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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.

Olivia Wahl
Education
Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Teaching Strategies
Early Childhood Education
Special Education
Professional Development
Empathy
Instructional Coaching
Child Development
Professional Learning
Growth Mindset
Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy
Equity In Education
Student-Centered Learning
Storytelling
Emotional Well-Being
Play-Based Learning
Teacher Burnout
Social Emotional Learning

Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.

In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere ... more

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Artwork for Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.

Latest Episodes

What if the secret to student engagement, student motivation, and inspiring students wasn't a new app or a new behavior system, but storytelling?

In Part 2 of my S5E37 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Xochitl Bentley (author of Helping Students B... more

When students shut down during climate conversations, the answer isn't more data; it's better storytelling. In this short from my S5E37 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, climate educator and author Xochitl Bentley explains why wrapping difficult fac... more

What if the most powerful climate tool we have isn't a statistic, it's a story?

In Part 1 of my S5E37 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, I sit down with teacher Xochitl Bentley to unpack how using six specific storytelling stances can effectively en... more

In part 2 of my S5E36 ⁨@schoolutionspodcast⁩ conversation with Sabina Sethi Unni from @openplansnyc⁩ breaks down how urban redevelopment can truly impact a school community. Sabina shares specific strategies for urban design, like a co-created toolki... more

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Sabina Sethi Unni
Urban planner, Open Plans
Open Plans
Episode: School Streets: Inside NYC's Movement to Reclaim Urban Spaces
Xochitl Bentley
Discusses storytelling stances and connection to climate stewardship
Episode: Students Thrive When Teachers Center Their Voices
Rachael Thrash
Speaks on co-creating schools and developing student leaders
Episode: Students Thrive When Teachers Center Their Voices
Beth Skelton
Co-author with Tan Huynh; works on multilingual learners and integrated literacy framework
Episode: Students Thrive When Teachers Center Their Voices
Tan Huynh
Co-author with Beth Skelton on integrated literacy framework
Episode: Students Thrive When Teachers Center Their Voices
Muriel Summers
Educator and co-author of Teacher Believed in Me
Leader in Me / Educator
Episode: Growing Through Discomfort: Why the Best Teachers Step Away
Dr. Hatch
Educator referenced in the discussion
Episode: Want Students to See Their Own Greatness? Empower Them...
Dr. Benjamin Freud
Head of Upper School and Strategic Lead for Regenerative Education at Green School Bali; pioneer of biomimicry for regenerative design curriculum in K-12
Green School Bali
Episode: A School in the Jungle With No Walls & Lessons Every Teacher Needs to Hear
Colleen O'Brien
From Civics for Colorado
Civics for Colorado
Episode: April's Confidence Boost for Students & Teachers!

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Olivia Wahl
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Like Fresh Air for Educators

    Schoolutions Podcast is as entertaining as it is informative. I toggle between “aha!” goosebumps and taking notes. Every episode leaves me inspired and a little smarter. Olivia Wahl is one of the best interviewers in the business. It’s like Fresh Air for educators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrKNystrom
    United Statesa month ago
  • What an Honor

    What an absolute honor it was to have this conversation with Olivia. More so, to share space with the countless researchers, leading experts and curious learners here, in this community. This work is critical in our current climate. The need for challenging conversations to be elevated and discussed through qualified, critical thinking, and action-centered humans is more important than ever. Olivia’s ability to notice and name gifts that others bring to the table and her willingness to invite th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CourtBishop
    United States2 months ago
  • An Insightful Podcast for the Teacher On-The-Go

    Olivia has an incredible way of facilitating thoughtful conversations with her guests. Her rich, engaging conversations add so much to current conversations about teaching and learning. Conversation flows easily, nuances are explored, all while keeping a fresh, accessible pace for the listener’s ear. Her guests are wide-ranging, knowledgable, and dynamic. Subscribe and listen often!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Subscriptions123
    United States3 months ago
  • A curious and insightful listener

    Olivia Wahl is insightful, prepared, and professional throughout every interview she conducts. Her questions reflect genuine curiosity, as well as the deep research and knowledge she brings to conversations. As a guest on her podcast, I appreciated her careful listening and commitment to excellence, ultimately benefiting listeners and students. It was an honor to be in conversation with her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanie Meehan
    United States3 months ago
  • a brilliant educator and a lovely person

    It was a pleasure and an honor to be a guest on Schoolutions. As a guest on Schoolutions, I found Olivia to be detailed, dedicated, and thoughtful. She asks excellent questions and responds with sincerity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookininpennsy
    United States3 months ago

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Growing Through Discomfort: Why the Best Teachers Step Away
Q: How do you tell the difference between empowering a child and stepping back too far as a caregiver or teacher?
It's a delicate balance best guided by listening to the child, observing when they need more scaffolding versus when they're ready to take more responsibility, and being ready to adjust as they demonstrate readiness and confidence.
Growing Through Discomfort: Why the Best Teachers Step Away
Q: Why did you choose to define empowerment in your work with Dr. Hatch, and what does it mean in practice?
Empowerment is about unleashing a student's greatness by recognizing their worth and potential clearly, giving opportunities that let them realize it, and showing them they can achieve leadership and success with support that respects their agency.
Science Busking: The Unexpected Teaching Method Schools Are Missing
Q: Who is a scientist that you would love to teach to be a street performer?
Stefania Soldini would be an excellent street performer given her enthusiasm for planetary defense and her strong presence on social media, especially LinkedIn.
Science Busking: The Unexpected Teaching Method Schools Are Missing
Q: What's a topic every science communicator should stop trying to make exciting?
Rather than repeating the same experiment over and over for every audience, diversify explanations and approaches to keep the phenomena fresh for both the presenter and the audience.
Science Busking: The Unexpected Teaching Method Schools Are Missing
Q: Do you find more joy in science busking or the festival stage?
Both are fulfilling; busking offers immediate audience interaction and a sense of winning over a live crowd, while festival stages provide built-in audiences, making the experience different but equally rewarding.

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A practical, educator-focused show that pairs host-led interviews with hands-on ideas for improving classroom culture, student leadership, civics education, and STEM outreach. Episodes frequently explore transforming school spaces, empowering learners, and connecting school life with home and community—often through stories from practitioners, researchers, and leaders in regenerative education, leadership frameworks, and innovative pedagogy. Notable strengths include a steady stream of evidence-based strategies, a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance, and guest lineups that blend fieldwork with theoretical insight, making it useful for teachers, administrators, coaches, and family advocates seeking implementable takeaways.... more

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1. Sabina Sethi Unni
2. Xochitl Bentley
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5. Tan Huynh
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