The Education Innovators Podcast

8:52

Poor Schools - Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Poor School - $58,000 per student and still failingTen years ago, Pulitzer-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones made a choice most families with means would never consider: she enrolled her daughter Najya in a struggling, low-income public school in Brooklyn, believing committed parents could help make it better for all children. Ten years later, she published a public reckoning — her daughter believes the choice cost her the education she deserved. This episode is my answer to a different

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49:33

Ellen Heyting - From Learning Consumers to Producers

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/09/14

From Learning Consumers to ProducersWhat if the most important things schools teach, agency, collaboration, ethical judgment, are precisely the things we never measure? And what does it say about our priorities that we grade algebra to two decimal places but can't reliably say whether a student can collaborate? My guest this week is Ellen Heyting, Senior Research Fellow at Melbourne Metrics within the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. Ellen has spent over a decade teaching

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40:58

Kasson Bratton - Measure What We Treasure

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Measure What We TreasureKasson serves as the Head of School at Hong Kong Academy (HKA) having joined the school in 2024. His background includes teaching and leadership roles in a diverse range of schools in Portland, Port-au-Prince, Aberdeen, Doha, Nanjing, and now Hong Kong. Kasson moved to HKA after serving as Middle School Principal, Director of Learning, and Deputy Head of School at Nanjing International School. As a leader, he is focused on building a culture of belonging and dignity. He

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7:00

Teach You a Lesson

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Teach You a LessonNetflix's hit Korean drama "Teach You a Lesson" showcases school bullying, aggressive parents, drugs, and teacher burnout in over-the-top entertainment, but beneath the spectacle is a deeper message about the balance of power in schools. In this solo episode, Eric breaks down the show's power dynamics, challenges the "fight fire with fire" approach, and draws on conversations from past guests about what actually works – building a school culture of safety, belonging, and

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41:28

Laura Schroeder - Learning in Action

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Season 5 Premiere: Youth Perspectives — Laura Schroeder on Grades, AI, and Learning in ActionLaura doesn't hold back on what's broken — grades that serve comparison over learning, pressure that turns curiosity into performance, a system that asks students to wait until a doctoral thesis to rediscover the curiosity they were born with. But she doesn't stop at the critique. She offers alternatives: portfolios, rubrics, project-based learning, and AI used as a creative tool rather than a shortcut

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4:44

Season Five Trailer

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/08/10

EIP - Season Five TrailerThis is a brief introduction to the fifth season of EIP. Season Five of The Education Innovators Podcast is focused on youth perspectives. Eric Byron talks to students and experts from all over the world as he seeks out practical examples of innovation in education that can inspire educators to be the catalyst for change as our students prepare to enter a world with AI that looks very different than the world we have been preparing them for.

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48:43

Rebecca Wolfe - Why Good Ideas Die in Schools

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/06/22

Why Good Ideas Die in SchoolsRebecca E. Wolfe is an education innovation and systems scholar dedicated to advancing equitable, personalized, and competency-based learning. As the Founder and Director of Threadwell Solutions, she brings over 20 years of experience in field-shaping initiatives that bridge the gap between research and practice. Rebecca previously held senior leadership roles at KnowledgeWorks and Jobs for the Future, where she focused on economic mobility and systemic educational

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7:05

The Khan TED Institute

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Khan TED InstituteThis episode is another in Eric’s regular reviews of Sal Khan’s efforts to revolutionize education. He’s at it again, this time getting ready to launch the Khan TED Institute, offering low-cost accredited college degrees. It’s an interesting proposal and Eric attempts to be more objective in his review of this initiative. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for

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51:42

Nathan Burns - Mr Metacognition

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/05/25

Mr. Metacognition Nathan Burns is one of the premier experts of metacognition in the UK. Having established himself as an effective classroom practitioner in a number of roles across schools in the East Midlands, primarily as a Head of Maths, Nathan now works full-time in delivering high-quality metacognitive training and change support across educational contexts, both in the UK and worldwide. The author of three books on metacognition, with a fourth in the works, Nathan has supported schools and

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5:16

Why Kids Won't Use Khanmigo

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Khanmigo – Why Kids Don’t Use ItThis is a solo episode, inspired by a recent announcement by Sal Khan admitting that Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI tutor, failed to revolutionize education, as he had previously predicted it would. Eric Byron bought into the early hype around Khanmigo, and this is his reflection on why he was also wrong about its potential. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We

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3:37

Why Schools Resist Change

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/05/04

Why schools resist changeThis is a short solo episode where Eric Byron talks about the challenges with getting teachers, who thrived as students in the current system, to help innovate and change the system they are so comfortable with. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest

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44:18

Natalia Kucirkova - EdTech Evidence Crisis

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2026/04/27

EdTech Evidence Crisis Natalia Kucirkova is a Professor of Early Childhood and Development at the University of Stavanger and Executive Director of the International Centre for EdTech Impact. She leads global initiatives to improve education through applied research, strategic advisory, and capacity building, particularly in underserved communities. With 15+ years in education policy, her work integrates the Science of Learning and robust impact measurement to guide EdTech policy and practice

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3:15

Get Out of the Classroom

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/04/19

This is a short reflection on the importance of experiential learning as a component of education. Eric shares some of his recent experience visiting Iceland and encourages teachers to get their students out of the classroom.The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to

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48:09

Kimberley Haley Coleman - Experiential Learning

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/04/13

Experiential Learning – The Intimacy of Service Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries (since the year 2000). With a background in international business development and finance, she previously held leadership roles at global firms including CNBC.com, Space Services International, and Investtools. Kimberly holds an MBA in International

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4:42

Writing Skills Still Matter

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Writing Skills Still MatterThis is a short solo episode where Eric questions why writing skills still matter and then gives his two cents worth about why writing skills are critical for cognitive development, especially in an age of AI. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of

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26:06

Podcasthon - Crossroads Foundation

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/03/16

This is a special edition of the Education Innovators Podcast for Podcasthon featuring Crossroads Foundation. Crossroads is a charitable organization. Crossroads Foundation is a Hong Kong based, non-profit organization serving global need. We believe that, in a broken world that sees too much suffering, we should do all we can to link those who are in need with those who can provide help. So, we provide an intersection, literally a crossroads, to bring both together. The Education Innovators

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5:33

Support Your Local Schools

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Support Your Local SchoolsThis is a short solo episode where Eric talks about the importance of communities and reflects on all of the guests on the show who have raised this topic. Learning is a social activity, with the best results happening in a safe and supportive environment. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools

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54:02

Marsha Enright - Enlightenment Education

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Enlightenment education – developing independent thinkersMarsha Familaro Enright is an educational entrepreneur, writer and speaker with a rare blend of scientific training, liberal‑arts expertise and institution‑building experience. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Psychology from the New School for Social Research. Her broad scholarly interests range from neuropsychology and philosophy to literature and politics. She is the founder and president of the

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5:10

Looking Ahead

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Looking AheadThis is a short solo episode where Eric previews 6 of the episodes that will be published in the coming weeks. Season 4 has an amazing line up of diverse educators who are bravely innovating and making a difference. The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to

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52:41

Shai Reshef - The University of the People

The Education Innovators Podcast ·

2025/12/15

University of the PeopleShai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Shai has over 25 years of experience in the international education market and has been awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education and, amongst many other awards, he was selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education. An expert on the intersection of education and technology, Shai has spoken internationally at

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