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July 22 · 58 min
What High-Performing Districts Do Differently: How to Turn Strategy Into Results
Presented by Christian Lehr, Managing Director, Tyton Partners, and Former Educator; Dr. Mary Catherine Reljac, Superintendent, Fox Chapel Area School District (PA); and Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance, and Former Educator This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Renaissance. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Most K–12 districts have the vision. More than half have a Portrait of a Graduate framework in place. Nearly 60% report alignment between curricula and assessment. And AI adoption is accelerating, helping teachers to streamline workflows. But new research from Tyton Partners reveals a persistent execution gap, with instructional teams struggling to make data actionable and leverage AI tools to truly improve learning outcomes. Join this edWeb podcast to examine where the gaps are largest, what distinguishes districts that turn strategy into results, and what it takes to move from ambition to impact this school year. You explore: Why Portrait of a Graduate frameworks can stall between adoption and use—and what successful school systems do differently Where data-driven instruction most often breaks down, and how to address this Why data access alone fails to produce better instructional practice What districts should prioritize to deliver measurable outcomes aligned to their visions of student success This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 superintendents, assistant superintendents, and curriculum directors. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
July 16 · 1 hr 9 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Learn How to Trust Yourself on the Path to Leadership
Presented by Lori Kirksted, Author of The Imposter’s Guide to Authentic Leadership, Founder and Managing Director of Content Uncomplicated This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net. The webinar recording can be accessed here. Imposter syndrome hits hardest in the people who least deserve it. Every educator who has stepped into a leadership role has felt some version of the question: Who am I to be the one in charge here? The doubt gets louder, not smaller, the more responsibility someone takes on, even when every promotion was earned on results that should have settled the question entirely. There is a specific reason for that. The instinct to read what students and colleagues need, to keep the room steady, to put relationships at the center of how you teach and lead, is what makes someone good at this work, and it is also the instinct that, taken into a leadership moment, can shift into needing everyone’s approval to feel like you’re doing it right. Leadership asks you to make decisions people will not always like, to hold positions that disappoint someone in the room, and to trust your own judgment when no one is going to confirm you’ve got it right, and for people whose whole craft is built on attunement to others, that is the harder part of the job, and almost nobody names it out loud. This edWeb podcast is built around Dr. Bill George’s Five Dimensions of Authentic Leadership, interpreted through the lens of educators and people-pleasers who got here by being excellent at a completely different job, exploring what it actually looks like to lead from trust in yourself instead of approval from everyone else, whether the room you’re leading has 30 kids in it or 30 adults. This edWeb podcast is for you if… You got promoted because you were excellent at the work, and now you sometimes wonder if you tricked everyone into thinking you could do this job You came up through the classroom and leadership is asking for something completely different from what made you great at teaching You are the person your team comes to with everything, and you are starting to feel the weight of that You have been told to just be yourself as a leader and found that advice spectacularly unhelpful You care so much about getting it right that the caring itself has started to feel like the problem You leave with… A clear understanding of why imposter syndrome is a predictable feature of the practitioner-to-leader path, not something wrong with you Language for what is actually happening when leadership feels harder than it should, so you can stop treating it like a personal flaw The ability to spot where your people-pleasing instincts are serving your team and where they are running the show in ways that cost everyone A real distinction between being liked and being trusted, and why that gap matters more in education than almost anywhere else At least one concrete reframe for a leadership challenge you are facing right now, drawn from Dr. Bill George’s Five Dimensions interpreted through the lens of people who got here by caring deeply about everyone else Buy The Imposter’s Guide to Authentic Leadership by Lori Kirksted here. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
July 16 · 1 hr 7 min
Say YES! The Mindset That Unlocks Innovation in Education
An Interview with Julie Young, Innovator, Edupreneur, and the Founding CEO of Florida Virtual School, with Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net. The webinar recording can be accessed here. Join us for an edWeb podcast with Julie Young on her new book, Say YES! How Virtual Became Reality. Julie was the founding CEO of Florida Virtual School and grew a small, grant-funded pilot into a national model serving millions of students. She went on to be the founding CEO of ASU Prep Digital at Arizona State University. Michael Crow, the President of ASU, says of her book, “The inside story of how a bold experiment grew… by reimagining learning.” Julie continues to be an innovator and edupreneur who understands from personal experience how your mindset is the key to unlocking innovation in education. What happens when we allow ourselves to dream about new learning environments minus the roadblocks? Julie shares stories of experimentation, partnership, and courage, and how a simple shift in thinking can transform what’s possible for students. As the founder and CEO of edWeb.net, Lisa Schmucki is delighted for the opportunity to interview Julie on a subject close to Lisa’s heart, too. This interview is of interest to anyone who wants to understand how we can make meaningful, positive change in education, a topic that is especially relevant at the dawn of the AI age. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
June 28 · 56 min
Building Inclusive Assessments With the Wheel of Inclusion: UDL, Accessibility, and AI
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CAST. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. In today’s educational landscape, meeting the baseline for accessibility is no longer enough—it’s about creating inclusive, high-quality learning experiences that support every student. As districts evaluate a growing number of AI-enabled instructional and assessment tools, leaders are asking important questions: How can we identify solutions that are equitable, accessible, and designed with learner variability in mind from the start? Join this edWeb podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at the “Wheel of Inclusion,” a major collaboration involving CAST, the Gates Foundation, and organizations developing the next generation of digital assessment tools. Panelists share why leading organizations are investing significant time, expertise, and resources into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and inclusive AI design—and how these efforts aim to improve experiences and outcomes for both students and educators. Listeners explore: How accessibility and UDL considerations are shaping the development of AI-enabled assessment tools What district leaders should look for when evaluating digital products for procurement and implementation How organizations are working to reduce bias and create more flexible, learner-centered assessment experiences What goes into achieving third-party UDL Product Certification and why it matters for schools and districts Why sustainable, cross-functional approaches to inclusive design are becoming essential in today’s educational technology landscape Whether you lead curricula, assessment, technology, innovation, or student support initiatives, you leave with practical insights and key questions to help guide conversations about equitable AI adoption and future-ready assessment design. This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through high school district leaders, school leaders, and education technology leaders. CAST We elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
June 11 · 56 min
The Overlooked Pieces of the Science of Reading
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Language comprehension is foundational to reading, yet it can feel difficult to define and even harder to teach at scale. It begins with oral language and develops over time, with decoding strengthening the pathway to meaning. While frameworks such as Scarborough’s Reading Rope and the Simple View of Reading highlight its importance, many districts lack a clear, actionable roadmap for building it across classrooms. Research points to specific skills that distinguish strong comprehenders, including vocabulary knowledge, inference making, syntactic processing, background knowledge, self-regulation, and motivation. This edWeb podcast focuses on how these components come together in instruction, with a deeper look at vocabulary and inference making as high-impact levers for improving comprehension. In this session, you learn: The types of inferences students need to actively construct meaning from text How vocabulary depth and inference making work together to build understanding across contexts What it takes to implement language comprehension instruction effectively across classrooms and districts This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. Really Great Reading We Do Big Things for Districts. We Raise Reading Scores and Prevent and Remediate Reading Failure. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
June 8 · 51 min
Building Confident Bilingual Learners with Purposeful Edtech
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Logitech. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. For many students, confidence gaps, language barriers, and limited access to the right tools can make it hard to fully participate in today’s digital learning environment. Addressing these challenges requires a thoughtful, student-centered approach to edtech integration. Richard J. Lee Elementary, an Apple Distinguished School in Coppell ISD, offers a compelling example of what’s possible when students have access to the right tools. Educators there are using iPad devices alongside headsets, styluses, and keyboard cases to remove barriers, increase focus, and unlock new possibilities for creativity and project-based learning. The results are striking: over 90% of students surveyed after the edtech pilot felt more confident using common tools and platforms, with significant gains in participation and academic growth, especially for emergent bilinguals and newly enrolled students. In this edWeb podcast, Dwight Goodwin, Executive Director of Technology for Coppell ISD, and Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead at Logitech, share what worked for Richard J. Lee Elementary alongside new research from FullScale and THE Journal. Listeners leave with actionable practices to help all students overcome confidence gaps, engage more deeply with digital tools, and express themselves fully throughout their learning journey. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. Logitech Spark innovation and open up possibilities so students of all learning styles and locations thrive. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 27 · 57 min
Turning District Priorities Into Daily Practice: What It Takes to Make Initiatives Work
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by BookNook. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Districts set bold priorities, but making them work inside a real school day is where the challenge begins. Between strategic plans and daily instruction lies the work that determines whether initiatives gain traction or quietly stall. Success depends on how priorities are translated into time, staffing, and structures that hold up in daily practice. In this edWeb podcast, district and campus leaders examine how initiatives move from state and district priorities into daily practice. Through real-world perspectives, listeners explore: How leaders interpret state initiatives and define clear non-negotiables What it takes to move from vision to schedule How time is protected for small-group and intervention support The trade-offs required to make space for new priorities Communication and feedback systems that keep teams aligned over time Listeners are introduced to a practical framework for turning priorities into daily practice and reflect on how those ideas apply within their own systems. This edWeb podcast is especially valuable for K-12 district and campus partners. Listeners leave with concrete insights to strengthen alignment and make initiatives work in practice. BookNook BookNook offers K–8 high-impact virtual tutoring in reading and math through live, online sessions. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 27 · 35 min
Former Chiefs WebBrief: Our 250th Anniversary: What Students Are Learning About Civic Education in Our Schools
This edWeb podcast is part of a series of WebBriefs hosted by The Alliance of Former Chief State School Officers. The meeting recording can be accessed here. Have you ever heard someone say, “We need to teach civics in our schools”? Well, find out about how states are developing students to be informed, responsible, and engaged members of communities and our nation. In this edWeb podcast, hosted by the Alliance of Former Chief State School Officers, the Chief State School Officer from New York and the Social Studies Section Chief from North Carolina will share their states’ approaches to developing core knowledge about government structures, rights and responsibilities, and foundational documents. They also talk about their approaches to developing civic skills and character traits essential to a healthy democracy. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 26 · 59 min
Accessibility and UDL as Partners in Inclusion: From Compliance to Belonging
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ReadSpeaker, in Partnership with CAST. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Accessibility is not an add-on to the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework—it is foundational, its beating heart. In this edWeb podcast, listeners explore how CAST advances accessibility as a core component of UDL to create learning environments where all learners can thrive. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of how designing for accessibility enhances flexibility, engagement, and learner agency, moving beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. This edWeb podcast provides K-12 educators, instructional designers, administrators, and learning professionals with practical insights into how CAST’s approach helps organizations design learning experiences that are accessible by design and inclusive by default. Interested in learning more about UDL? Check out the UDL Guidelines. Join CAST and ReadSpeaker to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). ReadSpeaker Empower learners with text-to-speech technology for education and learning CAST We elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 26 · 57 min
PreK Assessment for Dual-Language Learners: Measure True Learning, Not Just English
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Khan Academy Kids. The webinar recording can be accessed here. When we assess young children in a language they don’t yet know well, we risk measuring English exposure instead of what they actually understand. For dual language learners, this gap shows up as underestimated ability, misdirected interventions, and readiness data that doesn’t reflect reality. Join this edWeb podcast with Isabel Andrade (Khan Academy Kids) and Dr. Sandra Barrueco (The Catholic University of America) for a research-grounded, administrator-focused look at what the evidence says about bilingual PreK assessment—and practical ways schools can implement home-language assessment, even when teachers don’t share every child’s language. We share what’s working, what the barriers are for administrators, teachers, and students, and how one approach—Khan Academy Kids’ bilingual PreK assessments—is being piloted in classrooms across five states. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-K teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. Khan Academy Kids Inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery with our fun educational program for kids ages 2 - 8. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 26 · 1 hr
Why MTSS Strategy Isn’t Enough: The Missing Practice in Tiered Support Systems
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Conscious Discipline. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Many districts have strong MTSS and PBIS frameworks in place—yet still struggle with inconsistent implementation, staff burnout, and limited behavior change. This edWeb podcast explores why strategy alone isn’t the issue—and what’s truly missing. Through the lens of the Conscious Discipline model, listeners examine how an adult-first, brain-based practice transforms tiered systems from something we plan into something we live every day. Rather than adding another initiative, this session focuses on how regulation, connection, and intentional daily practices create the conditions for Tier 1 to actually work—reducing the need for higher-level interventions. Listeners leave with a clear understanding of how to bridge the gap between systems and practice, strengthen staff capacity, and build sustainable, aligned support for students and adults alike. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-8 school leaders and district leaders. Conscious Discipline A research-grounded, adult-first approach to supporting behavior and learning Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 22 · 58 min
From College and Career Readiness Silos to Connected Student Experiences: Sparking Enrollment and Excitement
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Edmentum. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Today’s students cannot afford a college and career readiness system that starts too late, remains siloed for core academics, or treats tangible postsecondary success planning as an add-on. Too often, districts are asking students to navigate a future that schools have not fully prepared them to enter. The challenge is not whether students should be college ready or career ready; it is whether K–12 systems are giving every learner the academic foundation, durable skills, and real-world exposure they need to build a future that fits. In this edWeb podcast, explore what it takes to move from fragmented initiatives to a comprehensive college and career readiness strategy that works across K–12. Panelists share practical examples from a district perspective and discuss how to connect core curricula, CTE, and durable skills into a coherent student experience. In addition, they examine how reading, math, and other foundational skills can be embedded into career-connected learning, so students are not just informed about their options, but prepared to pursue them. This conversation also tackles the policy and funding realities shaping the work. State and district leaders are under growing pressure to align programs with evolving accountability systems, workforce priorities, and college access expectations. Listeners learn how to build local programs that advance state objectives, how to design implementation that is both scalable and durable, and how to enroll and excite learners. Key learning outcomes: Understand the essential elements of a comprehensive college and career readiness program across K–12 Learn how to integrate core academics, CTE, and durable skills into a connected and relevant student pathway Identify strategies to influence key stakeholders and align local implementation with state policy, funding, and accountability goals This edWeb podcast is of interest to K–12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, school counselors, and CTE directors. Edmentum Creating a world where educators succeed and students thrive, everywhere learning occurs Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 21 · 1 hr 3 min
Overcoming MTSS Challenges to Better Serve All Students
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Renaissance. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Most districts implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to promote better learning outcomes across K–12. But as students’ needs rapidly evolve—and as educators are asked to do more with fewer resources—many are experiencing barriers to a successful MTSS implementation. In this edWeb podcast, two experts share proven solutions to five common MTSS challenges. You understand how to: Allocate resources to serve students in all tiers Make whole child data accessible to educators when they need it Use insights from the Science of Reading to provide strong foundational skills instruction Monitor the efficacy of Tier 2 and 3 interventions Successfully implement MTSS in middle and high school This edWeb podcast is of interest to K–12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, assessment directors, curriculum directors, and MTSS directors. Renaissance Accelerate learning for children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 21 · 1 hr 6 min
Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building (Part 2): Teaching Complex Structures
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Triple C Writing. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. This dynamic edWeb podcast builds on part one of the Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building series. Educators are empowered to transform grammar instruction from abstract rules into meaningful, practical writing skills. After a brief review of core concepts from part one, the panelists show how students can enhance their writing with more complex sentence structures and dialogue. Designed for immediate classroom use, this session provides clear models and practical strategies that build directly on part one, supporting students as they move from basic sentence construction to more structured, expressive, and precise writing. By the end of this edWeb podcast, educators are able to: Distinguish between traditional grammar instruction and applied grammar strategies that are presented in authentic context and scaffolded using a logical language-based approach Implement effective techniques that support students as they learn to vary sentences Evaluate and apply instructional tools that support varied sentence construction across multiple age groups and grade levels Design inclusive writing lessons tailored to general education, special education, and ESL/ELL/ENL/ML learners Utilize practical resources that encourage spiralized writing practice, reinforcement, and skill transfer This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers, ESL and special education teachers, school leaders, and district leaders. View part one: Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building: A Pedagogical Approach Triple C Writing A More Practical Approach to Teaching Grammar & Writing Skills Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
May 20 · 46 min
Intentional Professional Learning for Teachers. Real Impact for Students.
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by HMH. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Professional learning is under pressure to do more than ever before, and educators cannot wait for support that misses the moment. As student needs shift, instructional demands evolve, and expectations continue to rise, schools need professional learning that is timely, relevant, and built to make an immediate difference. Join us for an energizing edWeb podcast on how to design professional learning that is intentional, responsive, and grounded in the real challenges educators face every day. We explore how leaders can create learning experiences that address urgent needs, strengthen instructional practice, and build lasting capacity across their systems. Listeners leave with practical ideas for making professional learning more strategic, more actionable, and more likely to drive meaningful change. During this session, you explore: Using Data with Purpose: Identify the right data to inform professional learning and learn how to translate insights into actionable, high-impact PD that drives real change. Designing PD That Sticks: Experience effective, educator-centered PD practices that cultivate engagement, support retention, and drive meaningful opportunities for practical application and continuous growth. Sustaining Impact Through Smart Resourcing: Explore creative strategies to secure funding and align resources to ensure professional learning remains consistent, scalable, and impactful. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt We’re helping to create the fullest expression of what learning can be. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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