edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by BookNook.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

As education leaders face increasing pressure to show measurable impact from recovery funding, outcomes-based contracts (OBCs) are emerging as a promising path forward. This edWeb podcast explores how districts and partners are redefining accountability by tying dollars directly to student learning outcomes rather than service delivery.

Listeners hear from leaders who are implementing OBCs in real time, including representatives from The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, BookNook, and Hamburg School District (AR). Together, they unpack what OBCs are—and aren’t—while sharing lessons learned from early pilots and best practices for building strong, data-driven partnerships.

Learning objectives include:

• Understand the core principles and structure of outcomes-based contracts
• Examine how OBCs can improve transparency, impact measurement, and ROI for tutoring and other interventions
• Identify readiness indicators and first steps for districts interested in exploring OBCs
• Learn from a district’s firsthand experience implementing an OBC model

Listeners leave with practical insights and actionable strategies to begin conversations in their own districts about paying for what matters most—student learning. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and State Education Agencies.

BookNook
BookNook offers K–8 high-impact virtual tutoring in reading and math through live, online sessions.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Saga Education.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

New federal guidance opens the door for districts to use school improvement funds to invest in what works—like high-impact tutoring. Join this edWeb podcast to explore how Section 1003(a) funding can support tutoring as a core strategy to improve outcomes in underperforming schools.

You hear from district and school leaders who are using this flexible funding to increase learning gains, drive attendance, and engage families. Learn how to integrate tutoring into your improvement plans, secure support from stakeholders, and avoid common pitfalls. This session is a must-hear for leaders managing turnaround efforts.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.

Saga Education
Resources, services and technology for high-impact tutoring

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by WordFlight- Foundations in Learning.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

For years, the phrase “rich and varied practice” has been used in reading instruction—but often without a clear definition. Explicit, direct instruction is a cornerstone of the Science of Reading, but it is in “rich and varied practice” that students consolidate and generalize their learning so that they can become fluent readers. A systematic approach to rich and varied practice is even more critical to our struggling readers, especially those in upper elementary and middle school.

Teachers have long asked: What exactly does “rich and varied” practice mean? How do I implement this to help my students build automaticity and fluency?

In this edWeb podcast, we explore over 60 years of research that sheds light on this important concept. You see how scholars and educators have created and continue to use practical frameworks that explain why this kind of practice works and how to use it effectively in the classroom.

Most importantly, you walk away with classroom strategies and tools—based on the latest work from researchers and developers. These tools help you bring “rich and varied practice” to life—developing automaticity, fluency, engagement, deeper learning, and stronger outcomes.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

WordFlight
Assess and accelerate foundational reading skills to prepare students to become fluent readers.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Citizenship Initiative Partners: Verizon, Norton, FOSI, #HalfTheStory, Discovery Education.

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Join us for an interactive and practical edWeb podcast designed to equip educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to teach digital citizenship in today’s classrooms. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in education, students must learn to navigate the digital world with integrity, safety, and critical awareness.

This session introduces the Digital Citizenship Initiative, a free curriculum empowering students to make better, safer, and healthier decisions online. Together, we explore its core components and provide actionable guidance and teacher strategies for integrating these principles into everyday teaching. By the end of this edWeb podcast, listeners are able to:

• Understand the core principles of digital citizenship and why they matter in today’s classrooms
• Confidently integrate digital citizenship lessons into existing curricula across grade levels
• Use vetted tools and resources to engage students in meaningful digital learning
• Facilitate constructive conversations around online safety, cyberbullying, and misinformation
• Assess student understanding and promote reflective digital behavior

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

Digital Citizenship Initiative Partners
Helping students develop core competencies to build and navigate a more respectful online world

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This edWeb podcast is presented by CoSN and AASA and sponsored by ClassLink.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

The debate over student use of assorted technologies, including cell phones, computers, tablets, etc., is an ongoing discussion. In the most recently released 2025 Blaschke Report, Screens in Balance: Education, Technology, and Community Conversations, CoSN highlights the impact of screen time and how districts can address the concerns while also leveraging the positive impacts when it comes to making learning relevant to students today and in their futures.

In this edWeb podcast, three leading-edge superintendents are joined by CoSN’s 2025 Blaschke Fellow (lead author of the CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report). Together, they share how to effectively approach the debate over screen time in school districts. Successful strategies for developing, leading, and implementing screen time policies and practices in school district settings are highlighted.

All registrants for the presentation receive a link to the recording and to the 2025 Blaschke Report after the live presentation. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 district leaders, school leaders, education technology leaders, teachers, and librarians.

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AASA, The Superintendents Association
AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.

ClassLink
ClassLink’s mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content.

CoSN
Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by HMH.

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In April 2024, Part 1 of this edWeb podcast series explored how the MTSS framework has evolved to meet a broader and more diverse range of student needs than early models anticipated. Since then, districts and schools have continued to grapple with how best to support students with significant learning needs—especially as classrooms become more academically diverse and resource constraints grow.

Now, in Part 2, we build on that foundation and intersect with a milestone moment: the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As we celebrate five decades of progress in special education—including expanded access to general education classrooms and innovations driven by technology and AI—we also face new challenges that impact how we serve students.

This edWeb podcast explores how districts and schools are:

• Implementing inclusive, evidence-based instruction within the core classroom
• Integrating Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports into daily practice
• Designing environments that accelerate learning for students with learning differences
• Navigating shifts in funding, policy, and leadership that impact service delivery
• Leveraging technology and data to personalize learning pathways

Whether you joined us for Part 1 or are new to the conversation, this session offers timely insights into how MTSS and IDEA intersect to shape the future of inclusive education—and how educators can lead with equity, innovation, and sustainability. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

Listen to Part 1: Today’s MTSS Classroom: Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
We’re helping to create the fullest expression of what learning can be.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Logitech.

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With K-12 edtech budgets under pressure and funding sources in flux, making smart, sustainable technology investments has never been more critical. Join us for a discussion of brand new research from Logitech and THE Journal that sheds light on today’s purchasing priorities and what drives confident decision making in schools. This edWeb podcast explores the three pillars of a dynamic classroom learning experience, and how they align with the evolving needs of students and educators.

You hear from K-12 educators on applying these insights to inform districtwide technology decisions. Their perspectives provide a practical lens into how data-driven findings can shape impactful, future-ready learning environments.

Listeners leave with actionable insights and proven strategies to guide future edtech investments and ensure every student has the right tools for success. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and librarians.

Logitech
Spark innovation and open up possibilities so students of all learning styles and locations thrive.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Prodigy Education.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Motivation is the key that unlocks math success—but it doesn’t happen by chance. In this edWeb podcast, we go beyond the “why” of motivation to focus on the “how,” offering a clear roadmap for district administrators to build and sustain a culture of math success.

Join district leaders and advocates as they share the systems and strategies they’ve used to ignite student curiosity and drive persistence in mathematics. Listeners learn how to implement actionable approaches that motivate diverse student populations, from those who struggle to those who are already excelling. The discussion also highlights how fostering motivation supports your district’s equity goals, ensuring every student is engaged, empowered, and positioned for achievement.

Whether you’re exploring new initiatives or strengthening existing programs, this edWeb podcast provides you with the insights and tools to create a lasting impact on your students’ math journeys.

Key Takeaways

By listening to this edWeb podcast, participants learn how to:

• Implement district-wide strategies that foster a growth mindset and a culture of persistence in math.
• Create systems of motivation that are effective across different grade levels and student populations.
• Drive stronger academic outcomes by using motivation as a core lever for student engagement and achievement.
• Promote equity by ensuring every student, regardless of their starting point, has the opportunity to succeed in math.
• Empower your educators with the tools and insights needed to keep students motivated and on track.

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

Prodigy Education
Kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play fun, adaptive learning games

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning.

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Training alone doesn’t shift classroom practice. Lasting change depends on how leaders design systems for pacing, coaching, and role-specific support. In this third edWeb podcast of Structured Literacy for Every Learner Week, district partners share what sustainable implementation looks like in practice—and how leaders can build conditions where new learning sticks.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

This edWeb podcast is part of Structured Literacy for Every Learner Week.

CORE Learning
Transform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning.

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Language and identity are powerful drivers of literacy. This second edWeb podcast of Structured Literacy for Every Learner Week brings together leaders who are advancing Structured Literacy by centering Latino voices and experiences.

The conversation focuses on how systems can embrace language, discourse, and culture as strengths—ensuring Structured Literacy is effective and relevant for every learner. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

This edWeb podcast is part of Structured Literacy for Every Learner Week.

CORE Learning
Transform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.

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