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Hosted by Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the show brings weekly conversations with classroom practitioners, researchers, and school leaders shaping the future of learning.

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Why the World Has Always Been Weird — and Why That Matters

September 14, 2026 18:52

Uncle John's All-Knowing Bathroom Reader, Curiosity, and the Weirdness of Human History Brian Boone joins the show to talk about why the world has always been weird—not just now. The conversation ranges from animal history and television oddities to fact-checking, collaboration, and...

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September 7, 2026

From Super Bowl Champion to Literacy Champion | Malcolm Mitchell

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August 31, 2026

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August 28, 2026

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August 24, 2026

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What if students didn't simply complete an assessment—but designed an experience for someone else? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman pitches Jeff Utecht a new approach...

August 19, 2026

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The beginning of a school year often arrives with a familiar message: do more, organize more, and somehow become a brand-new person before the first bell rings. This...

August 17, 2026

Lisa Gardner on Creativity and Curiosity

What can ELA teachers learn from a bestselling suspense novelist who begins writing without knowing who the villain is? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia Friedman speaks...

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