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Unpacking Education
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If it relates to education and matters to you, we're talking about it on our podcasts.

Tune in every Wednesday for a new podcast episode. Each week will alternate between episodes of Unpacking Education and Tech Talk for Teachers.

Tech Talk For Teachers is our 10-minute format where we introduce practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips.

Unpacking Education features longer conversations with exemplary guests to dive deeper into timely topics impacting educators like you.

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Episodes

New! Tech Talk For Teachers July 29, 2026 • 12 min

Explore the findings reported in an MIT study, Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task.

New! Unpacking Education July 22, 2026 • 43 min

Drawing from her experience in leading nationally recognized schools, Dr. Anisa Baker-Busby shares how intentional teamwork, clear systems, and a relentless focus on student learning can transform school culture and outcomes.

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New! Tech Talk For Teachers July 15, 2026 • 14 min

Explore seven additional ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the fifth step of AVID’s focused note-taking process, as students apply learning to the real world.

Unpacking Education July 8, 2026 • 34 min

Dr. Brenda Lewis explains how K–12 school districts can remove barriers, build morale, and create pathways for educators to thrive.

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Tech Talk For Teachers July 1, 2026 • 10 min

Explore eight ways that AI can be effectively integrated when students are applying learning to new thinking during the fifth step of AVID’s focused note-taking process.

Unpacking Education June 24, 2026 • 46 min

Katie White shares best practices regarding student assessment in K–12 education.

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Tech Talk For Teachers June 17, 2026 • 10 min

Explore eight ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the fourth step of AVID’s focused note-taking process, when students summarize and reflect on their learning.

Unpacking Education June 10, 2026 • 50 min

Kath Murdoch offers guidance for implementing high-quality inquiry learning in K–12 classrooms.

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Tech Talk For Teachers June 3, 2026 • 10 min

Explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the third step of AVID’s focused note-taking process.

Unpacking Education May 27, 2026 • 55 min

Discover how Erik M. Francis reframes Depth of Knowledge (DOK) to help teachers deepen student thinking through better questioning and clearer learning expectations.

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Tech Talk For Teachers May 20, 2026 • 10 min

Explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the second step of AVID’s Focused Note-Taking Process.

Unpacking Education May 13, 2026 • 42 min

Paula Maeker shares how educators can work collectively to ensure that every student reaches grade-level literacy expectations.

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Tech Talk For Teachers May 6, 2026 • 11 min

Explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the first step of AVID’s focused note-taking process.

Unpacking Education April 29, 2026 • 30 min

MaryEllen Bunton explains how educators can effectively share stories and advocate for effective programs with school boards and the broader community.

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Tech Talk For Teachers April 22, 2026 • 16 min

Explore five guiding questions that can help you determine if technology should be integrated into your lesson.