EdChoice Chats is the EdChoice team’s official podcast. EdChoice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing educational choice as the best pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. We believe families, not bureaucrats, are best equipped to make K-12 schooling decisions for their children. Our team works at the state level to educate diverse audiences, train advocates and engage policymakers on the benefits of high-quality school choice programs. Listen in to st ...
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Tech In EdTech improves the dialogue between education leaders and the innovators shaping edtech. This is your go-to show for actionable ideas and solutions that make digital learning not just possible, but effective, practical, and inclusive.
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Unpacking What EdChoice and ESAs Mean to EdTech
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Morgan Camu, Head of Programs at Outschool.org, dives deep into the world of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and their impact on edtech in this episode. She offers unique insights into how these programs are changing families' approach to education. Learn from Morgan's experience about the challenges and opportunities ESAs present for edtech prov…
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Balancing Innovation and Practicality in Curriculum Design
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Sam Nelson, Director of Technical Curriculum at Multiverse, discusses the intersection of technology and curriculum design in the context of apprenticeships and workforce training. Sam offers valuable advice on balancing industry-specific skills with pedagogical best practices, the importance of using AI and new technologies thoughtfully to enhance…
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Bridging AI, DEI, and Digital Accessibility for an Inclusive Future
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This episode of the Tech in EdTech podcast features an insightful conversation with Dr. Sambhavi Chandrasekhar, Global Accessibility Lead at D2L, and Rishi. Dr. Chandrasekhar shares her extensive experience and insights on the evolution of accessibility in edtech. She discusses the role of AI in enhancing accessibility tools, the importance of incl…
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In this episode of State of Choice, host Ed Tarnowski talks with Dr. Vance Ginn, chief economist at Pelican Institute for Public Policy and founder and president of Ginn Economic Consulting.Also featuring: Katherine Munal, Policy & Advocacy Director, and Joey Magaña, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy.…
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In this episode of State of Choice, Ed Tarnowski is announced as the new host of the podcast, the Policy & Advocacy Team gives its monthly state update, and each team member participates in the first segment of ed freedom fallacies.Also featuring: Caitlin Lee, Director of Policy & Implementation; Katherine Munal, Policy & Advocacy Director; and Aar…
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Transforming Live Event Accessibility with AI
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In this episode, Chris Zhang, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS Elemental joins Rishiraj Gera in a conversation about multilanguage automatic captions and audio dubbing for live events. Chris discusses his career and current role, focusing on making live events more accessible using AI and automatic speech recognition (ASR) technologies. The conver…
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STEM Education: Effectiveness, Inclusion, and AI
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In this episode, Kelly Rizk, Director of Learning Experiences, Slooh joins Olivia Lara-Gresty in a conversation about effective STEM learning and how to design STEM products that are engaging and accessible for all students. They emphasize hands-on, inquiry-based learning and the importance of representation in STEM education. Kelly highlights AI's…
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Ep. 413: Getting Education Right with Lindsay Fryer
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats, longtime Hill staffer and education policy expert Lindsay Fryer talks with Mike McShane and Rick Hess about the state of American higher education, the federal government’s role in it, and what is going on with FAFSA.By EdChoice
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Ep. 412: Getting Education Right with Patrick Brown
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with family policy expert Patrick Brown about fertility rates, childcare policy, and protecting children online.By EdChoice
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The Implications of Gen AI on Data: A Conversation with 1EdTech
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In this episode, Beatriz Arnillas, Vice President of Product Management at 1EdTech, and Parag Samarth, Chief Strategy Officer at Magic EdTech, discuss the TrustEd Apps initiative by 1EdTech. They discuss the program's evolution from focusing on data privacy to encompassing security, accessibility, and a new GenAI data rubric. Beatriz explains the i…
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Dorian McCarroll talks with Virginia Walden Ford, Howard Fuller, Sekou Biddle, and Gerard Robinson on the 70th anniversary of the landmark decision of Brown v Board of Education, and how the education system is still impacted by it today.By EdChoice
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Ep. 410: Getting Education Right with Jonathan Pidluzny
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Jon Pidluzny, Director of Higher Education Reform at America First Policy Institute about higher education. They talk about whether the US higher education system is still the best in the world, the complex issues of student loans, ballooning education costs, and so much more.…
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Ep. 409: Getting Education Right with Dr. Katie Jenner
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Indiana's first Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner, talks with EdChoice's Mike McShane on how she's trying to get education right with her efforts in teacher recruitment, strategic measures for student success and more.By EdChoice
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Driving Educational Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Learning and AI
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Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning discusses the intersection of evidence-based and AI-driven learning with Dipesh Jain. Sunil emphasizes the importance of merging engaging learning experiences with proven effectiveness for both parents and students. He explains how AI is integrated into their platforms, highlighting the si…
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Ep. 408: Introducing the Homeschool Hub - with Angela Watson
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with Angela Watson, senior research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, about homeschooling research. They also talk about her new resource, the Homeschool Hub.By EdChoice
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In this May episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about school choice across the states and provide updates on school choice legislation.By EdChoice
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In this April episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about school choice across the states and provide updates on school choice legislation.By EdChoice
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Can Digital Inclusion Be the Hidden Path to Corporate Learning Success
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In this episode, Parampreet Singh from Guardian Life joins Rishiraj Gera to explore the intersection of digital inclusion and corporate learning success. Parampreet shares insights from his thirteen-year journey, and highlights the importance of "born accessible" content and its benefits: inclusivity, compliance, and cost savings. He provides pract…
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Ep. 405: Polling Perspective Podcast - Q1 2024
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We go over our monthly polling results for the last few months and highlight all the most interesting trends and data. And shocker! Teens love their cellphones!By EdChoice
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In this episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about how Alabama passed landmark legislation advancing choice in the state. Plus, we highlight our favorite advocates in the choice movement for Women’s History Month.By EdChoice
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The Science Behind Developing Successful EdTech Products
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Stephanie Barber, Product Manager at Teaching.com joins Sean Strathy to discuss the transformative Science of Reading, exploring its impact on literacy education. Stephanie shares insights on EdTech product designs, building an intrinsic love of learning, and the role of human interaction. The podcast touches on AI integration, ethical consideratio…
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Building Inclusive Workplaces in Corporate America
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In this episode of Tech In EdTech, Eric Stano is joined by Maeve DuVally, author of "Maeve Rising - Coming Out Trans In Corporate America," to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with fostering an inclusive corporate culture. Maeve shares her experiences coming out as transgender in a prominent corporate setting, shedding light on t…
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Ep. 403: Beyond the Test: Redefining Success in Education
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Lindsey Burke, from the Heritage Foundation, and Macke Raymond, from the Hoover Institution.By EdChoice
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Curtis Valentine co-director of the Reinventing America Schools Project at the Progressive Policy Institute. They discuss the Rosenwald Schools and a number of other topics including how education was formed and started, our current public education system an…
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The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. Find out more in the podcast!By EdChoice
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For this episode of EdChoice Chats we have a special edition celebrating Black History Month where we talk about school choice in communities of color and the ever-growing support for it.By EdChoice
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Leveraging Global Competency Centers for Designing, Building, and Supporting Digital Learning Products and Platforms
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Join Acky Kamdar as he explores Global Competency Centers with Ashish Malhotra, Founder of Ampalyst LLC. In this episode, Ashish demystifies GCCs, discussing their benefits, challenges, and the essential components of a successful setup. From talent and change management to navigating political risks, Ashish provides actionable insights tailored fo…
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Learning Leveled Up - Exploring Esports and E-Gaming in Education
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Mark Deppe, Director of UCI Esports joins Sean Strathy as they explore the multifaceted world of esports in education and its potential to enhance student engagement and learning experiences. Mark shares valuable insights on the distinctive fusion of elite competition and academic excellence, highlighting the challenges within esports, and advice f…
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane is joined by John Kristof and Alli Aldis to talk about EdChoice's monthly and semi-annual polling and what it reveals about the state of education in the United States.By EdChoice
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Educators and AI: Enthusiasm or Skepticism?
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In this episode, Sean Strathy and Liz Lee, the Director of Online Learning at ISTE, discuss the integration of AI in classrooms. They explore the pandemic's influence on edtech, emphasizing the transition from reactive measures to inventive teaching techniques, and addressing educators' apprehensions regarding AI. Liz advocates for a cautious yet f…
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Ep. 398: How States Protect Funding for K-12 Public Schools
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In this episode of EdChoice Chats host Marty Lueken digs into his new report which explores hold harmless funding; declining enrollment protections and funding guarantees. Guests James Shuls and Aaron Smith join.By EdChoice
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On-Campus Inclusivity: Can Students Be the New Enablers of Change?
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This podcast episode features Kathleen Sestak and Greg Hannah, Director of Disability Services at Villanova University. They discuss the role of technology in supporting students with disabilities during the pandemic-induced shift to online learning. Greg shares Villanova’s initiatives for students with disabilities and the evolving landscape of st…
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Alli Aldis and John Kristof about October's monthly polling results.We asked a range of questions focused on K-12 education, including our usual monitoring of public opinion toward school choice options. In this month’s poll, we also introduced new questions about gifted academic progr…
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Ep. 396: The ABCs of School Choice - 2024 Edition
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EdChoice CEO Robert Enlow talks with Colyn Ritter and Marc LeBlond about the 2024 edition of The ABCs of School Choice.By EdChoice
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On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Colyn Ritter and John Kristof about the recent EdChoice teacher polling. Topics including students’ social media use, absenteeism, classroom disruptions, how likely they are to recommend their profession, and more.By EdChoice
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The Future of EdTech with GenAI: Bridging the Literacy Gap
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In this episode, Dan uncovers the future of EdTech for K12 with Brian Carlson, CEO of StoryTime AI. Delve into how AI, particularly Generative AI, can bridge literacy gaps by creating personalized and culturally relevant content for young readers. Brian urges education leaders to recognize the transformative potential of Web3 technologies, decentra…
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Ep. 394: What's Up with Diverse Charter School Coalition
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Sonia Park, executive director of the Diverse Charter School Coalition. McShane and Park talk about what they are trying to achieve, the actual practices that go on in these diverse by design charter schools, and also the public policy that's necessary for them to start and grow, and b…
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Inclusivity Unpacked: Addressing Current Accessibility Gaps in K12 Education
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This podcast features Erin Evans and Sharron Rush, the Executive Director of Knowbility. The conversation explores the challenges and progress in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in K-12 education, including the role of Knowbility in making digital education more accessible. Sharron discusses the evolution of assistive technologies in K-12 e…
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Ep. 393: Monthly Tracker - September 2023
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with Alli Aldis and John Kristof about the September 2023 monthly polling data. What concerns are at the forefront of parents’ minds in these early days of the 2023-24 academic year? The first challenge for today’s school parents may be keeping students in the classroom and off their phones.…
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The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. It's been an exciting month with North Carolina expanding the Opportunity Scholarship. Find out more in the podcast!By EdChoice
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with John Kristof about his new paper Surfing the Pipeline: Understanding Pathways into Teaching in Alternative Models of Schooling.They discuss the many new opportunities that are being made available all across the country with entrepreneurial educators starting up new and different school mod…
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, we dive into our most recent survey of American teens where we tackled such questions as "How can school leaders and teachers maneuver the emergence of modern technology within the classroom?" and "What can be done to resolve mental health and absenteeism?"By EdChoice
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Ep. 389: What's Up With Florida Catholic Schools
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Ron Matus, director of research and special projects for Step Up For Students in Florida, and Lauren May, director of advocacy for Step Up For Students.Matus and May have a new paper called "Why Catholic Schools in Florida are Growing: Five Things You Need to Know." We dive into this p…
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Andy Prieto and Mark Strickland of Dade Prep, where they are going to help answer the question, "What's up with Dade Prep?"Dade Prep is a credit recovery secondary school that generally targets older students who have been truant or who have otherwise become disconnected from the educa…
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Techquity: Balancing Innovation and Inclusion in Digital Learning
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Christine Fox, Project Director at CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) discusses the concept of "Techquity" and the challenges in making digital content and technology more accessible in education. She highlights the work of CAST and the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) in promoting accessible educational materi…
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In this edition of EdChoice Chats, we dive into our monthly poll results on education-related issues including public sentiment on the direction of K-12 education, what values parents want schools to teach their children, support for school choice, and more.By EdChoice
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Is It Back to the Drawing Board for Most EdTech Companies?
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This Tech in EdTech episode features Camden Iliff, VP of Engineering and Product at Apollo Education Systems. Camden emphasizes the importance of stakeholder retention, product team structure, and adaptability in the EdTech age. He emphasizes agile product roadmaps, addressing emerging customer needs, and adapting to changing landscapes.…
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Ep. 386: What's Up with Primer - with Ryan Delk
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Calling all teachers who want to start their own schools! Mike McShane has CEO and founder of Primer, Ryan Delk on the podcast to talk about the work Primer microschools is achieving. Primer gives the top 1% of teachers the tools and preparation needed to launch their own schools, while also allowing their students to set their own pace and pursue …
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Ep. 385: The Three Languages of School Choice
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The Three Languages of School Choice is a starting point for the next wave of educational freedom. For education freedom to truly take hold in the United States, the school choice movement must reclaim its politically multilingual roots and adapt them for today’s political age. In this episode, Mike McShane talks with the paper's author, John Krist…
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AI, Data Governance, and the Classroom Revolution in Higher Ed
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Michael Lyons, Chief Information Officer at MassBay Community College, highlights the evolving role of AI in classrooms and more generally, in education. The conversation aims at discussing the challenge of data governance for education and intellectual property. Michael delves into the challenges and considerations faced by academic peers in maint…
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