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Is it possible to honor both creativity and accountability in today’s test-driven schools? In this episode, Harvard psychometrician Dr. Andrew Ho joins Susan to unpack what test scores really mean and how educators can use data without sacrificing authentic learning.

If you’ve ever felt torn between the test and what really matters, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Ever notice how your best ideas come when you’re short on time? This episode flips the script on creativity and shows why setting limits can actually lead to better thinking—for you and your students. If you’re planning for back-to-school, this one strategy might just change the way you teach all year.

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Too many kids think they’re “bad at art” when really, they just haven’t been shown how to trust their own taste. Illustrator Andy J. Pizza unpacks how neurodiversity, guilty pleasures, and personal struggle can fuel breakthrough creativity... and why educators hold the key.

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With major funding shifts underway, many educators are asking, “What now?” In this vital episode, Susan shares practical, creative ways to move forward... without panic. Discover where funding still exists and how to build lasting support through partnerships and purpose-driven strategy.

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Tired of chasing the latest tech trend only to see it fade? In this episode, Jeff Bradbury shares how he went from orchestra conductor to edtech leader, and why real school transformation happens not through tools, but through purpose-driven systems and coaching.

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If you’ve ever wondered what improv comedy, creative problem-solving, and health education have in common, this episode will blow your mind. Jane shares her journey from stage to strategy and reveals how Yes, And... is more than a punchline, it's a mindset that can change how we teach, lead, and live.

You’ll never look at brainstorming, collaboration, or even failure the same way again.

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Too often, we treat feedback like a threat and creativity like a talent. But what if the real key to both is something far simpler... and more powerful? In this episode, Anne Jacoby reveals how practicing curiosity can transform the way we lead, teach, and learn. It’s a mindset shift that will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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Think creativity is just for the “artsy” types? Think again. In this game-changing episode, Dr. Amy Climer dismantles the myths around creativity and reveals the proven method that any teacher or team can use to spark innovation... on purpose. If your classroom, school, or leadership team feels stuck, this conversation might just be the reset button you didn’t know you needed.

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What if ideas had their own life stories? In this episode, Harvard researcher Edward Clapp reveals how creativity really works, and why it’s less about genius and more about collaboration, agency, and systems thinking. This conversation will change how you teach, no matter what subject or grade you’re in.

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What if removing grades could actually deepen student learning? In this episode, educator Arthur Chiaravalli shares his journey toward "ungrading" and explores what happens when we focus less on measurement and more on meaning, inviting us to reconsider how we define success in the classroom.