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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl curates episodes with insights from more than 150 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday and Friday for actionable strategies and inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on learning.
Start with a fan-favorite episode today (S5E1: Inside the Secret Moves of Expert Teachers with John Hattie) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Episodes
277 episodes
What a School in the Jungle Taught Me About Community, Nature & Why We Really Learn
This short with Benjamin Freud, Ph.D., of Green School Bali explores how the learning process is intrinsically linked to active part...
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Episode 32
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A School in the Jungle With No Walls & Lessons Every Teacher Needs to Hear
In part one of my S5E32 Schoolutions conversation, Dr. Benjamin Freud, Head of Upper School at
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Episode 32
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31:30
April's Confidence Boost for Students & Teachers!
This month, @schoolutionspodcast focuses on cultivating student confidence through insightful conversations. Dr. Benjamin Freud discusses the principles of regenerative a...
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San Diego Unified School District's Bold Plan: $4 Billion Housing Strategy Without Taxpayer Funds
Part two of my @schoolutionspodcast conversation with Superintendent Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D., details the San Diego Unifie...
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Episode 31
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23:01
San Diego Unified's Solving the Housing Crisis for Their Educators
In this short, a visionary superintendent, Fabi Bagula, Ph.D., breaks down a bold, innovative approach to teacher retention and the housing crisis: repurposing district-owned la...
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Episode 31
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The Groundbreaking Plan to Stop Teachers From Being Priced Out of Their Own Communities
In part one of my S5E31 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Dr. Fabi Bagula, Superintendent of
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Episode 31
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22:52
100% Ask-Back Rate: Why Every School That Tries Portrait Pals Wants It Again
Part 2 of my @schoolutionspodcast conversation with Tonya Quinn from
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Episode 30
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26:17
The 3-Step Method Every Portrait Artist Needs
In this short, we discuss creating and painting portraits by focusing on three key areas: shape, light and shadow, and spirit. Tonya Quinn outlines how to paint a face by observing and inte...
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Episode 30
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Every Child Needs These 4 Rules to Become an Artist
Part 1 of my S5E30 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Tonya Quinn from
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Episode 30
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20:48
Africa Has a Literacy Crisis. America Has an Economic Stake in Solving It.
In Part 2 of my @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Dr. Kris Nystrom (founder of
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Episode 29
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Where You're Born Shouldn't Decide Your Education
What does a child's birthplace have to do with their right to learn? Everything. And Dr. Kris Nystrom is doing something about it.This clip explores the philosophical foundation of "...
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Episode 29
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Lions, Floods, & Poverty: Knocking Down The Barriers Keeping African Kids Out of School
Part One of my S5E29 @schoolutionspodcast with Dr. Kris Nystrom highlights the critical need for e...
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Episode 29
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Federal Funding Threatened: Here's How Homeless Liaisons Fought Back
In Part 2 of my @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Erin Patterson from
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Episode 28
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21:11
The Truth About Childhood Homelessness
This clip with Erin Patterson of
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Episode 28
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Who Are the Children Experiencing Homelessness in America?
In part 1 of this powerful S5E28 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Erin Patterson, Senior Director ...
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Episode 28
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Talking with Skeptical Parents & Educators About Students Taking Action
Welcome back to Part Two of my S5E27 @schoolutionspodcast conversation. The dreaming is over, and it's time to move from empathy to action.
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Episode 27
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29:06
Which of the Three Kinds of Empathy Helps Us Take ACTION?
What does it really mean to be empathetic, and are we teaching kids the right kind?In this reel, Dr. Chris Hass breaks down the 3 Forms of Empathy every educator, paren...
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Episode 27
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0:58
Empathy without Action? That's the Real Problem!
In Part One of our S5E27 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Dr. Chris Hass challenges our understand...
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Episode 27
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31:50
Taking Action When Feeling Badly Isn't Enough
This March, @schoolutionspodcast brings you 5 powerful conversations designed to inspire change in education, build hope, offer leadership skills, and transform how we sh...
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The Kindergarten Proposal NYC's Mayor Must Hear
Welcome back to Part Two of my S5E26 @schoolutionspodcast conversation with
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Episode 26
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33:07
Who Gets to Play at Your School?
This reel explores how budgets are truly narratives, reflecting what is valued and who is considered valuable. Understanding the principles of budgeting and personal finance can illuminate societal priorities. What does a school budget say abou...
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Episode 26
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NYC Kindergarteners Are Being Diagnosed with Play Deprivation & We Can Change It
Part One of my S5E26 @schoolutionspodcast conversation explores the current state of kindergarten education, questioning what a typical kindergarten day looks like and ...
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Episode 26
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26:33
The Brain State Hierarchy Every Teacher Must Understand
Welcome back to Part Two of my S5E25 @schoolutionspodcast conversation with Dr. Courtney Bishop. Courtney shares a col...
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Episode 25
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18:20
Your Regulation Is Their Regulation
This reel explores how emotional states impact behavior, especially in children when adults are upset. We discuss crucial brain science principles, highlighting the brain's survival mechanisms and the critical need for a sense of safety for emo...
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Episode 25
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