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Education Talk Radio

EDUCATION TALK RADIO PRE K -20
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The voice of the American Consortium for Equity in Education at ace-ed.org | Host Larry Jacobs facilitates rich discussions with innovative educators, thought leaders, authors and the leaders within the education industry to promote equity, access and opportunity for every student in every school.

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What actually makes learning happen? And in a world where AI can increasingly do the hard work for us, which parts of that work should students still do themselves?

John Hattie, the researcher behind Visible Learning, joins Education Talk Radio to e... more

Schools are constantly being asked to improve, innovate, and respond to new challenges. But what happens when the people closest to those challenges don't feel safe admitting that something isn't working?

David Cicero talks with Jal Mehta of the Har... more

As families gain more agency over where and how their children learn, education is becoming less about choosing a single school and more about navigating an expanding ecosystem of options. Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre of the National School Choice Awa... more

K–12 districts have accumulated access to thousands of digital tools, but many of those resources see little actual use. Dr. Tracy Weeks, Senior Director of Education Policy and Strategy at Instructure, joins Education Talk Radio to discuss why distr... more

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Recent Guests

Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre
Guest; with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation
National School Choice Awareness Foundation
Episode: When Schools Focus on What They Do Best with Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre
Tracy Weeks
Senior Director of Education Policy and Strategy at Instructure
Instructure
Episode: 3,000 Tools Later, Schools Are Asking What Actually Works with Tracy Weeks
Jeffrey Riley
Executive Director of Day of AI
Day of AI
Episode: The STUDENTS FIRST Act of 2026: Students Set the Rules for AI in Schools
Shamitha Dokki
National AI Student Senator
America's Youth AI Festival
Episode: The STUDENTS FIRST Act of 2026: Students Set the Rules for AI in Schools
Nandana Warrier
National AI Student Senator
America's Youth AI Festival
Episode: The STUDENTS FIRST Act of 2026: Students Set the Rules for AI in Schools
Dr. Eric Wearne
Assistant Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University, Director of the National Hybrid Schools Project, author of Little Platoons, Defining Hybrid Homeschools in America
Kennesaw State University
Episode: School Is Having a Napster Moment with Dr. Eric Wearne
Jonathan Strecker
Author of Emergence, educator
Author of Emergence, education theorist
Episode: When Convenience Comes at a Cost to Learning with Dr. Jonathan Strecker
Eric Rowe
Education leader focusing on leadership, organizational change, and human-centered design
Episode: When People Struggle, the System Is Speaking with Eric Rowe and Locha Brooks
Locha Brooks
Education leader focusing on equity, culture, and student-centered learning
Episode: When People Struggle, the System Is Speaking with Eric Rowe and Locha Brooks

Hosts

David Cicero
Host of Education Talk Radio with a focus on investigative education journalism and equity in learning.
Jethro Jones
Host of the BE Podcast Network related shows and Transformative Principal outreach.
Kelly Sueting
Host of The Learning Experience show.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Focusing on what matters

    Larry Jacobs has fantastic guests on his show and keeps conversations focused on things that really matter, like equity, inclusion and social-emotional learning. Many of his guests are from education associations, and they share valuable insight about what’s happening in communities across the country. Jacobs also publishes the Equity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CurrerBell
    United States5 years ago
  • Important information for anyone who values education!

    Comprehensive, informative podcast on all issues that education faces. Great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrea Samadi
    United States7 years ago
  • Meh...

    Host speaks as though he only cares about getting through his checklist of topics. Guest was great, but I'm not sure if the content outweighs the periodic cringe-worthy moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    goljali
    United States9 years ago
  • Host is annoying but the guests are great

    Not the best produced podcast (e.g., listened to an episode which included audio of the host blowing his nose while the guest was talking), but the guests are always insightful. I appreciate the content and topics but think the host is just so annoying. He talks over people, repeats himself, and makes not-very-funny jokes. I've nearly unsubscribed because of how annoying I find him, but I've stayed with it because I can't find a podcast with good topics and hosts like these!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chubbos
    United States9 years ago
  • Great Resource!!!!

    A great resource for educators!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekalawaia
    United States10 years ago

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Positive feedback highlights the caliber of guests across education leadership and research.
Strong educational resource—especially for practitioners seeking practical classroom and district strategies.
Guests cited as highly insightful with actionable strategies for equity and engagement.
Some listeners note host delivery as less polished than the strong guest content.
Policy and leadership topics resonated with educators seeking scalable reforms.

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When Schools Focus on What They Do Best with Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre
Q: How do families interpret what makes a good school, and how should leaders respond as school choice grows?
Families prioritize factors like safety, academics, culture, and community relevance, so leaders should move beyond assuming traditional reasons for leaving and engage directly with diverse families to understand their needs.
When Schools Focus on What They Do Best with Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre
Q: What really causes a family to begin looking beyond the school their child is currently attending?
Families cite safety, curriculum changes, proximity, communication, and cultural alignment as reasons for exploring alternatives, with many viewing school choice as a normal part of parenting rather than a crisis.
School Is Having a Napster Moment with Dr. Eric Wearne
Q: How would you describe the unique value that schools provide within the larger educational ecosystem?
The guest argues that schools offer enduring adult relationships and a sense of community, which are difficult to replicate with one-off classes or isolated providers. Schools anchor local culture and provide continuity as families engage with education over time.
School Is Having a Napster Moment with Dr. Eric Wearne
Q: In what ways do you think the definition of school is beginning to break down?
Wearne explains that 'hybrid' schooling is broader than pandemic-era remote learning and includes a mix of public, private, charter, and home-based arrangements. The core idea is that schooling can happen across multiple formats and locations, with families and communities playing an active role, leading to an unbundling of traditional school functions.
When People Struggle, the System Is Speaking with Eric Rowe and Locha Brooks
Q: So Locha, this one's for you. When a district identifies a challenge, how do leaders know whether they're looking at the problem itself or simply one of its symptoms?
Leaders should assess whether they're examining data across dimensions (attendance, scores, turnover) and push to understand underlying structural causes rather than accepting surface symptoms; the goal is to shift from symptoms to root causes through systemic inquiry.

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What is Education Talk Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Educational talks center on equity, policy, and practical leadership in K-12, with frequent deep-dives into culture, student voice, and system-wide reform. Episodes blend district-level strategy, classroom inclusion, and responsibly deployed technology, often featuring educators, researchers, and senior administrators who illuminate how schools can redesign practice to improve access, belonging, and outcomes. A recurring strength is connecting actionable leadership frameworks to real-world school challenges, from attendance and safety to AI literacy and project-based learning. The show stands out for its emphasis on people-centered approaches, district partnerships, and the responsible use of technology in service of equity. This mix makes ... more

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1. Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre
2. Tracy Weeks
3. Jeffrey Riley
4. Shamitha Dokki
5. Nandana Warrier
6. Dr. Eric Wearne
7. Jonathan Strecker
8. Eric Rowe

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