Pod Engine
Podcast thumbnail for Innovating Education

Innovating Education

Claim This Podcast

by Dr. Riley Williams

5.0(5 reviews)
40 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
35

Podcast Authority

Beta
PoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Pod Engine
Quality58
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
Learn more

Podcast Overview

Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system. Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere. Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

2/2/2025

Visit WebsiteAppleView on Apple PodcastsRSS Feed

Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report

See how your podcast performs across key metrics

35

Podcast Authority

Beta
PoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Pod Engine
Quality58
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
Learn more
6
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
12
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 7 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

poor
Episode Thumbnails

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

+16 More Metrics

Unlock comprehensive insights including:

  • • YouTube presence analysis
  • • Social media reach metrics
  • • RSS compliance scoring
  • • Podcast 2.0 features
  • • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report

Detailed Analytics

  • Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
  • Personalized recommendations for each metric
  • Industry benchmarks and comparisons
  • Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring

Growth Strategies

  • Step-by-step action plans for improvement
  • Quick wins to boost your score immediately
  • Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report

See how your show performs across every key metric

Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests

High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.

Secure Sponsorships

Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.

Grow Your Audience

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.

1 verified contact email on file for Innovating Education

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

See contact details

Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Kwame Sarfo Mensa: Building Identity-Affirming Classrooms That Humanize Learning

November 10, 2025

Kwame Sarfo Mensa: Building Identity-Affirming Classrooms That Humanize Learning

What does it really mean to unlearn in education? In this special Thanksgiving episode, we pause for reflection—and reimagination—with Kwame Sarfo Mensa, a veteran educator, global consultant, and author of Learning to Relearn. As founder of Identity Talk Consulting and host of the Identity Talk for Educators Live podcast, Kwame is helping educators across the world interrogate bias, reframe school culture, and humanize learning through equity-centered practice. This episode dives deep into the mindset and methods behind culturally affirming teaching. From personal stories of navigating race, disability, and belonging, to frameworks for self-assessment, intersectional empathy, and critical unlearning—Kwame offers real talk and real strategies. Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or policymaker, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to model inclusive leadership, build student trust, and reimagine education as a collective, humanizing practice. 📚 Featured in this episode:– Why educators must “learn to relearn”—and how to start– Concrete unlearning strategies for interrupting bias– The role of cultural humility in building inclusive classrooms– How school leaders can model identity-affirming practice– The power of getting students’ names right—and what it signals Connect with Kwame:📧 kwame@identitytalk4educators.com🌐 www.identitytalk4educators.com🎙 Identity Talk for Educators Live Podcast Proudly supported by the Solvea Learning Group, whose commitment to advancing education makes conversations like this possible. If today’s episode sparked ideas or helped reframe your thinking, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague.

Episode thumbnail for Steven Bollar (aka Stand Tall Steve) Breaks It Down: Just Do This

November 3, 2025

Steven Bollar (aka Stand Tall Steve) Breaks It Down: Just Do This

Steven Bollar—aka Stand Tall Steve—joins the Innovating Education Podcast to talk about school culture, decision making and the leadership lessons that no one wants to talk about. Steve’s worn every hat: teacher, principal, superintendent, author and national keynote speaker. In this episode, he breaks down why so many school improvement efforts fail—because they’re chasing perfection instead of progress. We dive deep on the five levels of decision-making, how to lead with transparency after mistakes, and why leaders need to stop overcomplicating school culture. Steve’s new book, Just Do This, is front and center. He explains how it's built for educators who don’t have time for theory and just need something that works. This one’s packed with smart insights, practical frameworks, and advice for anyone trying to lead well in complex systems. In this episode, we cover: The five levels of decision-making every leader should know How to avoid “initiative fatigue” and lead with clarity Why culture work isn’t about rewards—it’s about repetition How to use “reduce, not eliminate” as a realistic leadership strategy A sneak peek into Steve’s new book Just Do This—and how it’s helping school leaders take action 🔗 Connect with Steve Bollar: Visit: www.standtallsteve.com Email: steven@standtallsteve.com Explore his podcast: The School Climate and Culture Show with Megan Diede Learn about the Just Do This Boost Camp: a 3-day leadership experience hosted in partnership with Innovative School Summit (details on his site).

Episode thumbnail for The Grammar Guy Bob Safran: Grammar's Ties to Literacy & the Science of Reading

October 27, 2025

The Grammar Guy Bob Safran: Grammar's Ties to Literacy & the Science of Reading

This episode of the Innovating Education Podcast is a deep dive into a topic most people overlook: grammar. Dr. Riley Williams sits down with Bob Safran—known to many as "The Grammar Guy"—a pioneer in grammar instruction with over fifty years of experience. Bob has built his career around one mission: reestablishing grammar's critical role in literacy. We unpack how the 1985 NCTE resolution sidelined grammar, and why that mistake continues to hault our literacy efforts. Bob’s journey from public school teacher to textbook editor, career school CEO, and founder of EGUMPP—a fully online English Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Punctuation Program. Bob breaks down how grammar isn't just rules; it's the key to unlocking comprehension, precision, and clear communication—from the SAT to workplace writing and beyond. He walks us through how EGUMPP—solvable in just 30–40 hours—unpacks language into manageable, self‑graded modules and one‑page “cheat‑sheet summaries” that make sentence mastery accessible to everyone. Whether you lead a school, teach writing, or just believe in the foundations of literacy, this episode will reenergize your appreciation for grammar. ** What You’ll Take Away:** Why grammar deserves a comeback—not as rote drill, but as the building block of clarity How EGUMPP breaks grammar into four self‑paced modules (Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Punctuation)—complete with videos, automatic feedback, and certification Insight into how grammar, pronunciation, and structure boost reading comprehension and professional communication Where to Connect:Curious to try out EGUMPP for yourself or in your classroom? Head over to egumpp.com to request a free demo.

40 total episodes available

Recent guests on Innovating Education

Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.

Shira Woolf Cohen

Guest

Adam Olenn

Guest

Justyna Bronski

Guest

Dr Darrin Peppard

Guest

Rachel Doty

Guest

Courtny Drydale

Guest

Lisa Parry

Guest

Cheri Dixon

Guest

See every guest on Innovating Education

Deep-dive analytics for Innovating Education

Sign up to explore

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Innovating Education?

Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system.

Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere.

Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.