EdCuration: Where We Reshape Learning

About EdCuration: Where We Reshape Learning

SchoolDay is a zero-trust ecosystem orchestration platform that empowers edtech apps without sharing student data. The Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, in partnership with educators across the world, explores the tools, resources, practices and movements that are reshaping education. Learn about how to keep teaching and learning fresh, engaging, relevant and safe in your classroom, school or district.

Publisher

kristi@schoolday.com

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2019

Latest episode

30 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

2 of 179 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Education in Motion: Increase Engagement & Outcomes in Every Subject!

   What happens when learning jumps off the page and into motion? In this episode, we chat with Diane Fraser and JC Chandler from the Emerald Coast Science Center, Patty Messer from the Grande Innovation Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona, and Ruth Wilson from Oglethorpe County Schools in Georgia. These passionate educators share how SmallLabs from Edmotion have brought a whole new level of energy and engagement to their classrooms—helping students think critically, collaborate, and truly love learning. Hear firsthand how SmallLabs are turning cross curricular content for all ages, into unforgettable, hands-on experiences. Resources: Connect with SmalLab from Edmotion to learn more. More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

2. 

   16 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Ethical AI in Education: Insights from Matt Glanville, International Baccalaureate

   In this episode of the Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, host Kristi Hemingway sits down with Matt Glanville, Director of Assessment at the International Baccalaureate. Together they explore how AI is reshaping education—from reducing grading burdens and providing real-time feedback to supporting differentiated assessment and improving student writing. Matt also shares the IB’s perspective on using AI ethically to augment—not replace—human judgment, and how schools can harness these tools to empower teachers and better prepare students for a rapidly changing world. This episode is sponsored by Scribo from Literatu—AI for writing that builds real connections. Scribo helps teachers see what students need, gives students personalized feedback, and shows schools real progress. Trusted worldwide and award-winning, Scribo works with any LMS. Try it free for one month at literatu.com. Resources: Get started with a free trial from our episode sponsor, Scribo from Literatu More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

3. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Unlock Reading Success Early, Easily and Effectively

   This important and engaging episode features Joan Kelley, founder and CEO of Abound Parenting, and MaryKate DeSantis, who highlight the critical role of oral language and vocabulary—not just decoding—in long-term reading success. Drawing on Kelley’s research at Harvard, they explain how the Abound app equips families with tools like reading check-ins, daily conversation prompts, vocabulary practice, and curated book lists to strengthen language development at home and build stronger school-family connections. The episode also spotlights BookR Class, a digital reading platform for English learners ages 4–14 that offers 1,200+ animated books and interactive games to build comprehension and vocabulary. Together, Abound Parenting and BookR provide practical, research-based tools for supporting children’s reading growth. Resources: Learn More about BOOKR Class and their digital library for classroom use. BOOKR Class is an award-winning, teacher-favorite digital reading platform that harnesses the power of stories to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) effectively. Specially created for students ages 4–14, including those with learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia, BOOKR Class provides personalized language learning experiences driven by advanced AI technology. Learn more about Abound Parenting and access the Abound Parenting app. Reach out to Joan Kelley here. See the overview here. Wanna dive into the super compelling reading research.  Here you go!: Lesaux, N. K., & Kieffer, M. J. (2010). Exploring Sources of Reading Comprehension Difficulties Among Language Minority Learners and Their Classmates in Early Adolescence. American Educational Research Journal, 47(3), 596-632. https://doi.org/10.3102/0002831209355469 (Original work published 2010) Gámez, P. B., & Lesaux, N. K. (2015). Early-adolescents’ reading comprehension and the stability of the middle school classroom-language environment. Developmental Psychology, 51(4), 447–458.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272520099_Early-Adolescents'_Reading_Comprehension_and_the_Stability_of_the_Middle_School_Classroom-Language_Environment Reynolds, A. M., & Burton, S. L. (2016). Serve and return: Communication foundations for early childhood music policy stakeholders. Arts Education Policy Review, 118(3), 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779 More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

Inside a recent episode

Education in Motion: Increase Engagement & Outcomes in Every Subject!

Published 30 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It could need L .A. It could be math, but it's just scheduled during that science block. And then for the primary kids, you know, you've got your kindergarten teacher that is teaching all of the subjects, then she can work with the small lab manager and say, I want to come in for a math lesson or a meal. And it's that coordination piece that's key. It's a classroom teacher communicating to the small lab manager, hey, I'm teaching about fractions or I'm teaching about the solar system. And then that fab lab manager saying, okay, I've got this cute up, you know, it'll be ready 10 o 'clock on Tuesday when you come in. […]

Who has been a guest on EdCuration: Where We Reshape Learning

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Katie Coppens
• Marcela Villan
• Dr. Akilah Willery

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

30,252

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

65 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

82