Learning Can’t Wait

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 ho...

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 eve...

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 e...

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...

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...

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/gWne...

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 r...

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 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...

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 BrainPop.  Hear about how both guests had non-linear paths toward education, and how a drive for equity and access landed them at BrainPop.   In this episode, we explore how BrainPop connects with kids, and look at why empathy for both teachers and...

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 and how his team uses data to find and promote the best examples of education reform. Adam and Hayley talk about the importance of high-quality learning materials, and discuss how an engaged family combined with public education is the very...

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 Digital Promise. In their conversation, Dr. Davis emphasizes the significance of fostering a sense of community in education and highlights the essential qualities he believes teachers should possess. Drawing from his experience as a superinten...

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 Halpern.  Belle describes how she got her start using theater exercises for leadership training and discusses how storytelling can help create community around schools.   Hayley and Belle also examine how humility helps leaders establish t...

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 implementation science and evidence-based practices for education.  Dr. Young describes why storytelling is essential to making data widely implemented, and they discuss how such data affects programs like high-dosage tutoring.  Kelsey also tells...

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 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....

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 Spira-Bauer speaks with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn, Tafshier Cosby, Senior Director of  Organizing and Partnership at the National parents Union, and Evan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence.   Join us every Monday a...

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 Marshall. Listen in as JW shares his passion for education and discusses the best ways to reach educators and identify effective technologies for schools. Plus, Haley and JW explore the importance of lifelong learning and how to inspire a love of...

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 Equity, Sheldon Eakins.   Sheldon shares valuable insights on how school leaders can model vulnerability and humility, and the profound impact it can have on children when adults show their human side. He also discusses his own approach as a podc...

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 Evidence Exchange.  Hayley and Bart talk about what it means to be an impatient innovator, and examine how technology is changing scalability in education.

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 underpaying our teachers and the efforts being made around the country to pay teachers what they deserve.  We learn about American Teacher Act and how we can help support salaries that will ensure we can attract and retain enough excellent a...

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 Casper, the Coordinator of Community Partnerships for Rochester, MN Public Schools, to shed some light on what defines a community school. We discuss the significance of resource matching and public involvement, and Luis and Lida share their ex...

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 Group and Katie Nash, Executive Director of East Central Educational Service Center.   Our host, Hayley Spira-Bauer, dives deep into a conversation with Sarah and Katie as they share their insights on the purpose of thought leadership in edu...

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 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.

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 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...