Empowering the Next Generation Through Storytelling with Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40038605/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this conversation, we explore the new collaborative picture book ‘Rise Girl Rise’, which explores themes of empowerment, friendship, and the importance of storytelling across cultures. They emphasize the book’s role in inspiring the next generation and fostering a sense of shared humanity. Gloria […]
Will AI change the future of the Super Bowl?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39947275/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How is artificial intelligence being used in the NFL today? In this solo episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman explores how AI is already shaping professional football, with a special focus on Super Bowl Sunday. Rather than speculation, this episode looks at concrete, current […]
How Puzzles Build Confidence, Community, and Curiosity
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39896240/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What do puzzles teach us about being human. In this episode, Tricia talks with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, about why puzzling matters far beyond entertainment. From Hidden Pictures and Wordle to classroom design and family learning, this conversation explores how […]
What to Do When Teachers Are at Very Different Places With AI
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39872070/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How do you move forward with AI in schools when staff confidence is all over the place? Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman address one of the most persistent leadership challenges in AI literacy implementation. Within the same faculty, some educators are experimenting confidently with […]
What Skills Matter Most for AI Literacy?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39775730/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] AI literacy in the classroom looks like students practicing judgment, sense-making, and self-awareness while working alongside AI, not replacing thinking with tools. It emphasizes mindset before mechanics. In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman frame AI literacy through the BAKE Mindset: […]
The Mindset Shift You Need for AI Literacy in 2026
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39691190/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode of Shifting Schools, hosts Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss their personal experiences over the holidays, leading into a broader conversation about the importance of mindset in education, particularly in relation to AI literacy. They introduce the ‘BAKE Framework’ as a […]
How do we help students be more critical of health advice?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39607570/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, host Tricia Friedman sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, to explore why non-commercial, evidence-based health guidance matters more than ever. They discuss lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, scientific integrity, cannabis research, and how small, testable behavior […]
Why Millions of Students Are Creating Together: Inside Crayola Creativity Week
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39545760/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What does it look like when creativity becomes a global learning movement—not an add-on, but a connector across every subject? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman is joined by Cheri Sterman to explore Crayola Creativity Week, a free, cross-curricular program designed to […]
Holiday Gifting for Teachers: Tools for Wellness, Creativity, and Reflection
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39489755/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This special Shifting Schools holiday episode isn’t about trendy gadgets or generic gift lists. Instead, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman share seven thoughtfully chosen gifts for educators—each matched to a specific kind of person and a specific kind of need. Some gifts are playful. Some […]
What Makes a Family? Scott & Mark Hoying on Representation, Creativity, and Love
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39400865/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] You know Pentatonix – the multi-platinum selling acapella group is the number one most listened to musical acct of the holiday season. Co-founder and Grammy winner Scott Hoying is currently starring in Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. Scott Hoying and his husband Mark are now also authors of an innovative […]