Education Evolved is a monthly podcast series exploring the future of education, what it should become, and how we make it happen.
Join hosts Laura Day and Dr. Laura Leathers as they dive into thoughtful, forward-looking conversations about how education must evolve to stay relevant in a rapidly changing, complex, and connected world.
Together, they explore key questions, including:
Where is the world going?
What should our children be learning at school?
What does future-ready learning look like in practice?
Each episode provides insights into what students, schools, families, and leaders can, and should, do now to shape the future for the next generation. New episodes every month.
Preschoolers ask an average of 100 questions a day. By middle school, most have gone silent and go through an entire day without asking any questions. In this episode, we'll explore why that decline happens, why the World Economic Forum now ranks curiosity among the fastest-rising workforce skills through 2030, and discuss why curiosity matters more than ever in a rapidly changing and complex world. Join us as we discuss: Why curiosity drops off so sharply between preschool and mi...
6 Aug 2026
Episode 14: Strong Ground: Leading from Values When Everything Shifts
This episode explores Brené Brown's Strong Ground and the question leaders face: what do you stand on when everything around you keeps shifting? We look at how clear values, not control or certainty, create the strong ground leaders need to navigate constant change. Join us for a conversation that highlights: How to distill a list of values to a few to anchor decision-making processesThe difference between good discomfort that signals growth and bad discomfort that signals a deeper problemThe...
29 Jul 2026
Ep. 13: Agility as the New Kind of Intelligence for a World That Won't Sit Still
The world is changing faster than most of us would care to admit. IQ and EQ gave us powerful frameworks for understanding human potential, but there's a new kind of intelligence worth paying attention to, and it might be the most relevant one yet. In this episode, we dig into Liz Tran's AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing and what agility actually looks like in schools, in leadership, and in our own lives. What we're digging into: Which of the four adaptability a...
30 Jun 2026
Ep 12: The Importance of Third Spaces with CEO of the NTX Girl Scouts, Jennifer Bartkowski
The recently released State of the Girl Report from Girl Scouts of North Texas delivers a stark message: Texas ranks 41st in the country for girls' overall well-being, and nearly three in five teen girls report feeling persistently sad or hopeless. Third spaces may be one of the most powerful tools we have to change that. The research backs it up -- teens without access to a third place are twice as likely to develop low self-esteem, and those who have one report less academic pressure, great...
15 Jun 2026
Ep 11: Beyond the Classroom: What Innovative Schools Can Teach Us
What if the future of education isn't coming but is already here? After spending the past year visiting some of the most innovative schools across the country, we're sharing our findings. From a microschool running on pure curiosity to a project-based powerhouse, the lessons are clear: schools can come in many versions and there is a lot to learn. Join us for a conversation that highlights: What happens when you let kids decide the rules and why it worksA tour of innovative models including V...
8 Apr 2026
Ep 10: The Case for Optimism: What Schools, Parents, and Students Need Now
In a world filled with uncertainty, how do we cultivate genuine optimism when the future feels unclear? From political division and distrust of social media to groundbreaking research and a $4 million global initiative, we explore what hope actually looks like in schools, classrooms, and homes today. Join us for a conversation that highlights: Why optimism is not just a mindset but a skill worth building in young peopleHow educators and parents can actively build optimism into daily practiceW...
6 Mar 2026
Ep 9: Systems Thinking & Pattern Recognition
"The hallmark of expertise is no longer how much you know — it's how well you synthesize. Information scarcity rewarded knowledge acquisition. Information abundance requires pattern recognition. It's not enough to collect facts. The future belongs to those who connect dots." - Adam Grant This episode digs into what that actually means for the next generation. Can young people see the patterns? Can they connect ideas across disciplines and make sense of complex, messy problems? These aren't ab...
4 Feb 2026
Ep.8: Reflecting on Our Progress: The State of the School
This episode allows us to reflect on where we are as a school community, examine our progress, celebrate our successes, and identify areas for growth. We discuss how schools can thoughtfully assess their own health and direction, what indicators matter most, and how reflection drives meaningful improvement. Join us for a conversation that highlights: Why regular reflection is essential for school communitiesHow to measure progress beyond test scores and traditional metricsThe balance between ...
29 Jan 2026
Ep. 7: What Story Does Your Data Tell?
Today, we explore the power of data, what it is, why it matters, and how both formal and informal data can help us make better decisions for students. We discuss what to measure, how to collect meaningful information, and how teachers and parents can use data to support learning without getting overwhelmed. Join us for a conversation that highlights: Why data matters in both everyday life and education What to measure and what to ignoreHow to use both formal metrics and informal observat...
9 Dec 2025
Ep. 6: The Power of Struggle and the Making of Resilient Learners
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the power of struggle, why it matters, how it builds resilience, and what parents and educators can do to help students grow through it. We discuss how today’s students experience struggle differently, what resilience looks like over time, and how AI is reshaping when and how students lean into challenges. Join us for a conversation that highlights: Why struggle is essential for deep learningHow resilience and adaptability develop in studentsPr...
17 Nov 2025
Ep. 5: Designing for Tomorrow: Inspiration from XPRIZE and Beyond
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore why some of the most powerful ideas in education should come from outside the field. From cutting-edge innovation to bold problem-solving, looking beyond our own schools is essential if we want our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Join us for a conversation that highlights: How XPRIZE is fueling optimism and accelerating global breakthroughsWhat other industries are doing to solve the world’s biggest challenges and what schools c...
30 Oct 2025
Ep 4: Creating Problem Spotters
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the power of noticing and why being a problem-spotter can be just as important as being a problem-solver. We ask: Does everything really need fixing? How can we teach ourselves and those around us to pause, observe, and understand before jumping into action? Join us as we discuss: The subtle but essential difference between spotting and solving problemsEveryday habits that sharpen our ability to notice what matters mostHow educators and pa...
13 Oct 2025
Ep. 3: The Art of Repurposing
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the art of repurposing—the mindset and method of turning what you already have into what you actually need. If we’re preparing students for 2040 and beyond, repurposing is essential. Join us to learn: Concrete examples from classrooms that transform everyday materials into powerful learning tools, to campus spaces and traditions reimagined for today's needs. Our simple, repeatable process to use throughout all areas of life.How parents can...
22 Sept 2025
Ep 2: The Secret to Shifting Culture
We are educating students who will enter the world in 2040 and beyond. Listen as we discuss: What is culture, and why is culture important to shift in a school?What are tangible things parents, teachers, and staff can do to shift culture in any setting?If we look 10 years ahead, what do we think the culture of schools will need to look like for students to thrive?And learn what excites us most about the future of schools! Please reach out with questions or comments to educationevolvedpodcast@...
7 Sept 2025
Ep 1: How Students Should Learn in the 21st Century
We are educating students who will enter into the world in 2040 and beyond. Listen as we discuss: Where is the world going?What is one trend in education people are not paying enough attention to?What should every school teach?And learn what excites us most about the future of schools! Please reach out with questions or comments to educationevolvedpodcast@gmail.com
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