Live in the Lab Schools
A production of the University Laboratory Schools at Illinois State University. Co-hosts Andy Goveia and Ben Webb explain, explore, and share their expertise as teachers at one of the oldest, most vibrant Laboratory Schools in the nation.
Join us and our special guests to find out more about the innovation and leadership in education at our living laboratories.
Live in the Lab Schools
Latest Episodes
Ep #17: School's out for Summer
We wrap season one with honest end-of-year reflections, from what we wish we knew in August to the surprises that changed our classrooms and our tech plans. We share what we are building over the summer and end with a short, joyful conversation...
Ep #16: TLC - More like a Teacher Lounge Reset with UHigh Faculty
We sit down with three faculty members for a teacher lounge chat as May winds down, reflecting on how this year shaped us and what we want to carry into summer. We talk candidly about growth, solidarity, burnout, and the student moments that re...
Ep # 14: New Hires, Real Reflections
We talk with three new hires about what their first year at the Lab Schools feels like, from the surprises to the support that makes the work sustainable. We share the student moments that stick, the mentoring lessons we are still learning, and...
Ep #13: AI Invited - Responsible AI Use In Schools Without Offloading Learning
We dig into what AI is actually solving in schools and why “just because you can” is a bad rule for classroom tech. We share real classroom moments, practical guardrails, and the skills students need so AI supports learning instead of replacing...
