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Hosted by Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the show brings weekly conversations with classroom practitioners, researchers, and school leaders shaping the future of learning.

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Never Underestimate a Young Reader

August 31, 2026 28:31

What do young people understand that adults mistakenly believe they have hidden from them? Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson returns to the podcast to discuss Ghost in the Night, her haunting middle-grade novel set against the ghost tours, buried histories, and complicated...

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August 28, 2026

The Humanoid Robot, the Headlines, and What Really Happened

When Salamanca City Central School District announced plans to bring a humanoid robot into its robotics program, the story quickly became something else entirely: "A school is replacing...

August 24, 2026

Game Design Could Transform Assessment in the AI Era

What if students didn't simply complete an assessment—but designed an experience for someone else? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman pitches Jeff Utecht a new approach...

August 19, 2026

What will be your anchor for wellness this school year?

The beginning of a school year often arrives with a familiar message: do more, organize more, and somehow become a brand-new person before the first bell rings. This...

August 17, 2026

Lisa Gardner on Creativity and Curiosity

What can ELA teachers learn from a bestselling suspense novelist who begins writing without knowing who the villain is? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman speaks...

August 10, 2026

How to Raise a Reader from Birth with Sandra Magsamen

What can a board book offer a baby who cannot yet speak or even hold it independently? Award-winning author, illustrator, and art therapist Sandra Magsamen joins Tricia to...

August 3, 2026

Who Gets to Lead? Expanding Student Voice with Rachel Thrash

When schools picture a student leader, they often imagine the confident speaker, the high achiever, or the student who already understands how to succeed within existing systems. But...

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