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This Week with EdSurge

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This Week with EdSurge is the essential weekly podcast that takes you past the headlines and deep into the fascinating, fast-evolving world of education. Hosted by Ira Apfel alongside our talented team of EdSurge contributors, each episode cuts through the hype to explore the human stories shaping our schools—from the rise of artificial intelligence in the classroom to student well-being, shifting... more

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Today on This Week with EdSurge, we look at AI policy from two very different vantage points. One guest spent a year coding AI policy from more than 100 school districts across the country. The other helped write her own district's policy from the gr... more

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This week, two educators arrive at the same question from very different directions. Nathan Kraai, Director of Innovation and Design Thinking at The Fenn School, explains what a trip to the record store taught him about artificial intelligence and le... more

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Every few months, another headline declares the college degree dead. This Week with EdSurge puts that claim to the test with two guests defending something slow against something fast. Rita Finkel of the Armory Foundation argues that a four-year degr... more

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Microsoft just released the third edition of its global AI in Education report, and the numbers raise more questions than they answer. Ira Apfel sits down with Pat Yongpradit, General Manager of Global Education and Workforce Policy at Microsoft, on ... more

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Recent Guests

Jody Britten
Interim CEO of the AI and Education Studio
AI and Education Studio
Episode: Is AI Policy Just Guesswork?
Tambra Clark
Technology integration facilitator for Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools
Episode: Is AI Policy Just Guesswork?
Nathan Kraai
Director of Innovation and Design Thinking at The Fenn School
The Fenn School
Episode: Vinyl, Pencils, and Life Without AI
Court Shuller
Middle school English teacher in New Jersey; national board-certified educator; reading specialist; EdSurge Voices of Change Fellow
ISTE/EdSurge Voices of Change Fellowship
Episode: Vinyl, Pencils, and Life Without AI
Rita Finkel
Co-President of the Armory Foundation; Director of the Armory College Prep Program
Armory Foundation
Episode: AI Cannot Fake This Kind of Learning
Cobretti Williams
Head of ISTE and ASCD's Voices of Change Fellows Program
ISTE / ASCD Voices of Change Fellows
Episode: AI Cannot Fake This Kind of Learning
Pat Yongpradit
General Manager of Global Education and Workforce Policy at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: 3 Gaps Stalling AI in Classrooms
Sarah McKibben
Editor-in-Chief of Educational Leadership Magazine
Educational Leadership Magazine / International Society for Transforming Education
Episode: ISTELive 26: Bans, Microdosing, and the Future of AI
David Webb
International school teacher and creator of LibraryAid
LibraryAid
Episode: Can an Algorithm Replace a Teacher’s Instinct?

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Carl
Host of The Idea Spark series; affiliated with EdSurge Solutions Studio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • So informational!

    Hi I am one of the podcast members students in 8th grade I don't want to share his information but hopefully they know who I'm talking about.i found this podcast to be informational and descriptive!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nameless none
    United States7 months ago
  • The education podcast every educator and EdTech marketer needs

    After leaving the classroom a year ago, this podcast keeps me engaged with trends, and honestly, it makes me miss teaching. It’s a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly V. Cline
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Internationally excellent

    Even though Jeff specifically focussed on USA, unsurprisingly, I still find myself loving when the podcast appears in my list.

    The issues facing higher education in the USA are somewhat similar and certainly student behaviour and learning is to that I face after 25 years in Australian higher education, and I always am left learning and thinking.

    Thank you for this excellent podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferretyness
    Australia2 years ago
  • Super solid listen!

    Jeff and other EdSurge editors are clearly putting in a lot of effort when it comes to their topics and experts. A great listen for leaders in the education space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glooch22
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best!

    I listen to this podcast on my way to work. I love it! As an instructional coach for digital learning, it is like free PD to keep up to date with the latest in technology in the classroom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy DLC
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host delivers thoughtful, accessible discussions with practical takeaways.
Guests consistently bring real-world experience to education tech discussions.
Audio quality feedback is occasionally raised by listeners, but content quality remains strong.

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ISTELive 26: Bans, Microdosing, and the Future of AI
Q: How do you see personalisation versus localisation in EdTech playing out in classrooms?
Local context and community needs should guide how AI is used; personalization to individual screens may be less important than understanding the classroom's unique dynamics and relationships.
ISTELive 26: Bans, Microdosing, and the Future of AI
Q: What is your core takeaway from ISTELive and ASCD Annual?
The takeaway is that discussions about AI bands are too binary; the reality is nuanced, and educators see AI as a tool with potential when integrated thoughtfully within classroom context and human relationships.
Can an Algorithm Replace a Teacher’s Instinct?
Q: When do you trust the tool, and when do you trust the teacher?
The podcast suggests that while AI can surface good book matches and support learning, a human conversation with a librarian or teacher is crucial to contextualize and validate recommendations, ensuring students feel seen and supported beyond the algorithm.
AI Cannot Fake This Kind of Learning
Q: What should a high school senior take from the data comparing unemployment and earnings for college graduates versus non-graduates?
The lifetime difference in earnings can be substantial, often cited as around a million dollars more with a college degree, underscoring the long-term value beyond short-term job markets.
AI Cannot Fake This Kind of Learning
Q: Before we get into the data, you're pushing back on the larger narrative that AI is making the college degree obsolete. Why do you think that has taken hold so quickly?
AI is a tool, and its positive impact depends on people who still know how to think, write, and research for themselves; losing those core skills would erode the value of education.

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This weekly education podcast tackles the human side of schooling, from classroom tech to policy shifts and workforce readiness. Conversations frequently center on AI in education, teacher and student experiences, and the evolving pathways that prepare learners for the real world—beyond traditional four-year tracks. Guests span edtech founders, classroom innovators, and district leaders, offering practical insights on things like career readiness, equity, and the luxury of time for teachers to curate learning experiences. The show is known for thoughtful interviewing, a steady emphasis on real-world impact, and coverage of live conference moments that connect schools to broader educational trends.

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1. Jody Britten
2. Tambra Clark
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5. Rita Finkel
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