edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Robolink.
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Want to give your students a hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology? This edWeb podcast focuses on how CoDrone EDU and similar STEM drones can be used to teach students the basics of drone piloting and introduce them to the exciting world of coding. 

We explore the step-by-step process of learning to fly, from pre-flight checks and basic maneuvers to advanced flight techniques. We also delve into how to leverage drones’ programmable features to teach students coding concepts, enabling them to create autonomous flight patterns and complete complex tasks. Discover how leading drones’ intuitive controls, safety features, and coding capabilities create a supportive learning environment!

This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers for upper elementary through high school, as well as librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.

Robolink
Robolink creates robotics and edtech solutions that equip students with skills for STEM careers.

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This edWeb podcast is presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsored by ClassLink.
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Although the use of technology tools for teaching and learning has been around for quite some time, it is still incumbent upon school leaders to communicate both the critical “how” and “why” behind using technology tools for learning with a broad range of audiences. In this edWeb podcast, three leading-edge superintendents share the strategies they use to communicate with parents and their extended communities, as well as with district internal staff, regarding the importance of effectively leveraging technology to prepare students for their futures as well as meet their current learning needs.

Specific strategies for communicating information around new technologies such as AI are highlighted. The role of social media within school district settings is another area that the three superintendents explore. Free online resources for school leaders are shared.

This edWeb podcast is of particular value to superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring school leaders.

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

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ESGI, a Riverside Insights Solution.
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Discover how ongoing monitoring can more than double the number of students proficient in literacy skills and set your district on the path to reading fluently!

Join literacy experts and district leaders in this engaging edWeb podcast as they share practical strategies and proven methods for accelerating early literacy growth. In this dynamic session, listeners learn how promoting continuous skill monitoring in the PreK-2 classroom delivers real-time data that informs instruction, supports struggling learners, and ensures all students develop the foundational skills needed for long-term success. Listeners gain insights into how ongoing monitoring can:

• Identify gaps in foundational literacy skills early for timely action
• Personalize instruction and interventions to maximize student growth
• Foster collaboration among educators, administrators, and families to create a culture of literacy success

Hear firsthand success stories from districts that have implemented effective formative assessments, empowered teachers with actionable data, and significantly improved literacy outcomes through targeted interventions.

Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights and tools you can start using immediately to elevate literacy outcomes in your classrooms. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-2 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and literacy and ELA directors and coordinators.

ESGI, a Riverside Insights Solution
ESGI supports early elementary educators in assessing and monitoring foundational skill development

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia.
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Teaching today can often feel overwhelming, but this panel is designed to help you shift from feeling burdened to empowered by embracing the Science of Reading. In this fourth edWeb podcast of the Science of Reading Week, you discover how to expand your instructional capacity, champion evidence-based literacy practices, and create lasting, positive outcomes for your students—without adding more to your already-full plate.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers.

This edWeb podcast is part of Science of Reading Week.

Lexia Learning
Lexia is all for literacy because we know that literacy can and should be for all.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia.
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Scaling the Science of Reading across a district can feel like an immense challenge, but this third edWeb podcast of the Science of Reading Week is here to guide district administrators toward clarity and actionable solutions. Designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting, gaining momentum, or achieving systemic success—this panel provides insights into leading effective change management at every stage of your district’s Science of Reading journey.

Learn how to bridge the gap between policy and practice by fostering alignment among district leaders, principals, and teachers, ensuring shared vision and collaboration. Listeners gain practical strategies for creating the right conditions for districtwide literacy transformation, navigating resistance, and building buy-in at all levels. By the end, you leave equipped with the tools and confidence to lead equitable, evidence-based literacy initiatives that empower your entire district.

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

This edWeb podcast is part of Science of Reading Week.

Lexia Learning
Lexia is all for literacy because we know that literacy can and should be for all.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia.
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This second edWeb podcast of the Science of Reading Week offers school and district administrators a tailored, transformative experience designed to meet you where you are in your leadership journey. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Science of Reading, building momentum in your literacy initiatives, or leading systemic change, this panel provides actionable strategies to help you take the next step.

As instructional leaders, you are uniquely positioned to drive change—working with teachers to implement evidence-based practices, collaborating with district peers to align goals and resources, and guiding your leadership team to create a shared vision for literacy success. This session focuses on the critical role of change management at every stage of the journey, helping you balance your role as “teacher-in-chief” with your responsibility as a strategic visionary. Through this lens, listeners gain practical insights on how to promote equitable literacy transformation, foster collaboration at all levels, and ensure rigorous, evidence-based instruction that meets the needs of every student.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders.

This edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week.

Lexia Learning
Lexia is all for literacy because we know that literacy can and should be for all.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia.
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The journey toward literacy transformation is one of discovery, growth, and courageous leadership. In this inspiring opening keynote conversation of the Science of Reading Week, renowned literacy expert Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, joins Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia, to illuminate the essential “north stars” guiding every Science of Reading journey: instructional equity, proven, evidence-based practices, and learning partnerships with students.

These foundational principles provide the clarity and direction educational leaders need to navigate challenges, celebrate milestones, and ensure meaningful, lasting literacy growth. Whether your school or district is just starting out or building toward mastery, this conversation will empower you with insights, strategies, and inspiration to embrace these guiding lights and take your next bold steps on the path to equitable literacy transformation.

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

This edWeb podcast is part of Science of Reading Week.

Lexia Learning
Lexia is all for literacy because we know that literacy can and should be for all.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Branching Minds.
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Attendance habits start early. In fact, intentional support for consistent attendance in the early years of school helps ensure long-term academic and personal success. Join us for an inspiring session where we spotlight Lakota Local School District’s innovative approach to improving attendance and engagement by focusing on their youngest learners, kindergarten through second grade.

Listeners will:

• Explore how Lakota Local School District utilized its Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address absenteeism in kindergarten through second grade.
• Learn practical, proven strategies for supporting early learners’ attendance habits
• Analyze data showcasing the effectiveness of MTSS-driven attendance interventions

Listen to this edWeb podcast to discover how strong attendance habits pave the way for lifelong student success! This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-2 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

Branching Minds
Leveraging the learning sciences and technology to help districts effectively personalize learning

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project.
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Do the students in your community have different needs? In a diverse world, that’s inevitable, and it can feel impossible for a teacher or school to meet every learner’s needs at once. But there are evidence-based ways to help every student achieve their potential.

In this edWeb podcast, discover classroom-tested techniques that your teachers can use right away to keep each of their students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Former teacher and Modern Classrooms Project Co-founder Robert Barnett explains, using insights from his new book, Meet Every Learner’s Needs, as well as the lessons he has learned from empowering thousands of educators worldwide, how you can help your teachers:

1. Make their content more accessible—and free up teacher time during class—by combining concise instructional videos with targeted one-on-one, small-group, and whole-class instruction
2. Let their students learn at their own paces while collaborating with classmates and building strong relationships through high-quality teacher-student interaction
3. Ensure that every student masters key concepts and skills, preparing them to succeed throughout their academic careers

After listening to this edWeb podcast, you’ll know exactly how to support your teachers in meeting every learner’s needs—and having the tools you need to make that happen. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

The Modern Classrooms Project
Meet every student's needs with classroom-tested techniques that help every student truly learn.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by UnboundEd.
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Session two of this two-part edWeb podcast series for leaders focuses on time allocation and team structures.

Leaders are charged with “putting it all together”: how the community teams, how time is spent, and the selection of collective tools—the three T’s. Explore how internal coherence—aligning your team’s “how”—can drive greater results and clarity in your organization. This edWeb podcast series is designed to help leaders align their priorities and their most pressing challenges to a problem of coherence. Specifically, you learn:

• Practical strategies to align your resources and goals
• An actionable framework to strengthen internal coherence
• Tools to empower your team for greater impact

In session two, we cover:

• Unpacking time allocation and team structures
  • The role of time as a critical resource
  • How team structures support (or hinder) coherence
• Conducting the three T’s audit
  • Team: Evaluating roles, dynamics, and alignment with goals
  • Time: Identifying inefficiencies in scheduling and task prioritization
  • Tools: Assessing the effectiveness of tools in enabling collaboration
• Strategies for coherence in time and team management
  • Best practices for balancing team structures and time allocation
  • Practical solutions for streamlining internal coherence
• Action planning
  • Defining your next steps to strengthen internal coherence
  • Resources for continued learning and growth

Don’t let your team’s potential go untapped—join us in the journey toward results-driven leadership. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.

UnboundEd
We partner with educators to improve instruction so all kids thrive.

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