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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November 2, 2026
What will it actually take—mentally, physically, and socially—to send humans to Mars and bring them back? In this episode, host Tricia sits down with Dr. Mark Shelhamer, former...
October 27, 2026
How do we help children navigate profound, often overwhelming emotions like grief, fear, and insecurity without overwhelming them? In this episode, host Tricia sits down with author Kara...
October 26, 2026
What happens when a young person starts to wonder, "Maybe I could make something?" In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory joins the show to discuss...
October 19, 2026
What happens when a reader's first friends are characters in a book? Author Claribel A. Ortega joins Tricia to talk about the Witchlings series and the connections readers...
October 14, 2026
What can picture books teach us about helping children feel heard—and learning to ask for help ourselves? Author and illustrator Christy Mandin returns to explore Millie Fleur's Pumpkin...
October 12, 2026
What can a horror novel teach us about friendship—and why might surviving together be its most hopeful message? Author Ryan La Sala joins Tricia Friedman to explore the...
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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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