edWebcasts

Presented by Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Principal, Richmond High School, Richmond Community Schools (IN); Jeff Pittman, Chief Technology Officer, Onslow County Schools (NC); Lee James, Chief Academic Officer, Horry County Schools (SC); Keanon O’Keefe, Senior Technical Product Manager, MagicSchool; and Andrew Davies, Social Media Manager, MagicSchool

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by MagicSchool.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

School and district leaders are past the question of “What is AI?” and deep into “What do we do next, and how do we do it responsibly?”

In this edWeb podcast, a chief academic officer, a chief technology officer, a school principal, and an expert in AI safety for students discuss how they’re moving from AI exploration to execution in K-12, and what they’re learning along the way.

Rather than focusing on tools or trends, this conversation centers on the leadership decisions districts are navigating right now: setting clear guardrails, addressing safety, privacy, and security for students and staff, assessing organizational readiness, supporting educators through change, and preparing defensible budget and funding rationales for boards and communities.

The panelists share how they are balancing innovation with responsibility to ensure AI use aligns with instructional priorities, protects all users across the education ecosystem, and fits within real-world fiscal constraints. Listeners leave with:

• A clearer picture of how peer districts are sequencing AI decisions at the leadership level
• Practical insights into safety, security, and budget-related concerns, and how leaders are addressing them
• A stronger understanding of what responsible, sustainable AI adoption looks like in real districts today

This edWeb podcast is designed for K-12 school and district leaders who are actively navigating AI decisions and want grounded, leader-to-leader insight.

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Presented by Susan Lambert, Ed.D., Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast and Chief Academic Officer of Literacy, Amplify; Ana Torres, Host of Beyond My Years and Senior Biliteracy and Multilingual Product Specialist, Amplify; and Eric Cross, Classroom Insider for Beyond My Years, Amplify, and Middle School Science Teacher, Albert Einstein Academies, International Baccalaureate Schools (CA)

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Amplify.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Reframe how you think about reading in your classroom. In this edWeb podcast, join three powerhouse educators (who are also the voices behind the award-winning podcasts Science of Reading: The Podcast and Beyond My Years) for a conversation that revolutionizes your teaching approach, no matter what subject you teach.

Dr. Susan Lambert, host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Ana Torres, host of the Beyond My Years podcast, and Eric Cross, Beyond My Years’ Classroom Insider, come together for an inspiring discussion that expands your understanding of how literacy fits into every subject area. These passionate educators share why this is such an important topic and what it looks like in practice.

Listeners:

• Discover strategies to weave literacy seamlessly into your classroom
• Learn approaches and tactics for supporting multilingual learners
• Get strategies for developing academic language across all subjects
• Explore what literacy instruction looks like in an adolescent classroom

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK–8 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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Presented by Cat Bohannon, Ph.D., Researcher and Author, Columbia University; Donna Jackson Nakazawa, Author of Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media; and Carla Sosenko, Journalist and Author

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Penguin Random House Education.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Teenage girls are facing a significant mental health crisis, marked by alarming increases in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. This crisis stems from a complex mix of evolutionary and environmental factors, including hormonal changes during puberty, social media pressures, academic stress, and societal expectations. Recognizing these challenges is essential to early intervention, open communication, and access to appropriate mental health resources.

In this edWeb podcast, authors Cat Bohannon, Ph.D., and Donna Jackson Nakazawa, in conversation with Carla Sosenko, explore how mental health impacts student success both in and out of the classroom. They offer practical tools and strategies to support educators’ professional growth and help them respond effectively to this ongoing crisis.

The session aims to provide guiding resources that support educators and promote healthy development, resilience, and successful learning. This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school teachers, school leaders, district leaders, school counselors, and any educator concerned with adolescent girls’ health and well-being.

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Presented by Ursula Rockefeller, Instructional Designer, Falling Creek Middle School (VA); and Lisa Persinger, Title 1 Math Coach, Falling Creek Middle School (VA)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Wayground (formerly Quizizz).

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Professional learning communities are most powerful when they are grounded in real classroom practice and designed to meet the needs of every learner, but many schools struggle to move PLCs beyond informal collaboration and into consistent systems that improve instruction.

In this edWeb podcast, educators from Falling Creek Middle School share how they built a practical, sustainable PLC model in a large, diverse, Title I setting. Led by instructional designer Ursula Rockefeller and math coach Lisa Persinger, the session explores how their teams use a two-meeting structure, continuous assessment cycles, and shared planning processes to turn data into action.

Listeners learn how Falling Creek organizes PLC time, analyzes student evidence, supports diverse learners, and distributes instructional leadership across teams. The session introduces practical tools, including a PLC Pathway framework and meeting template, that help guide conversations and document impact.

Learning objectives include:

• Understand how to structure PLC cycles for analysis and planning
• Learn how to use formative and summative data to guide instruction
• Explore systems for collaborative lesson design and intervention
• Apply practical tools to improve PLC consistency and effectiveness

Listeners leave with concrete strategies and ready-to-use resources to strengthen collaboration, support equity, and make PLC time truly matter. This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through high school teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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Presented by Philip Misecko, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Keith Elsbree, High School ELA Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Michael Tinich, SAT Math Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Melissa Walley, IT Instruction Coach, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); and Rachel Anderson, Professional Learning Specialist, Khan Academy

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Khan Academy Districts. 

You can access the webinar recording here.

This edWeb podcast shares a practical, classroom-grounded model for using AI-supported instruction to strengthen math and ELA rigor at the high school level, while preserving teacher expertise and aligning to district goals.

Listeners learn how Hanover Community School Corporation is using AI to support SAT Math and SAT Reading and Writing for juniors at Hanover Central High School. Teachers Keith Elsbree (high school ELA) and Michael Tinich (SAT Math) explain how they assign targeted practice, monitor progress, and use AI-assisted feedback to increase consistency and instructional rigor across subject areas.

The edWeb podcast highlights how SAT Prep is embedded into junior schedules, using Khan Academy’s newly reimagined, free-for-teachers platform to drive motivations with gems, particularly for students in CTE pathways, where college-focused prep can be challenging to prioritize. Khan Academy provides a free, research-proven, AI-enhanced personalized learning system to accelerate mastery (with an enterprise-level version available for districts, offering comprehensive analytics and dedicated support).

Keith also shares how he uses AI-supported writing feedback in ELA, including in a team-taught special education classroom, to increase meaningful revision cycles without adding to teacher workload. System-level perspectives from Melissa Walley, IT Instructional Coach, and Philip Misecko, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, address leadership decisions, policy alignment, and change-management considerations.

Listeners leave with concrete examples, leadership insights, and a clear roadmap for using AI to enhance math and ELA instruction so that every student improves and graduates. This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school district leaders, school leaders, and education technology leaders.

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Presented by Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside Unified School District (CA); April M. Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District (CA); Jennifer Andrulewicz, M.S.Ed., Chief Growth Officer, Generation Faraday; and Katey Secrist, Account Executive, West, Generation Faraday

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Generation Faraday.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Today’s schools are navigating a complex learning environment shaped by constant connectivity, rising student stress, and increasing demands on educators. Creating conditions where students can focus deeply, engage authentically, and build meaningful human connections has become both more challenging—and more essential—than ever.

This edWeb podcast explores how school leaders can intentionally design learning environments that support student focus, well-being, and connection while addressing the realities of modern technology use. Drawing on research, district leadership experience, and practical implementation examples, the panelists examine how distractions, digital habits, and schoolwide systems influence learning, classroom culture, and student mental health.

Listeners explore key insights related to attention, anxiety, engagement, and emotional well-being, and consider how continuous access to smartphones and digital content shapes students’ school experiences. This session emphasizes that supporting student wellness requires thoughtful, context-specific strategies and examine how schools incorporate structured phone management as one element of a comprehensive effort to reduce distractions and promote healthier learning environments. District leadership perspectives share how intentional policies, shared expectations, and consistent phone-management practices can strengthen instructional focus, improve school climate, and support student well-being.

Listeners leave with a clearer framework for evaluating approaches that strengthen focus, support student well-being, and foster meaningful human connection—along with practical ideas adaptable to their own school communities. This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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Presented by Joan Sedita, Founder and Lead Author, Keys to Literacy; Jillian Roche, Former Teacher, Current Director of Curriculum, Lavinia Group; and Keely Keller, Former Teacher, Current Director of Professional Programs and Author, K12 Coalition

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by K12 Coalition.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Adolescent literacy in grades 6–12 is a gateway to success across all subject areas. As texts, tasks, and disciplinary demands become more complex, students must integrate reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and knowledge building in intentional ways. This edWeb podcast brings together Joan Sedita’s expertise in adolescent literacy and Jillian Roche’s expertise in curriculum development to explore what makes literacy instruction in the secondary grades both unique and essential.

Listeners examine why reading and writing instruction must continue beyond the elementary years, why many adolescents struggle with literacy skills, and how instruction should be designed to meet their needs. The session highlights research-based instructional practices, the role of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in supporting coherent, grade-level literacy instruction, and the importance of professional learning for content-area teachers. Through authentic examples from ELA classrooms and a focus on cross-disciplinary application, this edLeader Panel supports educators in strengthening literacy outcomes for all adolescents.

Listeners leave with the ability to:

• Make informed decisions about literacy instruction in grades 6–12 by understanding the developmental and instructional needs of adolescent readers and writers
• Design and support coherent literacy systems by distinguishing the roles of core ELA instruction, disciplinary literacy, and targeted intervention
• Strengthen student learning across subjects by intentionally integrating reading and writing into content-area instruction
• Evaluate and select high-quality instructional materials using research-based criteria aligned to effective adolescent literacy practices
• Support teachers more effectively through professional learning that translates evidence-based literacy practices into daily classroom instruction

This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, school leaders, and district leaders of grades 6–12.

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Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by TeachRock.

The full webinar recording can be accessed here.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt joins us for a special conversation about Jimi Hendrix’s enduring influence on music and culture.

In this edWeb podcast, listeners learn how to engage students in examining genre blending, creative risk taking, and finding one’s unique voice through the iconic life and work of Jimi Hendrix.

Perfect for middle and high school social studies and music teachers, this session demonstrates how Hendrix’s merger of Blues, Rock, Psychedelia, and R&B provides a powerful framework for discussing innovation across disciplines.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school teachers, especially those teaching social studies and music, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.

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Presented by Michelle Lawrence, Medicine and Healthcare Instructor, Northland CAPS, North Kansas City School District (MO); Dr. Julye Adams, Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Elkhorn Crossing School, Scott County Schools (KY); and Joe McCollum, Biomedical Science Teacher, Ridgeline High School, Central Valley School District (WA)
Moderated by Rocky Valadez, Senior Vice President of Engagement, Project Lead The Way

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Project Lead The Way.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

When students think about medical careers, “nurse” or “doctor” is often at the top of the list. But today’s biomedical landscape is far more expansive, spanning fields like biomedical engineering, laboratory sciences, data and health informatics, research, and technology innovation.

This edWeb podcast explores how K–12 schools can spark student interest in the full spectrum of biomedical careers through interdisciplinary learning, authentic experiences, and strategic pathway design. We dive into practical strategies for:

• Expanding student awareness of biomedical careers beyond traditional clinical roles
• Integrating biomedical science with computer science and engineering and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways to reflect real-world innovation
• Leveraging professional industry certification and licenses as well as other assets to connect learning to meaningful opportunities
• Building pathways that start before high school, sustaining student engagement across grade levels
• Highlighting college credit and postsecondary opportunities that give students a strong head start

By the end of this session, listeners are able to:

• Identify a range of biomedical career pathways beyond nursing and clinical roles that are relevant to K–12 students and design and adapt strategies to engage students in these pathways
• Explain how integrating biomedical science with computer science and engineering strengthens student learning and career readiness
• Build and strengthen postsecondary and workforce opportunities to enhance K–12 learning pathways, and identify how industry-recognized credentials and college credit options can enhance pathways

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K–12 teachers, CTE coordinators, school leaders, and district leaders.

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Presented by Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Sadlier.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

This edWeb podcast lays the foundation for children’s language development, comprehension, and long-term academic success. Educators explore how intentional, research-based instruction supports knowledge building in early childhood while honoring play, curiosity, and developmentally appropriate practice.

This session highlights the role of integrated literacy and mathematics experiences in strengthening young learners’ understanding of the world, expanding vocabulary, and promoting equity and access in PreK classrooms. Listeners gain insights into how research can be translated into meaningful, practical classroom instruction.

The goal of this session is to help PreK educators understand the importance of knowledge building and apply research-informed practices that support early learning. Listeners:

• Understand why knowledge building is essential in PreK
• Explore connections between literacy, mathematics, and content-rich instruction
• Identify research-based practices that promote equity and access
• Translate research into daily instructional practice

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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