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Implications of State-Level Math Policy on the Classroom, with Lindsey Henderson
State policy can feel far removed from daily classroom instruction, but it plays a major role in determining which priorities receive funding, time, and long-term support. In this episode, Lindsey Henderson, Senior Policy Director for Math at <...
Human Skills For an AI World
In today’s episode, we'll explore the human skill development and scaffolding necessary in preparing students for an AI world. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Fostering Parent/School Partnerships, with Laura Rounds
Laura Rounds, Implementation Strategist at AVID Center, joins us to explore how families and schools can work together more intentionally to support student success. Drawing on her experience as a school counselor, district leader, AVID adminis...
Using AI as Your Back-to-School Planning Partner
Explore 11 ways that AI can help make the back-to-school process more manageable for teachers. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
From Honest Reflection to Lasting Change, with Naomi Fuentes, Odessa High School Teacher of the Year
Naomi Fuentes, Odessa High School Teacher of the Year, shares how her 20-year journey in education has been shaped by patience, vulnerability, servant leadership, and a deep commitment to helping students grow. Naomi reflects on how honest self...
The Cognitive Cost of AI and Convenience, an MIT Study
In today’s episode, we'll explore the findings reported in an MIT study released in June 2025, Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assist...
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 5b: Applying Learning to the Real World
In today’s episode, we'll explore seven additional ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the fifth step of AVI...
From Hiring To Belonging: A New Approach to Building the Educator Workforce , with Dr. Brenda Lewis
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 5a: Applying Learning to New Thinking
In today’s episode, we'll explore eight ways that AI can be effectively integrated when students are applying learning to new thinking during the fifth step of
Assessment, with Katie White
In this episode, Katie White draws on her more than 30 years of experience in education and frames assessment as a dynamic, ongoing process that drives learning forward. Our conversation with Katie is a powerful one about common misconceptions ...
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 4: Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning
In today’s episode, we'll explore eight ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the fourth step of AVID's focuse...
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 3: Connecting Thinking
In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the third step of AVID's focused note-...
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 2: Processing Notes
In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that artificial intelligence can be effectively integrated into the second step of
Literacy in PLCs and K-12 Education, with Paula Maeker
In this episode of Unpacking Education, our hosts explore literacy, professional learning communities (PLCs), and school improvement with Paula Maeker, an educator and coauthor of
Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 1: Taking Notes
In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the first step of AVID's focused note-...
Present with Purpose: Engaging Boards and Communities in Meaningful Ways, with MaryEllen Bunton
Online or Offline: Designing With Intention
In today’s episode, we'll explore 5 guiding questions that can help you determine if technology should be integrated into your lesson. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
AI in the English Classroom, with Amy Onstad
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we explore AI in the English classroom with veteran educator Amy Onstad. With more than three decades of experience teaching high school English, Amy shares how artificial intelligence is reshapi...
Checkology: Helping Students Discern Truth
In today’s episode, we'll explore Checkology, the free virtual classroom that teaches students about news literacy. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
