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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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Two Voices of Change Fellows had the same kind of moment this year, when a student comment that could have been brushed off as attitude turned out to be a warning sign. On This Week with EdSurge, Melinda Medina explains what happened when a student a... more

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New guidance was supposed to help teachers make sense of screen time. New laws were supposed to keep phones out of the way. On This Week with EdSurge we look at what happens when teachers are left to make sense of rules that were never built with the... more

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The Department of Education just issued its first major classroom technology guidance in years, urging schools to judge tools by outcomes rather than screen time. Digital Promise president and CEO Jean-Claude Brizard and outcomes-based contracting ex... more

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This week, two guests trace the true cost of AI, one in the classroom and one behind the scenes. Michael Hernandez explains how he taught himself to code so he could build a free tool that flags weak assignments before students ever think about cheat... more

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Recent Guests

Melinda Medina
English and Special Education teacher in New York City
public school in New York City
Episode: Two Student Questions, Two Teacher Responses
Beth Yirga
Assistant Head of School at Freire Charter School, Wilmington, Delaware
Freire Charter School
Episode: Two Student Questions, Two Teacher Responses
Adam Stone
Education and technology journalist
EdSurge
Episode: Two New Rules, Two Teacher Workarounds
Dan Clark
8th grade civics teacher in Missouri
Youth to Lead program
Episode: Two New Rules, Two Teacher Workarounds
Jean-Claude Brizard
President and CEO of Digital Promise, former school superintendent
Digital Promise
Episode: Does New Federal Edtech Guidance Go Far Enough?
Brittany Miller
Professional working with the Center for Outcomes-Based Contracting
Center for Outcomes-Based Contracting
Episode: Does New Federal Edtech Guidance Go Far Enough?
Michael Hernandez
Educator and author of tools to detect cheating in assignments
EdSurge feature / Creator of Cheat Vulnerability Index
Episode: Assignments, Invoices, and the AI Fix
Mai Aniefuna
Public health and behavioral sciences researcher at EdSurge
EdSurge
Episode: Assignments, Invoices, and the AI Fix
Nicol Russell
Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Episode: Supporting Early Childhood Educators

Host

Ira Apfel
Host of This Week with EdSurge; Editorial Director at EdSurge

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 States8 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 States3 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

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Listeners praise breadth and depth, and the host's thoughtful, accessible interviewing style.
The show is informative and descriptive, keeping educators updated on trends.
A must-listen for EdTech leaders and educators seeking practical insights.
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Production quality and guest diversity are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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Two Student Questions, Two Teacher Responses
Q: What has been your response as a teacher to students using AI in class?
I don't ban AI entirely, but I foreground reading, discussion, and evidence-building; I scaffold with sentence starters, peer discussion, and multiple ways of engaging with text to ensure students still do the cognitive work.
Assignments, Invoices, and the AI Fix
Q: How does the Cheat Vulnerability Index practically help a middle school math teacher design cheat-proof assessments?
The tool diagnoses an existing assignment, outputs a full report with tailored feedback, and guides adjustments across chapters or modules to reduce cheating opportunities, while leaving room for teacher-specific goals and standards.
Assignments, Invoices, and the AI Fix
Q: What made you draw that connection between vibe coding and classroom design?
Hernandez explains that the process of giving a machine precise, step-by-step instructions mirrors how teachers plan lessons and units, including pre-reading, background knowledge, and rubrics, which helps align AI use with solid pedagogy.
Supporting Early Childhood Educators
Q: What will AI look like in classrooms in five years?
Nneka predicts AI will be backgrounded and applied to learning goals, with tool-agnostic approaches rather than mandating a specific system, enabling flexible adaptation to curriculum needs.
Supporting Early Childhood Educators
Q: What guidelines exist for integrating AI in early classrooms, and how should districts support teachers?
Nneka suggests starting with district guidance, one-pagers on websites for simple definitions, inviting families to participate, and focusing on modular conversations that can scale, rather than imposing heavy policies immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Week with EdSurge

What is This Week with EdSurge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers education technology, classroom policy, and the human side of schooling, with frequent deep-dives into AI's role in learning, governance challenges, and strategies to support teachers and students. Episodes pair journalists with educators, district staff, and industry experts to explore practical implementation, equity, and how policy translates to the classroom. A standout trait is its emphasis on human-centered approaches—balancing innovation with safeguarding student well-being and authentic instruction—while profiling a broad slate of educators, researchers, and education technologists. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking hands-on guidance for district initiatives, school leadership, or edtech par... more

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Recent guests on This Week with EdSurge include:

1. Melinda Medina
2. Beth Yirga
3. Adam Stone
4. Dan Clark
5. Jean-Claude Brizard
6. Brittany Miller
7. Michael Hernandez
8. Mai Aniefuna

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