Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.

In this S1E15 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, discover how (former) Principal Tom Curry revolutionized his elementary school using restorative practices, effective teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to school leadership. This inspiring conversation reveals practical education strategies that work for classroom management, student engagement, and building trust among staf...

In this S1E14 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, meet the dream team behind Children’s Reading Connection : internationally acclaimed literacy leader Brigid Hubberman , singer-songwriter and educator John Simon , and community advocate Cal Walker . Learn their proven strategies for creating inclusive classrooms, boosting student engagement, and building strong family partnerships that...

In this S1E13 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, discover how four Ithaca High School students, Adam Saar, Grace Lim, Aitan Avgar, and Kadek Nawiana, transformed their entire school district through authentic student engagement and advocacy. These inspiring student representatives share exactly how they got religious holidays added to the school calendar, implemented new grading polici...

In this S1E12 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, discover how four Ithaca High School students, Adam Saar, Grace Lim, Aitan Avgar, and Kadek Nawiana, transformed their entire school district through authentic student engagement and advocacy. These inspiring student representatives share exactly how they got religious holidays added to the school calendar, implemented new grading polici...

In this S1E11 interview, Parveen Shaikh, breaks the silence around one of education's most avoided topics: discussing death with children. After COVID-19 brought loss into countless families, educators worldwide are realizing that death conversations can't remain taboo in schools.  What You'll Learn: ✅ How to use bibliotherapy (picture books) to start difficult conversations ✅ The...

In this S1E10 interview, Leah Mermelstein reveals the revolutionary "We-Do" Writing method that's helping teachers nationwide solve two critical problems: shaky student independence and competing literacy theories. In this expert interview, discover: ✅ Why traditional gradual release isn't working for writing instruction ✅ The 3 essential instructional strands every writer ne...

In this S1E9 interview, join renowned education coaches Toni Cameron and Renee McShane as they share game-changing strategies from their Coaching Learning Community (CLC) that's supporting teachers nationwide. Discover how effective teacher coaching can revolutionize classroom management, student engagement, and education transformation.  What You'll Learn: ✅ Why most instructional coac...

In this S1E8 interview, teacher Mary Anne Camel reveals how starting each school day with 75 minutes of intentional play revolutionizes classroom management, student engagement, and builds independence in young learners. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Mary Anne shares proven behavior strategies that turn morning transitions from chaotic to joyful. What You'll Learn: ✅ How play-ba...

In this S1E7 interview, high school English teacher Morgan Jackson reveals the critical difference between diversity and equity in classroom libraries - and why it matters more than you think.  Morgan reveals the critical difference between diversity and equity in classroom libraries - and why it matters more than you think. She teaches 11th and 12th grades at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vega...

In this S1E6 interview, discover how Executive Director Steve Manley and educator Joyce Putnam with the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) transformed the Ithaca City School District by creating innovative funding solutions that support teachers, boost student engagement, and strengthen parent involvement. In this inspiring episode, learn from Steve Joyce about building sustainable communit...

In this S1E5 interview, Dr. Anthony Craig (Yakama Nation) shares how he transformed his school by bringing Native elders into classrooms as cultural guides, creating a revolutionary approach to student engagement and classroom management.  This addressed the challenges of disruptive students and low engagement by pairing certified teachers with cultural guides from the Tulalip Tribe. Instead of tr...

In this powerful S1E4 interview, hear how Jake Chernikoff and Alex McConduit transformed disengaged writers into published authors during virtual learning. Jake and Alex share their groundbreaking approach to student engagement and student motivation through authentic publishing experiences. 🔥 What You'll Learn: ✅ How to turn low engagement into active learning through real-world projects...

Join me for this S1E3 interview with Katherine Casey Spengler, Ph. D. , an education consultant and clinical reading therapist, as she shares her deeply personal journey discovering her daughter Anna has dyslexia. Despite being a literacy expert with decades of experience, Katherine reveals the shocking gaps in her own knowledge about dyslexia and the struggles her family faced navigating the educ...

In this inspiring S1E2 interview, I am in conversation with Kyle Skinner, (former) Principal of Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Binghamton, NY. Discover how this dedicated educator and school leader transformed his school into more than just a community—it's a family, demonstrating exceptional instructional leadership and school improvement strategies. Kyle shares innovative education strateg...

This S1E1 interview with Cris Tovani and Sam Bennett explores comprehensive education strategies for student engagement, classroom management, and supporting disengaged students through innovative instructional strategies. Cris and Sam share proven approaches for creating inclusive classrooms that address low engagement while building strong home-school connections. Perfect for teachers, education...