State of Ed Podcast

Recorded at AMLE 24 in Nashville, Marc sat down with five of the Sparkle Sisters, a group of innovative middle school educators from across the United States. Pull up a chair and catch P. Sloan Joseph, Katie Powell, Ruby Voss, Amber Benson, and Dr. Simone T. Lewis as they discuss topics, including: collaboration, AI, evolving classrooms, and the power of making connections. Show Notes: Guests' X h...

Marc and Nick sit down with tech guru, Jose Moreno, to discuss how his company, Neulight, is using AI to change the way schools implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). And that is just the beginning... Show Notes: Neulight Website Jose Moreno on LinkedIn Neulight on LinkedIn Neulight on Facebook Neulight on Instagram Follow Marc on X , online , or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTI...

Marc and Nick sit down with disrupter, Dr. Anashay "Teach 'Em" Wright, to discuss the importance of promoting the promise and power of children. Show Notes: Find Dr. Wright online: X , Website , LinkedIn Follow Marc on X , online , or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE !

Marc and Nick sit down with math guru and force of nature, Libo Valencia to discuss his book, "Math Play," and why he believes that math can be every student's favorite subject! Show Notes: Libo on X Libo's website Follow Marc on X , online , or YouTube

Marc and Nick sit down with esteemed educational leader and hip hop artist, Dr. Mervin Jenkins (aka "Spectac") to discuss how he has successfully interwoven his two passions into one outstanding journey. Show Notes: Life Thru Music Flocabulary Follow Marc on X  @marcisseks  or online:  marcisseks

Marc and Nick sit down with two brilliant education policy experts, Dr. Sarah Robert and Dr. Jennifer Gaddis to discuss the importance of school food and how American institutions can and must do a better job sourcing food and providing more enriching experiences for students. Show Notes: The Guardian article: "School Food Fights " Open access copy of Transforming School Food Politics Around the W...

Marc and Nick sit down with two amazing staff developers and instructional gurus, Tara Koehler and John Sammon to discuss their new book, The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning. This conversation is perfect for PBL pros and newbies alike! Find Tara and John online: John's X John's Facebook Tara's X Tara's Facebook Tara's Instagram Book Website Follow Marc on X  @marcisseks  or online:  marci...

Back together for the first time since defending their doctoral dissertations, Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to discuss her fantastic new book, Unearthing Joy. Dr. Muhammad is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school distric...

Marc and guest co-host, Alex Andrade, sit down with Dr. Romie to discuss how educators can cure "busy brain." Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of "brainSHIFT at Work."  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change. Dr. Romie is on a...

In his final conversation from AMLE 22, Marc sits down with the PBL Diva herself, Dr. Simone T. Lewis. They discuss all things PBL, gamification, sources of creative inspiration, and, of course, footwear!    Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com Guest: Dr. Simone T. Lewis For more on Dr. Lewis: Home Learning Support Website Instagram Twitter  

In Part 2 of this conversation from AMLE 22, Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author, takes a deep dive into the legitimacy and ethics of grading.   Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com Guest: Rick Wormeli Ways to find/contact Rick: Website Email

Marc is joined by the one-and-only Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of nine books. In Part I of this conversation, Rick discusses strategies for schools to rethink homework and cease using it in ways that are punitive or dissuade student interest and engagement in learning.  Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com Guest: Rick Wormeli Ways to find/contact R...

Marc is joined by Cathleen Beachboard, educator, author, and missionary of hope. Cathleen shares the importance of building hope in our students and ourselves. She also provides strategies to measure hope and teaches the pathways that help it blossom. Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com Guest: Cathleen Beachboard Website: The School of Hope

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share the...

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share the...

Nick and Marc celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast! They are joined by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore District 112, in Illinois, and co-author of The Unfinished Leader. Discussion topics include: characteristics of great leaders, the importance of empathy, and how to improve your organization through effective hiring practices.

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts:  ask@stateofedpodcast.com Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marci...

Nick and Marc welcome back Dr. Tracey Benson to the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, racial literacy, activism in the NBA and the role of schools in the ongoing march toward social justice.

Nick and Marc are pleased to welcome Nadirah Simmons to the podcast. As both Social Media Manager at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the founder of hip-hop social club, The Gumbo, Nadirah weaves her creative energy into producing exciting content. She shares the recipe for how schools can succeed in turning out students who thrive academically and professionally in an unchartered 21st centu...

Nick and Marc welcome two incredible champions of AR and VR in education, Jaime Donally and David Lockett. They share the secrets of incorporating these fast-growing technologies into meaningful learning opportunities for students of all ages. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts:  ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or follow on @...

Nick and Marc welcome back EdTech guru, Ryan Krakofsky, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Hong Kong's re-opening of school. Plus, game-changing instructional technology that educators everywhere should become familiar with, as well as the importance of leading from the heart, with or without a pandemic. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts:  as...

On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here? Featured guests:  Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris Sari Goldberg McKeown: website ; @sgteach_sari...

On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here? Featured guests:  Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris Sari Goldberg McKeown: website ; @sgteach_sari...

On this supersized episode, Nick and Marc are joined by rockstar leaders from across the nation to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education. Topics include the pros and cons of remote learning, best online practices, strategies for re-entry and most importantly... where do we go from here? Featured guests:  Jill Geocaris: @JillGeocaris Sari Goldberg McKeown: website ; @sgteach_sari...

Nick and Marc are joined by guest Dr. Tracey Benson, associate professor at UNC Charlotte, academic activist and co-author of Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism. In this very candid conversation, they discuss the importance of addressing race in schools, as well as strategies to bring people together and work towards eradicating the negative impact o...