Conversations for K12 Educators
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Hosted by Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the show brings weekly conversations with classroom practitioners, researchers, and school leaders shaping the future of learning.
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August 28, 2026
When Salamanca City Central School District announced plans to bring a humanoid robot into its robotics program, the story quickly became something else entirely: "A school is replacing...
August 24, 2026
What if students didn't simply complete an assessment—but designed an experience for someone else? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman pitches Jeff Utecht a new approach...
August 19, 2026
The beginning of a school year often arrives with a familiar message: do more, organize more, and somehow become a brand-new person before the first bell rings. This...
August 17, 2026
What can ELA teachers learn from a bestselling suspense novelist who begins writing without knowing who the villain is? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman speaks...
August 10, 2026
What can a board book offer a baby who cannot yet speak or even hold it independently? Award-winning author, illustrator, and art therapist Sandra Magsamen joins Tricia to...
August 3, 2026
When schools picture a student leader, they often imagine the confident speaker, the high achiever, or the student who already understands how to succeed within existing systems. But...
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Shifting Schools dives into teaching, leadership, AI, media literacy, and the future of learning through practical weekly conversations designed for educators working in real classrooms and systems.
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