ASCD Connect

About ASCD Connect

Formerly known as "ASCD Connect". The ISTE+ASCD Podcast, the official podcast of the leading K-12 professional-learning publisher and membership association, brings you inspiring conversations with top authors and thought leaders in K-12 education. Each episode delves into ideas, tips, and discoveries to keep you on top of key issues in the field such as school leadership, equity, instructional strategy, and curriculum. Get fuel for your journey as a life-changing educator!

Publisher

ASCD Connect

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Jun 2021

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2026

   Seeking Wonder: Why Curiosity is the Antidote to Anxiety and Division

   In an era of high-stakes testing and digital distractions, curiosity is a superpower. Curiosity expert Scott Shigioka explores the "science and soul" of staying wonder-led in education. Learn how curiosity can unwind student anxiety, dismantle perfectionism, and create a "calling in" culture. Scott provides a roadmap for educators to normalize vulnerability and build a classroom where every student feels seen in their fullest humanity. Read the full feature interview with Scott Shigioka at: ascd.org/el/articles/toward-a-curious-meaningful-life

2. 

   17 Dec 2025

   The Other Half of Learning: Why After-School Programs Matter

   If you've ever had a student who struggles during the school day but thrives in after-school activities, this conversation will reframe how you think about their learning. Dr. Deborah Moroney, who chaired the National Academies Committee behind the new Future of Youth Development report, explains what's happening in out-of-school time programs that can be hard to replicate during the school day—and shares concrete ways school leaders can collaborate with after school providers, from sharing data on attendance and academic progress to coordinating support for students facing mental health challenges. Whether your after school program is down the hall or across town—or you don't even know who runs it—this episode offers practical first steps and evidence that learning doesn't stop at 3 p.m.

3. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Is Trust the Missing Link in Your School?

   Author and leadership expert Jen Schwanke discusses changes school leaders can make to lift trust levels in school communities--and why this is so critical right now.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,456,129

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

67

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