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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.

Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.In each episode, you"ll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl

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8:57

BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management...

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2025/05/16

Rethinking PTA Fundraising: 5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding In this bonus episode, I reflect on my conversation with journalist Tom Hayden about the PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois. This groundbreaking initiative pooled $650,000 from wealthy school PTAs to help underserved schools but revealed unexpected challenges in balancing equity with school autonomy. 🎓 What You'll Learn: ➡️Why good intentions don't guarantee good outcomes in education ➡️How to balance equity with

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41:11

Rich Schools vs. Poor Schools: What is a PTA Equity...

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2025/05/12

In this eye-opening episode, I speak with Tom Hayden, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Journalism, about the controversial PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois. We dive deep into how this well-intentioned initiative pooled $650,000 from wealthy school PTAs to redistribute resources across the district, but is now burning through $50,000 annually without sustainable fundraising. Tom reveals the unexpected consequences: conflicts of interest with...

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8:58

BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management...

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2025/05/09

Coaching Mistakes I've Made That Actually Improved My Teaching Discover why learning through mistakes is the foundation of effective instructional coaching! In this bonus episode, I explore Jim Knight's seven essential success factors for instructional coaching and how they create conditions for both teachers and students to flourish. Learn how vulnerability powers growth, why partnership principles transform coaching relationships, and how addressing power dynamics creates the psychologica...

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46:36

The 7 MUST-HAVE Factors for Successful Instructional...

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2025/05/05

Learn the 7 must-have factors for successful instructional coaching in this video featuring Jim Knight. From the Impact Cycle to the partnership approach, these tips will help you coach for success! Join me in this enlightening conversation with instructional coaching pioneer Jim Knight, founder of the Instructional Coaching Group. We explore his book, The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success. Jim shares wisdom from his 25+ years of research, revealing how the...

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15:42

S4 E34 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/05/02

Why Belonging Matters: The Science Behind Inclusion in Education Discover the science behind why belonging matters in education. Learn about inclusion strategies, diversity in schools, and how to boost student engagement. In this bonus episode, I explore the critical concept of belonging in education and why creating inclusive environments is essential for both students and educators. Drawing from extensive research, I break down how genuine belonging significantly impacts academic pe...

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25:20

S4 E34: They Gave Schools An Impossible Choice: What...

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2025/04/28

In this powerful interview, Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat discusses the Trump administration's controversial efforts to reinterpret Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and eliminate DEI programs in schools. Learn how recent legal injunctions have temporarily blocked these attempts, why Title I funding for high-poverty schools hangs in the balance, and what this means for students and educators across America. Essential viewing for parents, teachers, administrators, and anyone concerne...

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15:10

S4 E33 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/04/25

Transform your classroom with real-world learning experiences that ignite student curiosity and foster deep learning. From one-on-one meetings to transferable skills, create a classroom community that students actually care about! In this bonus episode, I unpack the powerful second mantra from The Limitless Classroom by Julie Wright and James Goldberg: "Kids deserve the why and the how, not just the what." Learn practical strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences that connect...

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S4 E33: Why Students Should Own Their Learning...

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2025/04/21

Discover why true educational transformation happens when we shift from content-centered to student-centered learning! In this insightful conversation, educators Julie Wright and James Goldberg share wisdom from their book The Limitless Classroom: Mantras to Deepen Learning. Learn how giving students time, purpose, and ownership develops genuine curiosity and transferable skills. Julie and James explain their three powerful mantras: Kids deserve more time to think and doKids deserve the why a...

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S4 E32 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/04/18

Struggling with Your Team? Here's How You Can Transform Group Dynamics In this bonus episode, I discuss Dr. Haesun Moon's revolutionary Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) model for powerful team coaching. Discover how this approach creates meaningful conversations by allowing participants to explore preferred futures, resourceful pasts, troubled pasts, and dreaded futures. Learn practical strategies for implementing DOQ in both professional coaching settings and classroom environ...

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41:11

S4 E32: The Secret to Meaningful Coaching...

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2025/04/14

In this transformative conversation, Dr. Haesun Moon reveals how her Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) model can revolutionize difficult conversations in polarized environments. Learn how to navigate from troubled pasts and dreaded futures toward resourceful pasts and preferred futures. Dr. Moon, a Harvard faculty member at the Institute of Coaching and a leading expert on evidence-based coaching, shares practical techniques for transforming dialogues in schools, workplaces, and perso...

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S4 E31 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/04/11

Why Children Fear Making Mistakes Discover why children fear making mistakes and how to help them embrace setbacks and learn from them. Nurturing curious minds is essential for growth and development. In this powerful bonus episode, I delve deeper into my conversation with Lily Howard Scott, author of The Words That Shape Us. Discover how the language educators and caregivers use profoundly impacts children's emotional development, self-perception, and willingness to take risks. Learn practic...

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37:53

S4 E31: The Power of Language: How Our Words Shape...

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2025/04/07

Discover the profound impact of language on children's development with educator and author Lily Howard Scott. In this insightful conversation, Lily reveals how the words we use with children become their inner voice, shaping their thinking patterns and sense of self. Learn practical strategies to help children develop self-trust, move beyond binary thinking, and embrace a "birder mindset" that empowers them to appreciate life’s small wonders. Lily shares powerful concepts from her book...

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S4 E30 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/04/04

Practical Strategies to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations In this S4E30 bonus episode, I reflect on my conversation with Dr. Katy Anthes about her Forward Framework for moving from polarization to progress. Drawing from the classic book Difficult Conversations, I consider the gap between intentions and impact, explaining why we often misinterpret others' motives and how avoiding difficult conversations damages relationships. Learn practical strategies for: ➡️recognizing your contributio...

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S4 E30: From Polarization to Progress: How to...

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2025/03/31

In this powerful conversation with former Colorado Commissioner of Education Dr. Katy Anthes, we explore her groundbreaking "Forward Framework" for navigating polarization and finding productive middle ground in education and beyond. Dr. Anthes shares research-backed strategies to move from destructive conflict to productive disagreement, explaining why curiosity and humanity are essential for progress. Learn practical skills to address divisive topics in your classroom, school, or comm...

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S4 E29 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/03/28

3 Ways Just-In-Time Scaffolding Helps Struggling Math Students Learn how Just-In-Time Scaffolding can support struggling math students in this video. Discover three effective ways to provide math intervention for students who need extra help in understanding mathematical concepts. In this S4E29 bonus episode, I unpack the critical differences between "just-in-time" and "just-in-case" scaffolding. Discover why timing is everything when supporting struggling math students and how traditional i...

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S4 E29: Ending Math Anxiety: Practical Strategies for...

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2025/03/24

Join me as I speak with Juliana Tapper, M.Ed, founder of CollaborateEd and author of Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework To Engage Students Who Struggle. Discover Juliana’s revolutionary B.R.E.A.K. it Math Intervention Framework™, designed specifically for students who have experienced math trauma or anxiety. Juliana reveals why Algebra 1 is a critical gatekeeper for educational success and how her evidence-based approach helps break down barriers for historically und...

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S4 E28 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/03/21

The End of Free School Lunches (and What Comes Next) Learn about the potential end of free school lunches and what could come next. Stay informed on Department of Education news and potential cuts. In this urgent S4E28 bonus episode, I examine how Republican budget proposals threaten universal free school meals for 12 million students nationwide. Based on senior Chalkbeat reporter Kalyn Belsha's investigative reporting, this episode breaks down the academic, administrative, and financial con...

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S4 E28: Education Cuts Explained: What We All Need to...

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2025/03/17

Join me as I interview Chalkbeat senior national reporter Kalyn Belsha for an urgent update on the Trump administration's education cuts. This follow-up to Kalyn’s Episode 18 appearance covers the rapid dismantling of the Department of Education. Discover which vital programs have been terminated, how research benefiting thousands of students has been abruptly halted, and what these cuts mean for vulnerable populations including children with disabilities. This conversation reveal...

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S4 E27 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom...

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2025/03/14

In this bonus episode I break down the groundbreaking "Forward Together" report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) shared by Sarah Sandelius and Kristen N. Briggs during their S4E27 Episode: How The Ability Challenge is Transforming Special Education. Discover the three essential mindsets and eight key practices that benefit not just the one in five students with learning differences, but ALL learners. I share practical strategies for: ➡️explicit instruction, ...

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41:59

S4 E27: How The Ability Challenge is Transforming...

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2025/03/10

Join me as I speak with Sarah Sandelius and Kristen N. Briggs from The Ability Challenge about revolutionizing special education through their groundbreaking THRIVE Framework. We need to shift from deficit-based thinking to presuming competence in all learners. You'll Learn: Why focusing on Tier 1 instruction is essential for ALL studentsHow to move beyond compliance metrics to meaningful student outcomesThe critical difference between visible and invisible disabilitiesWhy "kids will meet wha...

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