February 2, 2026
Will AI change the future of the Super Bowl?
How is artificial intelligence being used in the NFL today? In this solo episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman explores how AI is already shaping professional...
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January 27, 2026
How Puzzles Build Confidence, Community, and Curiosity
What do puzzles teach us about being human. In this episode, Tricia talks with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, about why puzzling matters...
January 25, 2026
What to Do When Teachers Are at Very Different Places With AI
How do you move forward with AI in schools when staff confidence is all over the place? Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman address one of the...
January 18, 2026
What Skills Matter Most for AI Literacy?
AI literacy in the classroom looks like students practicing judgment, sense-making, and self-awareness while working alongside AI, not replacing thinking with tools. It emphasizes mindset before mechanics....
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...
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...