
Bart Epstein | Innovation, EdTech, Evidence-Based Learning
Aug 08, 2023
Luis Torres & Lida Casper | Community Schools, School Partnerships, Community Engagement, School Resources
Aug 01, 2023
Nina Rees | Charter Schools, Education Reform, Student Success, Teacher Retention, Public Education
Jul 25, 2023
Kristina Ishmael | Mental Health, Professional Development, Remote Learning, EdTech
Jul 18, 2023
Season 3 Recap
Jul 10, 2023
Marlon Styles | Student Agency, Community Engagement, Learner-Centered Education, Diversity
Jun 26, 2023
Michelle Newstadt & Barbara Hubert | BrainPop, Empathy in Education, Inclusive Instruction, EdTech
Jun 20, 2023
Adam Ezrig | Educaiton Reform, Advocacy in Education, Family Engagement
Jun 12, 2023
Baron Davis | Hiring Process, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Rentention
Jun 06, 2023
Muhsinah Morris | Metaverse, Virtual Reality, EdTech, Leadership
May 30, 2023
Belle Linda Halpern | Educational Equity, Leadership Training, Self-Care, SEL
May 22, 2023
Kelsey Young | Evidence-Based Learning, Storytelling, Tutoring, Special Needs Education
May 15, 2023
Ash Kaluarachchi | Entrepreneurship, EdTech, Mentorship in Education, StartEd
May 08, 2023
Mohan Sivaloganathan, Tafshier Cosby, Evan Stone | Advocacy Work, Education Policy Change, Parent Advocacy
May 01, 2023
JW Marshall | Teacher Innovation, SEL, Media for Education, Personalized Learning
Apr 24, 2023
Sheldon Eakins | Diversity in Education, Vulnerable Leadership, Equity and Inclusion, Equity Audit
Apr 17, 2023
Bart Epstein | Innovation, EdTech, Evidence-Based Learning
Apr 10, 2023
Ellen Sherratt | Education Policy, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Salaries, Teacher Salary Project
Apr 03, 2023
Luis Torres & Lida Casper | Community Schools, School Partnerships, Community Engagement, School Resources
Mar 27, 2023
Sarah Williamson & Katie Nash | EdTech Trends, K-12 Education, Thought Leadership, School Leadership Advice
Mar 20, 2023
Nina Rees | Charter Schools, Education Reform, Student Success, Teacher Retention, Public Education
Mar 13, 2023
Kristina Ishmael | Mental Health, Professional Development, Remote Learning, EdTech
Mar 06, 2023
Season 2 Recap
Jan 23, 2023
Christian P. Wilkens | Teacher Shortage, Education Inequality, Education Workforce, Diversity
Jan 17, 2023
Rayna Glumac | Professional Development, Parent Involvement, EdTech Procurement
Jan 09, 2023
Fractured Learning: The Need for Cohesion in Education
Dec 19, 2022
Resilience in Rural America
Dec 12, 2022
Questioning Everything in Education
Dec 05, 2022
Hayley on Holly Owens’ EdUp EdTech Podcast
Nov 28, 2022
Creating a Culture of Belonging
Nov 21, 2022
Mental Health Focus: Building Systems, Structures, and Schools for the Whole Child
Nov 14, 2022
Collective Urgency in Schools Today
Nov 07, 2022
All Eyes on Student Attendance
Oct 31, 2022
EdTech Week: Is EdTech Making Learning Accessible for All?
Oct 24, 2022
The Power of Parents
Oct 17, 2022
An Educator’s Voice Within
Oct 11, 2022
No More Female Leaders, Just Leaders
Oct 03, 2022
EdTech’s Saturation Point
Sep 19, 2022
The Power of Connectivity
Sep 12, 2022
The Second Most Important Job in the World
Aug 09, 2022
Ahead of the Curve: New Technology in a Growing Community
Aug 01, 2022
Lessons from the BX
Jul 25, 2022
A Career Educator
Jul 18, 2022
Teaching Teachers
Jul 11, 2022
The Education of Incarcerated Youth with Disabilities
Jul 07, 2022
The Foundation of ThinkCERCA
Jun 27, 2022
Leading AASA through Crisis
Jun 20, 2022
What Higher Ed Gets Right
Jun 13, 2022
Learning for Life
Jun 06, 2022
The Great Resignation: Teacher Edition
May 30, 2022
Investing in EdTech
May 23, 2022
An International Lesson in Education
May 16, 2022
The Student Mental Health Crisis
May 09, 2022
The Challenge Before Teachers Today
May 02, 2022
Supporting the Future of Students
Apr 25, 2022
The Big Activity Book for Teachers
Apr 18, 2022
Hustle Culture
Apr 11, 2022
Building a Culturally Competent School Culture and Climate
Mar 09, 2022