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Unpacking Education
& Tech Talk For Teachers

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

Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode of Tech Talk For Teachers—our 5-minute format where we introduce practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips.

Watch for new episodes each Wednesday of Unpacking Education for 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 February 17, 2026 • 10 min

Explore how EnlightenAI can assist in evaluating student writing and providing valuable formative feedback.

New! Unpacking Education February 11, 2026 • 39 min

Christina Hay, an active youth advocate, discusses the importance of supporting students through both school and community organizations.

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New! Tech Talk For Teachers February 10, 2026 • 10 min

Explore online resources that you can access to stay current with educational technology trends, tools, and integration strategies.

New! Unpacking Education February 4, 2026 • 45 min

Ann Bucher, a ninth-grade science teacher at Hazen High School in Washington’s Renton School District, talks about managing the transition from middle school to high school, both for herself as a teacher and for her students.

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New! Tech Talk For Teachers February 3, 2026 • 9 min

Explore OpenAI’s Teen AI Literacy Blueprint, which outlines a five-step approach to preparing teens with the skills they’ll need for an AI-infused world.

Unpacking Education January 28, 2026 • 54 min

Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and Dr. John Hannigan discuss how to shift K–12 school behavior intervention from punishment to support and teaching.

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Tech Talk For Teachers January 27, 2026 • 9 min

Explore EduGems, a free collection of premade AI Gems offered by Eric Curts for use in K–12 education.

Unpacking Education January 21, 2026 • 33 min

Becky Keene, author of AI Optimism, shares a framework and strategies for using AI to redefine K–12 education.

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Tech Talk For Teachers January 20, 2026 • 13 min

Review deep research results around three teacher strategies and seven student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K–12 education.

Unpacking Education January 14, 2026 • 29 min

Danielle Reyes shares insights and strategies around using AI in a K–12 school setting.

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Tech Talk For Teachers January 13, 2026 • 9 min

Explore the features and functionality of ChatGPT’s Deep Research and see how it compares to Google’s Gemini Deep Research.

Unpacking Education January 7, 2026 • 49 min

Mike Mattos shares insights into the powerful intersection of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

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Tech Talk For Teachers January 6, 2026 • 14 min

Explore the features and functionality of Google’s Gemini Deep Research as well as ways you might make use of it in the classroom.

Unpacking Education December 31, 2025 • 44 min

Our Unpacking Education podcast hosts discuss the challenges of managing career transitions and offer strategies for successfully navigating change.

Tech Talk For Teachers December 30, 2025 • 12 min

Explore the features and functionality of AI Mode in Google Search.