January 11, 2026
The Mindset Shift You Need for AI Literacy in 2026
In this episode of Shifting Schools, hosts Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss their personal experiences over the holidays, leading into a broader conversation about the...
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January 5, 2026
How do we help students be more critical of health advice?
In this episode, host Tricia Friedman sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, to explore why non-commercial, evidence-based health guidance matters...
December 29, 2025
Why Millions of Students Are Creating Together: Inside Crayola Creativity Week
What does it look like when creativity becomes a global learning movement—not an add-on, but a connector across every subject? In this episode of Shifting Schools,...
December 22, 2025
Holiday Gifting for Teachers: Tools for Wellness, Creativity, and Reflection
This special Shifting Schools holiday episode isn't about trendy gadgets or generic gift lists. Instead, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman share seven thoughtfully chosen gifts for educators—each...
December 15, 2025
What Makes a Family? Scott & Mark Hoying on Representation, Creativity, and Love
You know Pentatonix – the multi-platinum selling acapella group is the number one most listened to musical acct of the holiday season. Co-founder and Grammy winner Scott Hoying is...
December 8, 2025
Why Interdisciplinary Learning Fuels Creativity: A Conversation with Alan Gratz
In this episode of Shifting Schools, bestselling author Alan Gratz joins Tricia Friedman to explore the craft of storytelling, the role of creativity in education, and...
November 30, 2025
Inside the Mind of a 4.1 Million-Follower Creator: AI, Internships, and the Future of Storytelling
In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht reconnects with Marcus DiPaola, a successful content creator and documentary filmmaker. They discuss Marcus's journey from working in...
November 24, 2025
The Rise of Micro schools: How Educators Are Reimagining Learning with David Richards
Are micro schools the future of personalized learning? In this high-impact episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht sits down with David K. Richards, CEO of ChangeMaker...
November 17, 2025
Can we communicate with our pets? Leo Trottier on the Future of Interspecies Communication
What if our pets are communicating complex ideas—and technology is finally catching up? In this episode of the Shifting Schools Podcast, cognitive scientist and FluentPet founder...
November 10, 2025
Crossing the Line of Falling Behind: Where Is Your School on the AI Curve?
Summary In this episode, Jeff Utecht discusses the critical importance of understanding where schools stand on the AI adoption curve. He emphasizes the need for leadership...
November 3, 2025
How Generative AI Can Deepen Critical Thinking in K12, Not Replace It
Discover how educators are using generative AI not to automate, but to elevate critical thinking and collaboration in K-12 schools. In this episode of Shifting Schools,...
October 27, 2025
Parenting, Picture Books, and the Practice of Wonder: Leadership Lessons in Creativity
A conversation that reminds us how curiosity, art, and iteration can reshape are necessary and may even be assets for our school leadership and the ways...