ISTE 2026: Inside the iSTAR Writing Tool
Recorded live at a conference session, Suzanne "Suzie" Myers, Jocelyn Washburn, and Bonnie Palysak from the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning introduce I-STAR — a new adaptive, web-...
4 Okt 50min
Lessons from Dozens of Charter School Visits with Nanette Merrill
Mike Caldwell talks with Nanette Merrill, executive director of the Idaho Charter School Association, about her path from stay-at-home mom to teacher, principal, and now state-level leader. They swap ...
27 Sep 47min
ISTE 2026: Ready to Lead with AI with Kip Glazer
In this episode, live at ISTE, Jethro D. Jones talks with Kip Glazer, principal at Mountain View High School, about her book "Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders." They dive in...
20 Sep 18min
ISTE 2026: Practical Tools for Teacher Collaboration with Kevin Donohue
Jethro D. Jones interviews Kevin Donohue, a Catholic school leader turned FACTS Education Solutions consultant, at ISTE 2026. Kevin shares his path from teacher to principal through a residency model ...
13 Sep 17min
ISTE 2026: Inside Thinkering's Mission to Empower Teachers with Evin Schwartz
Jethro D. Jones sits down with Evin Schwartz (co-founder of Thinkering) at ISTE/ASCD 2026 to discuss the partnership between Thinkering and the BE Podcast Network. They dig into why teacher voice matt...
6 Sep 19min
ISTE 2026: Building a Reading Culture with Dr. Erin Bailey
In this episode, Jethro sits down with Dr. Erin Bailey, VP of Literacy Programs and Research at Reading Is Fundamental, to explore two exciting 2026 developments. Erin shares the growth of Skybrary, R...
30 Aug 10min
Coaching and Leadership Studios with Kate O'Connell
Kate O'Connell, an international education consultant and leadership coach based in Cambodia, joins the podcast to discuss her journey from classroom teacher to headship across four countries. She unp...
23 Aug 35min
ISTE 2026: ClassVR's Vision for VR in Education
Jethro D. Jones sits down with Simon and Jill from ClassVR at ISTE 2026 to talk about the company's newest VR innovations in education. They dive into Thrive, a sensory regulation product designed to ...
23 Aug 11min
