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Learning Can’t Wait
The Learning Can’t Wait Podcast is your view into how changemakers are driving innovation in the field of education. Each week we interview leaders who are challenging the status quo at a time when it is absolutely necessary to rebuild the system for our students. Podcast Powered by Fullmind
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Learning Can’t WaitDr. Christina Dukes Brown | Boys and Girls Club, Out-of-School Programs, Youth Entrepreneurship
On our newest episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Christina Dukes Brown, a passionate advocate for…
Learning Can’t WaitMichael Horn | Job Moves, Future of Education, Micro School Movement, Teacher Career Transitions
In this thought-provoking episode of Learning Can’t Wait, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Michael Horn, acclaimed author of Job Moves and a visionary in…
Learning Can’t WaitSeason 6 Recap
To wrap up Season 6 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer takes a moment to reflect on the incredible insights, stories, and…
Learning Can’t WaitShalinee Sharma | Math Minds, Zearn, Math Education, Numeracy
How can we spark a love for math and challenge the myth of the “math person”? In this episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Co-Founder and CEO of Zearn…
Learning Can’t WaitPatrick Fredricks | Rural Education, Work Based Learning, Career Readiness, Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative
On our latest episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Patrick Fredriks, Deputy director of Southwest Colorado…
Learning Can’t WaitVriti Saraf | Ed3 DAO, AI in Education, Blockchain, Project Based Learning
On this episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Vriti Saraf, CEO and Co-founder of Ed3 DAO, to discuss how emerging…
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Nicole + Izzy Galante | Mosaic IP, AI in Education, Instructional Planning, Individualized Learning
In this podcast episode, Hayley engages Nicole and Izzy Galante from Mosaic Instructional Planning about their perspectives on what makes teaching excellent…
Learning Can’t WaitDr. Vallerie Cave + Shawn Blanchard | Rural Education, Innovation, Student Success
On this inspiring episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Vallerie Cave, Superintendent of Allendale County…
Learning Can’t WaitHeather Rubin | Cultural Responsiveness, ELL, Project-based Learning, Digital Age Teaching
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer takes a dive deep into the evolving landscape of education with Heather Rubin…
Learning Can’t WaitDr. Stephanie Elizalde | Dallas ISD, Teacher Retention, Equity in Education
In this episode of The Learning Can't Wait podcast, Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent of Dallas Independent School…
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Dr. Kelsey Young | Curriculum Associates, Post-Pandemic Student Performance, Targeted Interventions
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer welcomes back Dr. Kelsey Young, Associate Director of Research Insights and…
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Dr. Peter Tragos + Beverly Leon | Civics Education, Social Media, Civil Discourse
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, we dive into the vital role of civic education in shaping engaged, responsible citizens. Host Hayley…
Learning Can’t WaitLisa Tarshis | Micro Schools, Primer Foundation, Personalized Learning
In this special episode of Learning Can’t Wait, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks with Lisa Tarshis, Executive Director of the Primer Foundation, about the…
Learning Can’t WaitDr. Vicki Phelps + Marisa Janicek | AI in Education, AI ethics, Technology Gap
In this episode of Learning Can't Wait, we dive deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education with Dr. Vicki Phelps and Marisa…
Learning Can’t WaitDr. Muhsinah Morris | Metaversity, AI-Powered Teaching Assistants, Virtual Realty in Education
Continuing our AI Mini Series, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Muhsinah Morris, the visionary behind Morehouse College’s Metaversity program, to…
Learning Can’t WaitAlex Kotran | aiEDU, AI in Education, EdTech, AI Literacy
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer chats with Alex Kotran, co-founder of aiEDU, about the current AI hype cycle in…
Learning Can’t WaitMike Yates | AI in Education, Project-based Learning, EdTech
To kick off our AI in Education Mini Series, we dive deep into the future of education with Mike Yates from the Reinvention Lab at Teach for America. Yates…
Learning Can’t WaitChad Aldeman | Teacher Shortage, Educator Retention, Read Not Guess
In our latest episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Chad Aldeman, founder of Read Not Guess, as they unpack two…
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Amanda Bickerstaff | AI for Education, EdTech, Classroom Management
On our latest Learning Can't Wait episode, out host Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Amanda Bickerstaff, Founder and CEO of AI for Education as they dive into…
Learning Can’t WaitSiya Raj Purohit | OpenAI, ChatGPT, Engineering in Education, Investing in EdTech
🌟 WELCOME TO SEASON 6 🌟 To kick off this season of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Siya Raj Purohit, from the Education…
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Montgomery County ESC | Middle School, Technology, Lifestyle Fair
On this SPECIAL EPISODE of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer chats with chats with 8th graders from Montgomery County ESC during…
Learning Can’t WaitSeason 5 Recap
🌟 SEASON 5 IS A WRAP! 🌟 From NYC to rural America, this incredibly powerful season covered it all. In today's episode, our host, Hayley Spria-Bauer recaps all…
Learning Can’t WaitEmmanuel George | Civics Education, Community Partnerships, Active Citizenship, Teacher Recruitment
In this episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Emmanuel George, New York Regional Superintendent at Democracy…
Learning Can’t WaitAmy Azano | Rural Education, Equity in Education, Virginia Tech Center for Rural Education
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer continues her miniseries on rural education with Dr. Amy Azano, a professor at the…
Learning Can’t WaitHeather Bookstaver, Ann Lewis, & Taylor Gump | Rural Education, Community Engagement, Technology in Schools
Join host Hayley Spira-Bauer in this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast as she continues the Rural Education mini-series with insightful guests Heather…
Learning Can’t WaitMike Barrera & Conrad Cantu | Rural Education, Career and Technical Education, Rural School Innovation Zone
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer returns to the Rural Education mini-series with guests Mike Barrera, Superintendent…
Learning Can’t WaitRichard Wright & Michael Gonzalez | Rural Education, Teacher Shortage, Rural School Innovation Zone
In this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer returns to the Rural Education mini-series with a conversation featuring Richard…
Learning Can’t WaitArne Duncan | Community Schools, Chronic Absenteeism, Teacher Shortage, Education Reform
On this special episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, we take a brief detour from our Rural Education Miniseries to sit down with Arne Duncan, former…
Learning Can’t WaitMelissa Harris, Allen Pratt, Taylor McCabe-Juhnke | Rural Education, Innovation, Collaboration
Welcome to Episode One of our Rural Education mini-series on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! This week, Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a panel of three incredible…
Learning Can’t WaitJessica Sie | Innovative Education, Professional Learning, Charter Schools, Mindset
This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Jessica Sie, Chief Academic Officer at Zeta Charter School. In this…
Learning Can’t WaitJuliana Finnegan | Vivi, Student Driven Learning, Tech Enabled Learning, AI in Education
Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! This week, Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Juliana Finnegan, VP of Educator…
Learning Can’t WaitBrandon Cardet-Hernandez | Science of Reading, Play Based Learning, Universal Pre-K
This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, Chief Strategy Officer at Mrs. Wordsmith. In…
Learning Can’t WaitDoug McCurry | Leadership Lessons, Educational Challenges, Summer Learning Programs, High-Quality Curriculum
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a conversation with Doug McCurry, Former Co-CEO and Superintendent…
Learning Can’t WaitBrett Roer, Jacob Kantor, & Candice Sears | AI in Education, Personalized Learning, Rural Education
Welcome back to the Learning Can't Wait Podcast! This week, we're excited to present a panel discussion on innovation in education featuring Brett Roer, Jacob…
Learning Can’t WaitJohn Dedeax Davis Jr. & Talia Milgrom-Elcott | STEM, Solar Eclipse, Teacher Shortage
Join us today for a special solar eclipse episode of the Learning Can't Wait Podcast! Host Hayley Spira-Bauer dives into the universe of STEM with John Dedeax…
Learning Can’t WaitChrissybil Boulin | Career Guidance, Economic Mobility, Entrepreneurship
In this week's installment of the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer engages in a captivating dialogue with Chrissybil Boulin, the visionary…
Learning Can’t WaitSteven Weiner | Education Reform, Student Outcomes, Teacher Roles, Education System
On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait Podcast Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Senior Research Analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public…
Learning Can’t WaitAsya Johnson | New York City Public Schools, Culturally Responsive Teaching, College and Career Readiness
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts an inspiring conversation with Dr. Asya Johnson, Master Principal…
Learning Can’t WaitErin Mote | InnovateEDU, Student Mental Health, AI in Education, Authenticity in Leadership
Season 5 of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast has arrived! To kick off our new season, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Erin Mote, Executive Director of…
Learning Can’t WaitHedy Chang & Malika Elwin | Student Attendance, Absenteeism, Student Engagement
As we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes. Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Hedy Chang and Malika…
Learning Can’t WaitRebecca Branstetter | Student Burnout, Educator Burnout, Mental Health, School Psychology
As we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes. On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley…
Learning Can’t WaitJean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning Science
As we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes. Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Jean-Claude Brizard…
Learning Can’t WaitBrett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, Dr. Dan Cox | Growth, Fitness, Discipline, Leadership, Work-Life Balance
As we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes. On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley…
Learning Can’t WaitKarl Rectanus | Federal Education Funding, Evidence-based Interventions, EdTech, ESSA
As we take a break after Season 4, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes. On today’s episode, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Karl Rectanus…
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Season 4 Recap
Season 4 is a wrap! On this week's episode, we look back to the highlights of this insightful season of Learning Can’t Wait. Huge thank you to all of our…
Learning Can’t WaitNatalie Arias & Kevin Malonson | Leadership, Advocacy, Policy Fellowship, Effective Educators
Welcome back to the Learning Can't Wait podcast! In today's episode, host Hayley Spira-Bauer engages in a compelling conversation with educators Natalie Arias…
Learning Can’t WaitAdrian Mim | Math Education, Teaching Styles, Diversity in STEM, Calculus Project
Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Dr. Adrian Mim, Founder and CEO of The Calculus Project. Listen as…
Learning Can’t WaitJean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promise, Innovation in Education, AI in Education, Learning Science
Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Jean-Claude Brizard, President & CEO of Digital Promise to…
Learning Can’t WaitRebecca Branstetter | Student Burnout, Educator Burnout, Mental Health, School Psychology
On this week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, Founder of Thriving Students…
Learning Can’t WaitHedy Chang & Malika Elwin | Student Attendance, Absenteeism, Student Engagement
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…
Learning Can’t WaitChelsea Waite | Innovation, Multilingual Learners, AI in Education, Teacher Shortage
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…
Learning Can’t WaitBrett Roer, Dr. PJ Caposey, Dr. Dan Cox | Growth, Fitness, Discipline, Leadership, Work-Life Balance
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…
Learning Can’t WaitCharlene Mack | Leadership, Self-Care, Community Organizing, Education System
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…
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Karl Rectanus | Federal Education Funding, Evidence-based Interventions, EdTech, ESSA
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…
Learning Can’t WaitMayme Hostetter | Teacher Shortage, Teacher Preparation, AI in Teacher Training, Culturally Responsive Teaching
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…
Learning Can’t WaitBen Marcovitz & Jerel Bryant | Growth Mindset, Educational Leadership, Hiring Process, Teacher Feedback
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…
Learning Can’t WaitTalia Milgrom-Elcott | Abundance, Potential, Belonging, Education
Welcome back to the Learning Can’t Wait podcast! Today Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a great conversation with Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Executive Director of…
Learning Can’t WaitKaycee Brock | College Access, Student Success, Affirmative Action
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…
Learning Can’t WaitMichelle Oliver | Equity-Centered Evaluations, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Educational Consulting, Inclusive Research
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…
Learning Can’t WaitWallace Boston | Online Learning, Virtual Education, AI in Education, EdTech
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…