Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast!  Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Hedy Chang and Malika Elwin to discuss student attendance.  Listen as Hedy and Malika explain why absenteeism is most often a symptom of a much larger picture, and how their work uses data to diagnose problems and take preventative steps. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week we talk to Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, founder of Thriving in Education.

On today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer has a conversation with Chelsea Waite, Principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education.  In this fascinating discussion, Chelsea explains how she’s recently realized that the three institutions with the biggest impact on her life—school, church, and community theatre—are all shrinking today.  Hayley and Chelsea explore what it means for institutions to change, and how they can best understand the needs of the communities they serve. Chelsea also discusses her work researching the effects of the COVID pandemic on learning, and explains why she believes that the best innovations are often not the most flashy. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Hedy Chang, Executive Director of Attendance Works, and Malika Elwin, Executive Director of Attendance, Research, and Innovation at NYC DOE.

On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with school leaders Brett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, and Dr. Dan Cox to speak about discipline and balance in school leadership. The group explores how the challenges they've faced in their individual lives have contributed to personal growth and development.  They also share their strategies for coping with stress, discuss habits around fitness and wellness, and examine why discipline doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The podcast will take next week off for Thanksgiving but will be back Tuesday, November 28th when we talk to Chelsea Waite, Principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education. Join us at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.

On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Charlene Mack, Founder of 2541.org.  Listen as Charlene discusses her work to make power practical, equip leaders, and fight injustice.  Hayley and Charlene explore why listening and rest are two of the most important aspects of community organizing, and why dual curiosity is at the heart of this work. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week, we talk to Brett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, and Dr. Dan Cox about discipline and balance in school leadership.

On today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Karl Rectanus, founder of LearnPlatform.  Tune in as Karl and Hayley explore how a school’s purse strings affect the classroom, and how education leaders can lean into the realities around funding.   Karl also dives into  his 4 successful education innovation programs and how to work through the system to make it more effective for everybody. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week, we talk to Charlene Mack, Founder of 2541.org

On today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we hear an eye-opening conversation between host Hayley Spira-Bauer and Dr. Mayme Hostetter, President at Relay Graduate School of Education.  Tune in as Mayme explores the topic of teacher preparation, and why practice is essential to learning at any age.  Hayley and Mayme also discuss how technology like AI is providing simulations that allow teachers to practice their work and receive feedback. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Karl Rectanus, founder of LearnPlatform.

In today's episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer engages in a conversation with Ben Marcovitz and Jerel Bryant from Collegiate Academies. Join us as they delve into the significance of a growth mindset in the field of education and how their most challenging experiences have influenced their work. Ben and Jerel also shed light on their efforts to celebrate achievements, operationalize inspiration, and their unique approach to hiring, which emphasizes long-term growth over immediate satisfaction.   Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week we talk to Dr. Mayme Hostetter about going pro in teaching.

Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast!  Today Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a great conversation with Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Executive Director of Beyond100K & Starfish Institute.  Talia describes how coming from family of teachers has influenced her path, and she discusses how giving students a combination of agency and hard skills can help combat a crisis of despair.    Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week we talk to Brett Roer and PJ Caposey about balancing school leadership.

In this week's installment of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, your host Hayley Spira-Bauer engages in a compelling conversation with College Access Expert, Kaycee Brock. Tune in as they delve into the intensifying competitiveness of college admissions and the strategies students employ to distinguish themselves and discover their ideal academic fit. Kaycee and Hayley also tackle the evolving complexities surrounding affirmative action, with Kaycee emphasizing the significance of choosing an educational environment where students feel valued and celebrated. Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Founder and Executive Director at Beyond100K & Starfish Institute.

Today, on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast,  host Hailer Spira-Bauer sits down with Michelle Oliver, Co-founder of EduDream to discuss her work elevating educational opportunities and learning experiences of racially and economically diverse students.  Michelle discusses culturally responsible evaluation methods and her efforts to disrupt systemic inequities in education.   Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Dr. Kaycee Brock about how what happens in High School doesn't stay in High School.

On today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast,  host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Dr. Wallace Boston about the origin of online learning and how online education can provide solutions for equity in education.  They also discuss the controversial topic of  AI, and how educators can and should embrace new technology.

Season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast continues! Today host Hayley Spira-Bauer holds a conversation with Shaquira Langley about teachers on the front lines.  Tune in as Hayley  and Shaquira explore what it makes to make change from within the world of education. Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Dr. Wally Boston, President Emeritus of the American Public University System.

The Learning Can’t Wait Podcast is back with Season  4!  On our first episode of the new season, host Haley Spira-Bauer talks to Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County Independent School District.   Listen as Hayley and Scott discuss the indelible effect of educators.  They talk about how to build strong leadership teams , how intentionality is at the root of everything, and how Ector County was able to push through an increase in teacher salaries.   Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast.  Next week, we talk to Shaquira Langley from Meeting Street Schools

On today’s Learning Can't Wait Podcast, we revisit a conversation host Hayley Spira-Bauer has with Marlon Styles from the Learner-Centered Collaborative. Listen as Marlon describes his work designing meaningful learning experiences, where students are given a prominent seat at the table and placed firmly at the center. Marlon and Hayley also discuss why representation matters, and Marlon shares how his grandmother's lessons on listening have influenced his work with learner-centered approaches.  Finally, we hear about how appreciating the joyful moments as an educator leads to more joy all around. Next week we start Season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast!  Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.

This week on the learning can’t wait podcast we revisit our conversation with Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO of Started, Inc.  Kaluarachchi and host Hayley Spira-Bauer discuss the current and expanding definition of entrepreneur, and examine the intersection between business and personal purpose.  They also explore how education entrepreneurs can coach one another and share learnings in efforts to make everyone more successful.  Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we revisit our episode with Marlon Styles from the Learner-Centered Collaborative.

This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast we revisit a panel with some of our favorite leaders in education discussing the art of advocacy.  Tune in as host Haley Spira-Bauer speaks with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn, Tafshier Cosby, Senior Director of Organizing & Partnership at the National parents Union, and Evan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence. Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we revisit a conversation with CEO of Started, Inc, Ash Kaluarachchi.

Summer throwback continues as we rebroadcast our favorite episodes from Season 3 of Learning Can't Wait! This week host Hayley Spira-Bauer discusses the state of the union in edtech with Bart Epstein, founder of EdTech Evidence Exchange.  Hayley and Bart talk about what it means to be an impatient innovator, and examine how technology is changing scalability in education. Join us every Tuesday at podcast.learningcantwait.com.  Next week, we talk to Evan Stone, Mohan Sivaloganathan, and Tafshier Cosby about the Art of Advocacy.

While we gear up for season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we continue to revisit some of our favorite episodes. This week, we delve deep into community schools! Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Luis Torres, the Principal of South Bronx, and Lida Casper, the Coordinator of Community Partnerships for Rochester, MN Public Schools, to shed some light on what defines a community school. Luis and Lida share their experiences as community school leaders and reveal how a "hustle mentality" plays a crucial role in advocating for their students. Make sure to tune in every Tuesday to our podcast at podcast.learningcantwait.com. Next week, we’ll revisit our conversation with Bart Epstein, founder of EdTech Evidence Exchange.

Today we are thrilled to revisit our episode with Nina Rees, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Listen as Nina speaks with host Hayley Spira-Bauer about the politics of chartering and how technology is evolving education.  They also discuss how the pandemic has created a broader interest in the charter movement and school choice. Join us every Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gWneRU_u.  Next week, we revisit our conversation with Luis Torres & Lida Casper.

While we gear up for season 4 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes.   This week is Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education.   Kristina sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss how schools can leverage federal funds and integrate ed-tech with in-person learning.  They also discuss the important role that mental health plays for students and teachers alike, and Kristina shares how her own mental health journey led to a career in education.   Join us every Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gWneRU_u.  Next week, we revisit our conversation with Nina Rees, the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.