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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 WaitShaquira Langley | Student Success, Educational Change, Work-Life Balance
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…
Learning Can’t WaitScott Muri | Strategic Planning, Teacher Compensation, Personal Growth, Effective Teaching
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…
Learning Can’t WaitMarlon Styles | Student Agency, Community Engagement, Learner-Centered Education, Diversity
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…
Learning Can’t WaitAsh Kaluarachchi | Entrepreneurship, EdTech, Mentorship in Education, StartEd
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…
Learning Can’t WaitMohan Sivaloganathan, Tafshier Cosby, Evan Stone | Advocacy Work, Education Policy Change, Parent Advocacy
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…
Learning Can’t WaitBart Epstein | Innovation, EdTech, Evidence-Based Learning
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…
Learning Can’t WaitLuis Torres & Lida Casper | Community Schools, School Partnerships, Community Engagement, School Resources
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…
Learning Can’t WaitNina Rees | Charter Schools, Education Reform, Student Success, Teacher Retention, Public Education
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…
Learning Can’t WaitKristina Ishmael | Mental Health, Professional Development, Remote Learning, EdTech
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…
Learning Can’t WaitMarlon Styles | Student Agency, Community Engagement, Learner-Centered Education, Diversity
On today’s Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks to Marlon Styles Jr. from the Learner-Centered Collaborative. Listen as Marlon describes…
Learning Can’t WaitMichelle Newstadt & Barbara Hubert | BrainPop, Empathy in Education, Inclusive Instruction, EdTech
Today on the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Michelle Newstadt and Barbara Hubert, Directors of Learning Design at…
Learning Can’t WaitAdam Ezrig | Educaiton Reform, Advocacy in Education, Family Engagement
In today’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast host Hayley Spira-Bauer speaks with Adam Ezrig about his work with the Collaborative for Student Success…
Learning Can’t WaitBaron Davis | Hiring Process, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Rentention
Today on the Learning Can't Wait Podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Dr. Baron Davis, a former Superintendent at Richland Two and Senior Advisor at…
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Belle Linda Halpern | Educational Equity, Leadership Training, Self-Care, SEL
Tune in to the latest episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast! This week, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with founder of Inspiring Educators, Belle Linda…
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Kelsey Young | Evidence-Based Learning, Storytelling, Tutoring, Special Needs Education
This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast we talk to iTutor’s very own Dr. Kelsey Young! Listen as host Hayley Spira-Bauer talks with Dr. Young about…
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Ash Kaluarachchi | Entrepreneurship, EdTech, Mentorship in Education, StartEd
This week on the learning can’t wait podcast we talk to Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO of Started, Inc. Kaluarachchi and host Hayley Spira-Bauer discuss the current and…
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Mohan Sivaloganathan, Tafshier Cosby, Evan Stone | Advocacy Work, Education Policy Change, Parent Advocacy
This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast we have a panel discussing advocacy with some of our favorite leaders in education. Tune in as host Haley…
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JW Marshall | Teacher Innovation, SEL, Media for Education, Personalized Learning
Tune in to the latest episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast! This week, host Haley Spira-Bauer sits down with edtech executive and podcast host, JW…
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Sheldon Eakins | Diversity in Education, Vulnerable Leadership, Equity and Inclusion, Equity Audit
Tune in to the latest episode of Learning Can't Wait, where host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with published author, podcast host, and founder of Leading…
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Bart Epstein | Innovation, EdTech, Evidence-Based Learning
This week on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast, listen as Hayley Spira-Bauer discusses the state of the union in edtech with Bart Epstein, founder of EdTech…
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Ellen Sherratt | Education Policy, Teacher Shortage, Teacher Salaries, Teacher Salary Project
This week, we welcome Ellen Sherratt, Board President of the Teacher Salary Project. Ellen speaks with host Hayley Spira-Bauer about the dire consequences of…
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Luis Torres & Lida Casper | Community Schools, School Partnerships, Community Engagement, School Resources
This week, we are delving deeper into the concept of community schools! Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Luis Torres, the Principal of South Bronx, and Lida…
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Sarah Williamson & Katie Nash | EdTech Trends, K-12 Education, Thought Leadership, School Leadership Advice
Join us on Learning Can't Wait as we explore the role of storytelling in the future of education with two inspiring guests - Sarah Williamson, founder of SWPR…
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Nina Rees | Charter Schools, Education Reform, Student Success, Teacher Retention, Public Education
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Nina Rees, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Nina speaks with host Hayley Spira-Bauer about the…
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Kristina Ishmael | Mental Health, Professional Development, Remote Learning, EdTech
On this week’s show, Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss…
Learning Can’t WaitSeason 2 Recap
Join your host and iTutor Chief Academic Officer Hayley Spira-Bauer for a look back on season 2 as we learn how we can lay the groundwork for the future of…
Learning Can’t WaitChristian P. Wilkens | Teacher Shortage, Education Inequality, Education Workforce, Diversity
We’re excited to introduce you to Dr. Christian P. Wilkens from the State University of New York, Brockport! His extensive research focuses on school…
Learning Can’t WaitRayna Glumac | Professional Development, Parent Involvement, EdTech Procurement
Host Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Rayna Glumac, Founder of RYE Co., with 18 years of experience in leading education companies, to discuss how schools make…
Learning Can’t WaitFractured Learning: The Need for Cohesion in Education
In this episode, we gathered a panel of experts to discuss how fractured learning has become. Meet Dr. Leo Bialis-White, Partner at New Schools Venture Fund…
Learning Can’t WaitResilience in Rural America
In this episode, we discuss how the pandemic has accelerated the need for quality tutoring in rural areas. Travis Anderson, Director of Montana GEAR UP, guides…
Learning Can’t WaitQuestioning Everything in Education
In this episode, you'll meet Mike Yates, Senior Managing Director of Product Design at the TFA Reinvention Lab, powered by Teach For America. Mike and his team…
Learning Can’t WaitHayley on Holly Owens’ EdUp EdTech Podcast
In this episode, the Learning Can't Wait Podcast features a special guest host Holly Owens', host of the EdUp EdTech Podcast. Holly chats with Hayley…
Learning Can’t WaitCreating a Culture of Belonging
Meet Tyrone Holmes, Chief Inclusion Officer at Curriculum Associates. In this episode, Tyrone shares his thoughts on student assessment, the state of education…
Learning Can’t WaitMental Health Focus: Building Systems, Structures, and Schools for the Whole Child
What happens when you bring together the Chief Executive Officer of The Urban Assembly, a network of high-performing schools in New York City with over 9,000…
Learning Can’t WaitCollective Urgency in Schools Today
The Learning Can’t Wait Podcast is excited to welcome back Dr. Dennisha Murff, District Curriculum Coordinator for P-12 Language Assistance Porgram for MSD…
Learning Can’t WaitAll Eyes on Student Attendance
In the episode of Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Dr. Danielle Dooley, Hedy Nai-Lin Chang, and Lisa Downey. Danielle G. Dooley…
Learning Can’t WaitEdTech Week: Is EdTech Making Learning Accessible for All?
Tune in to this special episode of Learning Can't Wait, featuring our host Hayley Spira-Bauer as interviewee. This week's episode is a live recording of EDTECH…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Power of Parents
On this week's Learning Can't Wait podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Tafshier Cosby, Senior Director of the Center for Organizing and Partnership…
Learning Can’t WaitAn Educator’s Voice Within
Learning Can't Wait podcast welcomes Jorge Valenzuela, the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. As the author of numerous books and host of the SEL in…
Learning Can’t WaitNo More Female Leaders, Just Leaders
This week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast welcomes Laura Slover, the President and CEO of CenterPoint Education Solutions. Our host,Hayley…
Learning Can’t WaitEdTech’s Saturation Point
Join us for this week's episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, featuring special guest Abbas Manjee. Abbas is the Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer at…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Power of Connectivity
Welcome back for Season Two of Learning Can't Wait Podcast! As the world tucks into the new school year, we tuck into our new takes on it. In this week's…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Second Most Important Job in the World
Surprise! iTutor is excited to offer a bonus episode in anticipation of Season Two’s debut later this fall. In this episode, host Hayely Spira-Bauer interviews…
Learning Can’t WaitAhead of the Curve: New Technology in a Growing Community
Leaders around the country consistently want to be ahead of the curve when integrating new technology and systems for their school communities. In this week’s…
Learning Can’t WaitLessons from the BX
Thrive or survive. Succeed or fail. What did co-teachers and co-authors Danielle Bassie and Yancy Sanes do differently during the initial school closures in…
Learning Can’t WaitA Career Educator
Joseph Patuleia is an experienced non-profit director, a community leader, a lecturer, a teacher, and so much more. Sometimes it seems like he’s done it all…
Learning Can’t WaitTeaching Teachers
Holly Owens knows that teachers are not in the profession for the money, but a little more wouldn’t hurt, right? Join this week's episode to hear from…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Education of Incarcerated Youth with Disabilities
The School Justice Project (SJP) champions an extremely vulnerable population: incarcerated youth with disabilities. The SJP’s mission is to ensure every…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Foundation of ThinkCERCA
Eileen Murphy is the Founder of The Foundation of ThinkCERCA and a lifelong career educator. Eileen believes classrooms should be full of “happy noise,” and…
Learning Can’t WaitLeading AASA through Crisis
The well-being of teachers and students is at the forefront of today's headlines. Dan Domenech's eyes are on another key stakeholder in the education space…
Learning Can’t WaitWhat Higher Ed Gets Right
It’s no secret that the times have changed, including the public perspective of higher education. It’s easy to focus on the negative and much harder to empower…
Learning Can’t WaitLearning for Life
Are you leading your life with a theory of change? Jonathan Beauford, Performance Equity Manager at Google, believes investing in people is investing in the…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Great Resignation: Teacher Edition
It is no secret that teachers are burned out, fatigued, and demoralized. Two years of crisis is a long time, but rather than asking, “who can blame them?”…
Learning Can’t WaitInvesting in EdTech
Less than 2% of venture-backed startups are women-led. This week Hayley Spira-Baur interviews two women in the EdTech sector who are striving to change that…
Learning Can’t WaitAn International Lesson in Education
How do American schools compare to those educating students around the world? In this episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Morty Ballen, the Senior Vice…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Student Mental Health Crisis
In this episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews a panel of academic experts about the state of mental health in a post-pandemic world. The COVID19 crisis…
Learning Can’t WaitThe Challenge Before Teachers Today
What is the “American Social Contract”? Is it still as prevalent today as it once was? CEO of Coney Island Prep, Leslie-Bernard Joseph, speculates that the…
Learning Can’t WaitSupporting the Future of Students
Achieving financial solvency has become a near impossibility for students across the United States. Many seek to continue their education after high school…