Best Education America Save The Classroom Podcasts (2025)

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365: How Can You Reframe Your Inner Story to Create a Healthier Reality? 44:57

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Guest Valerie Gordon is a 10-time Emmy-winning television producer with over 20 years of producing and overseeing award-winning content for HBO, ESPN, CBS, and the Olympic Games. She knows what makes a story meaningful and memorable and the incredible power of stories to engage, educate and entertain. An engaging speaker with innovative programming…

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How St. Louis Public Schools Saved Millions & Invested in Education 23:20

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Today on This Educational Life, we're heading to St. Louis, Missouri. Known as the Gateway to the West, St. Louis is a city marked by both a spirit of progress and a history of overcoming significant challenges. However, as today’s episode will show you, with the right collaboration and vision, challenges can also be opportunities to bring about po…

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364: From Prison Cell to CEO Coach – The Wisdom of Accountability 39:23

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Guest Paul Glover is the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach, assisting leaders in organizations with revenue up to one billion dollars. He’s a Tedx speaker, an approved Vistage and YPO Speaker on leadership in the Post-Pandemic work environment, the author of WorkQuake™: Making the Seismic Shift to a Knowledge Economy, a Forbes contributor, a "reco…

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363: Decoding LinkedIn–Optimizing Your Digital First Impression 39:15

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Guest Tony K Silver is a multi-award-winning LinkedIn expert, who has been helping people on the platform since 2008. He works with individuals and teams. He also presents on LinkedIn at conferences, expos, and company events, live and Online. Because LinkedIn is the preferred platform of professionals, he can work across many different industries,…

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Integrating AI in Schools: Industry Collaboration for an Evolving Workforce 26:46

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing education, it’s reshaping the future of work. But how can schools embrace AI to empower students and educators alike? And what role does industry play in preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce? Today, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, talks with two edu…

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362: Invisible Worlds Made Visible: Transforming Chemistry Education for Young Minds 40:35

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Guest Colleen Kelley Creating fun and accessible chemistry stories has been a labor of love for Colleen, as a retired chemistry professor and author of a series of kid’s chemistry comic books. In 2023, the PBS short documentary, “Comic Book Chemistry,” was awarded an Emmy. Colleen holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University and was a tenu…

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361: Journalism at a Crossroads—How to Save the Beast 44:37

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Guest In a career that spanned a quarter-century, Ted Czech covered crime for newspapers in three states. Disenchanted with how journalism was taught and practiced, Czech launched a second career in public relations in 2021 and began work on Saving the Beast: A Recovering Reporter Reflects on America's Broken Media and How to Fix It. Why This Episo…

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Classroom to Career: Connecting Students with Real-World STEM Opportunities 20:25

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What's it really like teaching science in a rapidly changing world? What happens when technology evolves faster than the curriculum? And how can teachers bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world STEM careers? In today’s episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Industry and Programs Lead at Trane, sits down with Adam Krug…

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360: Arctic Thaw—Today's Canary in the Coal Mine 34:59

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Guest Jon Waterman’s immersive explorations of wilderness and environmental issues are distilled within his 17 books, in a mission to inspire readers to protect the planet’s natural wonders. His book Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis is drawn from some of his life’s most profound journeys. By taking risks and tackling …

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359: Teaching the Unthinkable: A Classroom Approach to Holocaust Education 50:19

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Guest Matt Ence is a teacher at Bountiful High School in Bountiful, UT. Matt retired from the military in 2017, when he began his teaching career. He teaches a course on the Holocaust, as well as courses in AP World History and US History. Matt became a Museum Teacher Fellow at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2023. Summary Matt discusses teac…

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Powering Up Rural America: Education & Industry Unite 27:50

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Across America, rural and small-town communities are foundational to the national identity, rich in heritage and resilience. But as educational needs evolve, many of these communities grapple with unique challenges - from limited career visibility for students to maintaining school infrastructure. How can education play a transformative role in cel…

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358: Rewriting the Peopling of the Americas: A Genetic Journey Through Time 46:52

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Guest Jennifer Raff is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas. She works with Indigenous communities and tribes across North America who wish to use DNA as a tool for investigating questions of recent and more distant histories. Her first book, “Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas,” is a New York Times bestseller a…

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School Innovation: Strategies for Enhancing Resources & Infrastructure 22:31

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Budgets are tight, costs are rising, and schools are expected to do more with less. But what if the challenge isn’t just about money, but how it’s used? In this episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Dr. Curtis Chesick, Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Ozar…

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356: Find Your Niche and Your Secret—The Power of Differentiation 39:59

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Guest Reuben Swartz is the founder of Mimiran, the fun, anti-CRM for independent consultants. He founded Mimiran out of his experience as a sales and marketing consultant for the Fortune 500 who struggled with his own business development efforts. He's also the host and chief nerd on the Sales for Nerds podcast. Summary – Why this discussion matter…

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355: Unlocking the World of Recipes and Cooking Through Technology 33:19

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Guests Jane Kelly founded Eat Your Books in 2009 with her sister Fiona Nugent because she wanted to easily find recipes in her extensive cookbook collection, and reasoned there are other cooks with the same need. She has spent the past 15 years building the site into a search engine for 2.6 million recipes found in cookbooks, food magazines, and on…

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Industry & Schools: A STEM Collaboration 20:47

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How do you prepare students for jobs that might not exist yet? In our first episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Ben Sego, a former NASA engineer turned school board member. Ben brings a unique STEM-focused perspective to education - one shaped by a career spent w…

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354: So, You Want to Be a Writer 53:36

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Guest Deborah Sosin, MSW, is a writer, editor, psychotherapist, and an instructor at GrubStreet, the Center for Creative Writing. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Salon, Cognoscenti, Brevity Blog, and several literary magazines. She wrote the award-winning picture book Charlotte and the Quiet Place; and a workbook, Sobe…

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353: The Power of Objects—Sharing Stories and Creating Connections 40:32

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Guest Sarah Elkins is your guide to uncovering the right personal stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and effectively demonstrate their character, values, and vision. She is a storyteller, communication coach, author, and professional musician. As a Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder co…

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352: Navigating the Challenges Facing U.S. Public Education 55:19

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Guest Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D. is the Superintendent of the Oceanside Unified School District. Her educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Urban Educational Administration from Claremont Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, and a Masters and Bachelor of Arts from the University of LaVerne. Dr. Vitale has been a faculty…

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Introducing “This Educational Life” 0:42

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Welcome to This Educational Life, a podcast by Trane exploring the biggest challenges in education - and the bold solutions shaping the future. Hosted by Mariah Presley, we sit down with school leaders, educators, and industry experts to talk funding, facilities, technology, and more. How are schools maximizing resources, improving learning spaces,…

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351: Looking Differently at Cattle Grazing, Soil Health, and Climate Change 55:40

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Peter Byck is an award-winning documentary film director helping to lead a $10 million research project comparing Adaptive Multi-Paddock grazing with conventional grazing. He is the director of the docuseries Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there), which is all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving cli…

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350: Repurposing Video and Podcast Content to Build Business Relationships 44:28

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Guest Paul Banks is an ADHD father and husband who broke out of corporate life and spent 5 years in complex SaaS sales, understanding how to create meaningful connections through the power of video content. The former retail manager and volunteer police officer now spends his days combining technology, AI, and expertise to help his clients attract …

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349: Perspectives—The U.S. Home Front During WWII and the Lessons of History 46:15

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Allan M. Winkler is the University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Miami University of Ohio. He has also taught at Yale University and the University of Oregon and, for one year each, at the University of Helsinki in Finland, the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In addition to his own books, he…

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348: Creating Safe Passage—Road Ecologists and the Intersection of Wildlife and Development (Pt 2) 34:02

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Guest Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of B…

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347: Creating Safe Passage—Road Ecologists and the Intersection of Wildlife and Development (Pt 1) 32:32

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Guest Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of B…

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346: Breaking Barriers: Men, Vulnerability, and Emotional Growth 58:17

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Guest Bob Reece has worked as a full-time educator with at-risk teens and as a successful small business owner over the past two decades. He now works as a Clinical Counselor and Personal Coach. He holds Master of Natural Science and Master of Clinical Counseling degrees as well as Life Coach Certification from the Tony Robbins/Madanes Training Sch…

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345: Living with Purpose—Eastern and Western Insights into Habits and Growth 52:40

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Guest Tamsin Astor: Tamsin Astor is a Chief Habit Scientist. She helps her clients shift their mindset, organize their vision, and improve their habits, creating productivity and joy! Dr. Astor’s clients reduce their decision-making, increasing their time and energy for fun! Tamsin is a mother, a traveler and foodie. She believes travel breeds tole…

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01/11/25 Episode 440: Education Under The Walz Administration 28:00

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344: "Earthrise"—What Apollo 8 Should Have Taught Us 15:26

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Summary An artist’s rendering of Apollo 8 as it photographs “Earthrise.” This episode reflects on the Apollo 8 mission's iconic "Earthrise" image in late December 1968 and the turbulent year that preceded it. It highlights enduring lessons on inequality, collective problem-solving, and environmental stewardship. The episode urges renewed respect fo…

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01/04/25 Episode 439: President Elect Trumps Education Plan 28:00

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343: What and Why We Read 6:53

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Summary In this episode, I reflect on how books have impacted my life and why standing up to book censorship is essential. Given my interest in books, I was curious to know what some of my colleagues, friends, and family members read in 2024 and what they will read in 2025. So, I contacted more than 40 of them, asking them for a brief bio, their bo…

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12/28/24 Episode 438: Minnesota Parent Alliance Election Update with Cristine Trooien 28:00

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342: The Voices You Listened to the Most in 2024 9:39

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Summary Next February, Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity will start its seventh year. I try to offer timely and, I trust, interesting guests and content on leading effective change in education and business and cultivating curiosity about a wide variety of topics, including space exploration, art, history, the environment, personal development,…

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12/21/24 Episode 437 Classical Education: One family’s experience 28:00

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341: 80 Years On—Revisiting Hitler's Desperate Gamble 1:01:46

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Guest After completing an undergraduate degree in history and political science at Simon Fraser University, Paul McNicholls spent a career in insurance claims investigation. When nearing retirement, he was approached by the UK publisher Helion and Company, and the result was his first book Journey Through the Wilderness. He is now writing the story…

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12/14/24 Episode 436: A Family of Writers 28:02

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340: Unlocking the Power Within to Overcome Resistance 48:07

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Guest Luann Horobin is one of 1700 ICF Master Coaches who serves clients as an Executive and Leadership Transformational Coach and Consultant. Having been raised on a farm, the core values of work and community have been her guiding life principles. Yet, when facing life and career transitions, a pivotal point was learning how to achieve ambitions,…

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12/07/24 Episode 435: U of MN RIDGS Program, Part 2 28:00

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339: The Marriage of Neuroscience and Mindfulness Practice: Better Lives, Better Learning 42:50

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Guest Laura Bakosh, Ph.D., is a mindfulness teacher, published researcher, and co-founder of Inner Explorer, an organization that brings stress resilience, attention, and mental well-being skills to K-12 schools and early learning centers. She earned a Ph.D. from Sofia University and a Bachelor of Science from Boston College. Laura was trained as a…

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11/30/24 Episode 434: U of MN RIDGS Program Part 1 28:00

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338: Asking Essential Questions to Uncover and Preserve Family History 49:03

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Guest Elizabeth Keating, Ph.D., is a professor of anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin. A linguistic anthropologist who studies culture and communication, she has been a Fulbright Scholar in Ireland and a visiting scholar at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies in Germany and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the N…

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11/23/24 Episode 433: President Elect Trumps Education Plan 28:00

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337: Fostering "Mattering" to Counter the Toxic Achievement Culture in Today's Schools 37:47

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Guest Dr. Sarah Bennison is an adjunct professor at New York University and founder of Trinity School (NYC) Office of Public Service, a thought-leading service learning initiative engaging students, faculty, families, and alumni in ongoing, meaningful community engagement work and social impact curriculum. She started her career in New York City pu…

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11/16/24 Episode 432: Jon Vaala What is Real History 28:00

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336: Crafting a Winning Marketing Campaign in a Crowded Market 50:52

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Guest Frank Zaccari is a TV/podcast host and keynote speaker with a background in the U.S. Air Force and over 30 years as a high-tech executive & business owner. A five-time Best-Selling and two-time Award-Winning Author, he has written nine impactful books and co-founded the “Trust the Process” Book Marketing Program. Frank mentors at Arizona Stat…

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11/09/24 Episode 430: The Anxious Generation 28:00

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335: America at the Crossroads: How Power Passes 11:34

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Guest Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught hi…

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11/02/24 Episode 431: Education Under The Walz Administration 28:00

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334: Small Changes, Big Impact: Practical Solutions for Reducing Waste 52:27

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Guest Award-winning cookbook author, blogger, fermenter and sourdough baker Anne-Marie Bonneau has lived plastic-free since 2011. Through social media, her blog and her book, The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet, Anne-Marie shows others how reducing their trash not only benefits the planet but als…

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10/26/24 Episode 430: Courage is a Habit - S.E.L 28:00

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