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What Teachers Have to Say

What Teachers Have to Say is a podcast about teaching, AI in education, instructional practice, and teacher identity. Hosted by Jacob Carr and Nathan Collins, it centers real classroom experience, system pressures, and how AI is reshaping learning.

No performative edu‑influencer culture. No toxic positivity. Just honest conversations about what’s actually happening in schools.

What This Podcast Covers

AI in education and classroom use
Teaching strategies and instructional design (EduProtocols)
Teacher burnout and system design
Student skill development and transfer
EdTech tools and practical workflows

Who This Podcast Is For

K–12 teachers
Instructional coaches and leaders
Pre‑service teachers
Educators exploring AI and EdTech
Anyone tired of surface‑level PD

Who We Are

Jacob (Jake) Carr

EdTech Coach for a County Office of Education, author, and speaker on AI in education. 15+ years across K–12 (grades 1–12) in diverse settings. Brings a philosophical lens, connects classroom practice to systems, and pushes conversations deeper before landing on something usable.

Nathan Collins

High school English teacher, dual‑enrollment instructor, and Personalized Learning Teacher in a rural hybrid model. Grounds the show in current classroom reality, student data, and practical constraints. A measured counterbalance to big ideas.

What We Explore

AI in Education — A structural shift, not a novelty. Learning, assessment, and independence in an AI‑rich world.

Burnout as a System Problem — Not a personal failure. We name the incentives that reward unsustainable work.

Instructional Routines That Work — Repeatable structures that lower planning load and raise thinking, repetition, and collaboration.

Skills That Transfer — Thinking, communication, adaptability. Not just content.

The Format

Long‑Form — Monthly flagship episodes with deep dives, interviews, and debates.

Short‑Form — Field notes, solo reflections, headlines, and listener voicemails between major episodes.

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Beyond the Podcast

The companion newsletter goes deeper: AI in education, teaching strategies, and teacher identity. Free, weekly, and practical.

FAQ

What is it about? Teaching, AI in education, and real classroom conditions.

Who hosts it? Jacob Carr and Nathan Collins.

Is it AI‑focused? Yes, always tied to real practice.

How often? Monthly flagship + shorter episodes between.

Where to listen? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.

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What Teachers Have to Say

The EduProtocols Mindset: 4 Ways to Change Your Teaching Forever

July 25, 2023 • Jacob Carr and Nathan Collins • Episode 11

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We're no strangers to EduProtocols around here! Jake & Nathan talk about the mindset and teaching philosophy behind EduProtocols. If you work in education, you need to hear this. There are 4 changes in mindset found in the framework and design of EduProtocols that can change your teaching career forever.

It doesn't matter if your district mandates a specific curriculum, you can pivot in your teaching practice tomorrow by following these principles. Now is the time to reflect on our practice and make some MUCH needed shifts in the way we do things. It ain't workin' folks, but you can make an impact in your classroom!

Consider helping support your favorite edu-podcasters by checking out these resources from the episode using our affiliate links:EduProtocols Field Guide Book 1 by Jon Corippo & Marlena HebernWhat School Could Be by Ted Dintersmith

Got a question? We'd love to answer it! Leave us a voicemail on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/whatteachershavetosay

Want more EduProtocols from Jake? Check out his book at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more.