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Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman
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Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management t... more

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Latest Episodes

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When schools picture a student leader, they often imagine the confident speaker, the high achiever, or the student who already understands how to succeed within existing systems. But what about the students who are rarely invited to lead?

In this e... more

What happens when historical research uncovers a truth you are not sure you want to know?

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia speaks with author Christine Kuehn and her husband and research partner, Mark Schiponi, about Family of Spies: A W... more

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey just earned nearly $300 million retelling a 3,000-year-old story — so what actually separates imitation from transformative interpretation?

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Rachel Thrash
Educator and author focused on student voice and leadership
Episode: Who Gets to Lead? Expanding Student Voice with Rachel Thrash
Christine Kuehn
Author of Family of Spies
Author
Episode: How do we teach students to sit with evidence longer?
Mark Schiponi
Researcher and co-author of Family of Spies
Co-author
Episode: How do we teach students to sit with evidence longer?
Cristo Fernández
Actor, former professional soccer player, author, podcaster
Episode: Ted Lasso's Cristo Fernández: Fútbol Is Life, and It's Never Too Late to Dream
Alex Campbell
Sociology teacher at Aliza Beeston High School, Tennessee
Aliza Beeston High School
Episode: When Students Go After Real Problems
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Award-winning author
Scholastic (publisher)
Episode: The perfect middle grade book for readers during The World Cup
Jerry Spinelli
Newbery Medal-winning author
Author of Fifth Grade Top Dogs and other works
Episode: Jerry Spinelli: What Young Writers Need to Know About Stories
Colin Woodard
Director of the Nationhood Lab
Nationhood Lab
Episode: Colin Woodard on Civic Identity, Trust, and the American Story
Katie Kennedy
Historian and author of a new book on the Declaration
Author, Historian
Episode: Teaching the Declaration Beyond the Fourth of July

Hosts

Tricia Friedman
Host of Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Jeff Utecht
Host of Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Timely and Needed Now More than Ever!

    Lorraine here listening in from Brussels, Belgium! This podcast series is great! Extremely important, timely, and useful topics for anyone working with K-12 aged students. Jeff has a knack for breaking down seemingly complex and sometimes controversial questions about tech and learning in the 21st century and making them digestible for laypersons. The guests are always extremely knowledgeable, making the conversations even the more better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lorrainejkellum
    Germany2 years ago
  • I enjoyed listening to this podcast!

    It’s amazing to hear educators thoughts on the education system 😊. I truly enjoyed these episodes, can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Partyovo18
    United States2 years ago
  • AI series top notch!

    Hello from Toppenish, WA. The AI series for the month of May was excellent. I really enjoyed the prompts. One things I learned was to make sure the you state the the AI is a expert in that particular subject. This blew my mind!!! I can wait to be a guest again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stiner.777
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast, great educators, Great people

    Fahv from PA here! Love your podcast and the dialogues within! Excited about your little challenge this holiday season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fahvyon
    United States3 years ago
  • Educational Evolution: Navigating EdTech and Remote Work Abroad

    This podcast is a valuable resource for anyone in education, including teachers, administrators, and curriculum designers, etc. The content is fantastic, with insightful interviews and resources in a rapidly evolving space. Personally, it's been especially helpful for me as I recently transitioned from the classroom in California to working remotely in France, navigating the shift to edtech. Highly recommended for those seeking quality insights in the intersection of AI and the education field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longstreetmusic
    United States3 years ago

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The show is seen as globally relevant, not just US-focused, with strong content on leadership and pedagogy.
Listeners praise timely, practical coverage of AI and education tech for teachers and school leaders.
Audiences value deep conversations with knowledgeable guests and actionable takeaways for classrooms.

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Who Gets to Lead? Expanding Student Voice with Rachel Thrash
Q: What role do parents play in a school shifting toward co-created leadership?
Parents can serve as authentic audiences and advocates who witness student effort, validate progress, and help bridge school actions to the broader community. Involving parents in the learning journey helps sustain and scale inclusive leadership practices beyond the classroom.
Who Gets to Lead? Expanding Student Voice with Rachel Thrash
Q: How can schools begin to expand the circle of leadership to include students who are often left out?
Start with a clear audit of who is present, identify barriers to participation, and create tools and processes that make leadership accessible to all students. Use inclusive language, involve students in redesigning structures, and provide supports so everyone can contribute in their own terms.
How do we teach students to sit with evidence longer?
Q: How did you handle organizing years of research into a readable narrative?
We merged emotional perspective with analytical work, using notebooks and National Archives memos to weave a present-tense, back-and-forth structure that balances discovery with personal reckoning.
When Students Go After Real Problems
Q: For somebody who is saying murder and sociology, are we talking apples and oranges? Could you speak a little bit to that to begin with?
Alex explains that sociology and crime intersect in meaningful ways in education, using true cases to illuminate how people and systems interact, and that the project makes the subject matter more relevant and engaging for students.
Ted Lasso's Cristo Fernández: Fútbol Is Life, and It's Never Too Late to Dream
Q: How do you balance multiple careers and still find time to enjoy the moment and pause to reflect on what you've built?
He talks about staying grounded, reminding himself of why he does what he does, and prioritizing joy and purpose over chasing constant success or perfection.

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A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show exploring trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Episodes spotlight educators and education authors who share practical insights on integrating technology, fostering student ownership, and rethinking curriculum, with a steady emphasis on AI, leadership, and inclusive pedagogy. Notable strengths include accessible takes from diverse experts, classroom-ready guidance, and a community-centric approach that connects teachers, administrators, and thought leaders around innovative mindsets for shifting schools.

A standout aspect is the recurring mix of classroom-focused edtech guidance with broader leadership and creativity conversations, often featuring authors and researchers who brings tangibl... more

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