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Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman

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Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing issues...

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Episodes (307)

345: Ready to have some 'hard fun'?

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Jul 1, 202433:03pending

344: Play as a catalyst for innovation

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Jun 24, 202450:20pending

343: How can we be better role models for play?

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Jun 17, 202431:37pending

342: Taking sensory play seriously with Allie Ticktin

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Jun 10, 202435:47pending

Special bonus episode: Try out our Free Power of Play Planner!

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Jun 6, 20246:46pending

341: How can we build relationships differently with AI?

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Jun 3, 202419:29pending

340: AI's Role in Strengthening Executive Function

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May 27, 202426:56pending

339: Can generative AI help my learners boost the power of play?

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May 20, 202425:42pending

338: Can generative AI help me rethink feedback in the classroom?

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May 13, 202449:11pending

337: Micro Menu Month Launches: AI Literacy for Teams

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May 6, 202442:18pending

336: The Role of the Librarian in the Era of AI

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Apr 29, 202442:09pending

335: Is K12 education future ready right now?

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Apr 22, 202437:28pending

334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI

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Apr 15, 202435:29pending

333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations

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Apr 8, 202418:22pending

332: Here's why we need more student podcasters: meet Zach of We the Children

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Apr 1, 202440:23pending

331: Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?

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Mar 25, 202439:28pending

330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin

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Mar 18, 202439:12pending

329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?

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Mar 11, 202430:15pending

328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games

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Mar 4, 202445:38pending

Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?

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Feb 26, 202430:32pending

326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI

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Feb 19, 202446:00pending

325: 'Lessons of the Pandemic': A Deep Dive into Teacher Experiences

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Feb 12, 202438:41pending

324: Shifting paradigms about safety and respect with Dr. Travis Wright

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Feb 5, 202436:56pending

Bonus Episode: The Big Game is A Big Moment for Media Literacy

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Feb 1, 20248:54pending

323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez

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Jan 29, 202433:18pending

322: The recipe for a truly great school mental health program

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Jan 22, 202429:00pending

321: What does media literacy have to do with mental health?

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Jan 15, 202423:23pending

320: Being Mindful in the Moment with Dr. Rina Bajaj

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Jan 8, 202428:14pending

319: What is an 'emotionally healthy school'? with Dr. Deborah Offner

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Jan 1, 202428:55pending

What was our biggest episode of 2023?

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Dec 28, 202342:00pending

318: AI Literacy Experiments for the Family

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Dec 25, 202335:06pending

317: Bonus Episode Tricia on the concept of 'screentime' and more...

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Dec 22, 202336:24pending

316: Bonus Episode - Integrating Technology in Education with Jeff Utecht

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Dec 20, 202335:00pending

315: Human Centered Leadership in K12 education with Dr. Peter Stiepleman

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Dec 18, 202337:31pending

314: Elevating Student Learning With AI

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Dec 11, 202346:29pending

313: The necessity of listening to the student perspective on AI

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Dec 4, 202334:10pending

Bonus Episode: Meet US Principal of the Year!

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Nov 29, 202326:29pending

312: Can we use AI to teach creative writing?

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Nov 27, 202318:38pending

311: From Repairs to Resourcefulness: Unleashing the Potential of Asset Manageme...

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Nov 20, 202325:42pending

310: Striking the Perfect Balance: Integrating AI and Human Interaction in Eleme...

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Nov 13, 202331:49pending

Join the Shifting Schools Community

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Nov 7, 20232:05pending

309: Nurturing Informed Citizens with CIVIX's Dimitri Pavlounis

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Nov 6, 202348:32pending

308: The Future of News Literacy: Educating in the Age of Artificial Intelligenc...

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Oct 30, 202330:41pending

307: Elevating Media Literacy Through Screen Language: Insights from Sherard Duv...

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Oct 23, 202342:54pending

306: The Power of Purposeful Play with Dr. Kristen Craft

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Oct 16, 202332:57pending

How do we bring brave beginners and bold early adopters together to explore AI L...

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Oct 14, 202326:27pending

305: Stargazing for SEL with Swapna Krishna

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Oct 9, 202334:40pending

304: What confidence is...and what it isn't with Jennifer S. Miller

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Oct 2, 202338:19pending

303: Social Justice in Schools with Dr. Charles A. Barrett

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Sep 25, 202319:49pending

302: Honoring the complexities of what it means to be an educator with Dr. Novak...

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