Learning Can’t Wait

Bart Epstein | Innovation, EdTech, Evidence-Based Learning

Summer throwback continues as we rebroadcast our favorite episodes from Season 3 of Learning Can't Wait!
This week host Hayley Spira-Bauer discusses the state of the union in edtech with Bart Epstein, founder of EdTech Evidence Exchange.  Hayley and Bart talk about what it means to be an impatient innovator, and examine how technology is changing scalability in education.
Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Evan Stone, Mohan Sivaloganathan, and Tafshier Cosby about the Art of Advocacy.

Luis Torres & Lida Casper | Community Schools, School Partnerships, Community Engagement, School Resources

While we gear up for season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we continue to revisit some of our favorite episodes.
This week, we delve deep into community schools! Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Luis Torres, the Principal of South Bronx, and Lida Casper, the Coordinator of Community Partnerships for Rochester, MN Public Schools, to shed some light on what defines a community school.
Luis and Lida share their experiences as community school leaders and reveal how a "hustle mentality" plays a crucial role in advocating for their students.
Make sure to tune in every Tuesday to our podcast at podcast.learningcantwait.com. Next week, we’ll revisit our conversation with Bart Epstein, founder of EdTech Evidence Exchange.

Nina Rees | Charter Schools, Education Reform, Student Success, Teacher Retention, Public Education

Today we are thrilled to revisit our episode with Nina Rees, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
Listen as Nina speaks with host Hayley Spira-Bauer about the politics of chartering and how technology is evolving education.  They also discuss how the pandemic has created a broader interest in the charter movement and school choice.
Join us every Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gWneRU_u.  Next week, we revisit our conversation with Luis Torres & Lida Casper.
 

Kristina Ishmael | Mental Health, Professional Development, Remote Learning, EdTech

While we gear up for season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes.
 
This week is Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education.
 
Kristina sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss how schools can leverage federal funds and integrate ed-tech with in-person learning.  They also discuss the important role that mental health plays for students and teachers alike, and Kristina shares how her own mental health journey led to a career in education.
 
Join us every Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gWneRU_u.  Next week, we revisit our conversation with Nina Rees, the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

Season 3 Recap

Marlon Styles | Student Agency, Community Engagement, Learner-Centered Education, Diversity

On today’s Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Marlon Styles Jr. from the Learner-Centered Collaborative. Listen as Marlon describes his work designing meaningful learning experiences, where students are given a prominent seat at the table and placed firmly at the center.
 
Marlon and Hayley also discuss why representation matters, and Marlon shares how his grandmother's lessons on listening have influenced his work with learner-centered approaches.  Finally, we hear about how appreciating the joyful moments as an educator leads to more joy all around.

Michelle Newstadt & Barbara Hubert | BrainPop, Empathy in Education, Inclusive Instruction, EdTech

Today on the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Michelle Newstadt and Barbara Hubert, Directors of Learning Design at BrainPop.  Hear about how both guests had non-linear paths toward education, and how a drive for equity and access landed them at BrainPop.
 
In this episode, we explore how BrainPop connects with kids, and look at why empathy for both teachers and students is at the core of what they do.  We also hear about why data is essential to tracking efficacy in education.
 
Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Marlon Styles from the Learner-Centered Collaborative.

Adam Ezrig | Educaiton Reform, Advocacy in Education, Family Engagement

In today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Adam Ezrig about his work with the Collaborative for Student Success and how his team uses data to find and promote the best examples of education reform. Adam and Hayley talk about the importance of high-quality learning materials, and discuss how an engaged family combined with public education is the very best recipe for success.  
Adam, who went on to receive a Masters in Public Policy, also tells the story of how a school administrator once told his parents that he was a “slow, unengaged learner” who would likely never graduate from high school.
 Join us every Monday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk Marlon Styles, of the Learner-Centered Collaborative.