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School of Practice

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School of Practice, the first podcast from the team at Edutopia, brings you ready-to-use strategies to improve your teaching today. Join us for 15-minute episodes filled with smart, pedagogy-shifting advice—backed by research and test-driven by teachers just like you.

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Like a lot of other educators, Nicholas Ferroni is trying to find his way back to a time before technology was the default classroom mode. He thinks he was a better teacher back then—and kids acted more like kids.

Last year, Nick published a viral ... more

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In this back-to-school episode, editors Youki Terada ... more

How do you lay the foundation for real community in your classroom? Teachers know (and the research supports this) that when kids feel safe and connected in school, they’re better equipped to focus on learning. The start of a new school year is a cru... more

Do you want to build a vibrant classroom community this year, but you’re not sure where to start?

Research shows it’s well worth the effort—and the first week of school is the perfect time to lay that foundation. When students feel a strong sense o... more

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Steve Merrill
Editor-in-Chief at Edutopia
Edutopia
Episode: Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Youki Terada
Research Editor at Edutopia
Edutopia
Episode: Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Bobby Shaddix
Long-time middle and elementary school teacher
Independent educator; Edutopia feature subject
Episode: 3 Outstanding Community-Building Activities for Back to School
Jocelyn Green
Theater arts teacher; founder of Child's Play New York
Child's Play New York
Episode: 3 Outstanding Community-Building Activities for Back to School
Henry Seaton
High school humanities teacher
Private high school in suburban New Jersey
Episode: 3 Outstanding Community-Building Activities for Back to School
Marcus Luther
High school English teacher in Oregon with ~15 years of experience
Self-employed / Education professional
Episode: How to Jumpstart Belonging in Your Classroom From Day One
Laurie Santos
Professor of Psychology and Happiness researcher
Yale University
Episode: 11 Ways to Improve Teacher Well-Being
Tyler Rablin
Teacher, author of Hacking Student Motivation
Independent/Edutopia contributor
Episode: Rethinking Zeros in the Grade Book
Alisa Altairi Shea
Elementary teacher who plans one celebration per week
Edutopia community/teacher
Episode: 14 Excellent Ways to End the School Year

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Kristin Leong
Editor at Edutopia and host of School of Practice; education researcher and practitioner

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Helping Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve

    I love this episode (4/16/2026)! Cathleen Beachboard shares some practices reinforced, revised or reimagined with the backing strength of the neuroscience of learning. Applicable across so many content areas for increased student success. BONUS You can apply it to your own learning😊

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    5
    Jay Schauer
    United States4 months ago
  • Polished & practical

    It reminds you of what you already know, and then some. The interviewer has a great habit of summarizing the key points before moving on. Noice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexarond
    United States6 months ago
  • Helpful insights!

    Enjoying these episodes and looking forward to more! I like that I can take my PD on the road.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. Gatz
    United States8 months ago
  • Thumbs Up👍

    I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. It has me thinking of ways to incorporate sketching in my ELA block (CKLA). I wish I would have used this when studying vertebrates earlier this year. I also like the length of these podcasts. ~20 minutes is a perfect length for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikefootballer
    United States9 months ago
  • Sketching is a life changer

    I am a little biased as the person being interviewed on the show but I am so excited to be able to share my passion with such a committed audience of talented teachers.

    I genuinely hope that everyone who listens takes five minutes out of their day t sketch something near them. Don't judge the sketch just look at the image as clearly as you can. If you spend most of your time looking at the object you will notice things that you never noticed.

    If I can get one person to pick up the habit of s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stlili
    United States10 months ago

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Engaging and practical with concise episodes
High-quality, research-informed guidance that's easy to implement
Content is consistently actionable for PD and classroom planning
Listeners appreciate the brevity and clear takeaway points
Guest selection brings diverse educator perspectives

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Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Q: What role do plants play in classroom design?
Plants improve perceptions of the classroom and can make students feel the teacher cares about the learning space, which correlates with higher engagement and perceived effectiveness of teaching.
Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Q: Do flexible classrooms improve learning outcomes, and why might math benefit more?
Flexible classrooms are linked to ownership and student autonomy, which are about as important as wall color and design; math may show outsized benefits because the space reduces anxiety and supports unfamiliar content, though exact effects vary by context.
Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Q: Why is teacher quality still the most influential factor compared to classroom design?
A very good teacher can have a larger impact on student outcomes than a well-designed classroom, though design can support teaching and reduce distractions when executed well.
Research: 5 Principles of Superb Classroom Design
Q: What are the key takeaways about the middle-ground approach to classroom walls?
Research indicates the optimal design tends to be in the middle: not too bare, not too cluttered, with about a 25 percent to 50 percent wall coverage depending on the study, and anchored by content that supports learning rather than distracts.
3 Outstanding Community-Building Activities for Back to School
Q: How do you keep dedications ongoing through the year without it feeling repetitive?
Let students drive the content; rotate themes quarterly (historical figures, fictional characters, class roles, etc.) and model earnest dedication at the start to set norms for the rest of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About School of Practice

What is School of Practice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short, actionable episodes deliver ready-to-implement classroom strategies backed by research. Across episodes, hosts explore practical pedagogy—from memory and well-being to grading practices, literacy scaffolding, formative assessment, and media literacy—always with real-world teacher anecdotes and concise, 15-minute formats. A notable strength is the blend of research-backed concepts and concrete activities (e.g., brain-friendly memory techniques, low-prep end-of-year projects, and scalable differentiation) that teachers can adapt across grade levels. The show frequently features Edutopia contributors and practitioners, creating a pragmatic, teacher-centered perspective that emphasizes equity, engagement, and achievable improvements in d... more

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1. Steve Merrill
2. Youki Terada
3. Bobby Shaddix
4. Jocelyn Green
5. Henry Seaton
6. Marcus Luther
7. Laurie Santos
8. Tyler Rablin

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