July 28, 2025
Mental Health Meets AI: What Alongside Is Teaching Us About Students Today
What if AI could help schools not just support educators as they work to manage student mental health needs, but prevent crises before they start? In this...
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July 21, 2025
AI Companions: the risks and benefits, and what educators need to know
How do we prepare students—and ourselves—for a world where AI grief companions and "deadbots" are a reality? In this eye-opening episode, Jeff Utecht sits down with...
July 14, 2025
What does it mean to 'spark brilliance' in schools?
In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht speaks with Jackie Insinger and Monica White about their book, 'Spark Brilliance for Educators.' They discuss the application...
July 7, 2025
Why Raising Adaptive, Curious Humans in the Age of AI Matters More Than Ever Before
In this conversation, Tricia Friedman speaks with Tania Tasopoulou, a business psychologist and organizational development expert with more than 25 years of experience in Europe and the...
June 30, 2025
The number one trend driving change across industries
In this conversation, Tricia Friedman and Rachael Mann explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education, the workforce, and various industries. They discuss the...
June 23, 2025
Stick-to-itiveness for the future world of work
In this conversation, Tricia Friedman speaks with Jerome James about the evolving landscape of engineering, the importance of curiosity and problem-solving skills, and how AI is...
June 16, 2025
The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires a shift
What does it mean to embracing change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Our special guest talks about the skills and mindset we need to embrace. Welcome...
June 9, 2025
Coming soon: The Future World of Work
Listeners voted and told us this summer they wanted us to tell them more about the future world of work. Jeff and Tricia will bring listeners...
June 9, 2025
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Philanthropy & Advocacy
In this conversation, Erin Williamson from Love 146 discusses the organization's core values of defiant hope and unfiltered joy, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care in...
June 2, 2025
Overcoming Barriers with Universal Design for Learning
In this conversation, Dr. Loui Lord Nelson discusses the connections between technical theater and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), emphasizing the importance of intentional design in...
May 26, 2025
Insights on the future of restorative justice
In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht interviews Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice. They discuss the importance of restorative justice...
May 19, 2025
The Future of AI in Trade Classrooms
This is a topic so nice, Jeff just had to talk about it twice! If you missed last week's episode you might want to check it...