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Unlock AI‑Powered Note‑Taking: Transforming Classroom Learning with Notability Oct 11, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Kelsey Schroth, product director at Notability, discusses how AI and digital tools are transforming classroom learning, emphasizing the importance of handwriting, organization, and active engagement for students.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

The evolution of Notability from iPad to cross-platform use
How AI is integrated into classroom workflows
The importance of handwriting for memory and learning
Strategies for organizing digital notes and searchability
The future of AI as a study partner and learning aid
Balancing digital tools with tactile learning
Supporting students in transitioning from notes to understanding
The significance of handwriting in early education and critical thinking
Best practices for technology use policies in schools
The potential of AI to personalize and differentiate learning

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Handwriting in the Digital Age
00:29 The Role of Technology in Education
00:54 Introduction to Notability and Its Impact on Education
02:12 Notability Across Devices
03:21 Classroom Capture and Audio Tools
03:59 The Role of AI in Education
06:43 The Importance of Handwriting in Learning
09:53 Engaging Students with Their Notes
12:02 From Note-Taking to Understanding
13:05 Organizing and Searching Notes Effectively
15:50 Success Stories and Future of Notability
17:36 Organizing Notes for Success
19:06 Addressing Concerns About Technology in Classrooms
21:46 Classroom Device Guardrails
23:29 The Future of AI and Original Thought

About our Guest: Kelsey Schroth

Kelsey Schroth is Product Director at Notability, the note-taking and productivity app used by students, teachers, and professionals across iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and web. For more than four years, she has led product strategy for Notability's Core note-taking features, its Education vertical, and its AI-powered Learning features — helping students turn handwritten notes, audio, and imported files into tools they can actually study from and teachers get more out of digital learning. She's driven by Notability's broader mission of building a tool people reach for well beyond a single semester: something closer to an indispensable thinking and organizing partner than just another note-taking app. Before Notability, Kelsey spent several years at Tinybeans, the digital parenting platform, helping parents stay connected to their families and find community through their children’s early development. Earlier in her career, she worked in support and growth at Zearn Math, an EdTech nonprofit — an early foothold in education product work she's carried through to Notability. Kelsey studied Theater Arts at New York University, and she credits her stage background with much of how she approaches product work today — a storyteller's instinct for framing a problem, and a performer's comfort with public speaking and rallying a room around a shared vision.

About Ginger Labs & Notability

Ginger Labs is a leading productivity app developer known for its best-selling app, Notability. Launched in 2010 with the first release of iPad, Notability provides students and working professionals with innovative digital note-taking, productivity, and study features. The application has been the most popular productivity software on the App Store since 2013.

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Literacy Is Every Teacher’s Job: Building Knowledge Across the Curriculum Oct 02, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Caroline Davidson from World Book discusses how teachers can integrate literacy and content knowledge using tools like Classmate, emphasizing engagement, credible sources, and practical routines for effective teaching.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

ClassMate as the bridge (literacy + content learning)
- Accesstrusted, kid-friendly nonfiction(articles, videos, images)
- Turn content intoassignments fast(or useready-madeones)
Engage students with nonfiction
- Read with students(don’t “assign and walk away”)
- Addpause points+ “turn and talk”
- Requireevidence from the text: “Where did it say that?”
Start-small routines (research + vocabulary)
- Number paragraphsfor shared references
- Main idea → highlight evidence
- Teach1 vocabulary wordin ~5 minutes;revisitlater in the week
Credibility + AI note
- Teach credibility because teachers won’t always be the gatekeeper
- Credibility =accuracy + quality writing
- Caution: AI text can have a “non-human” tone students may mimic
Motivation + independence
- Hook interest withrelevant, real-world content
- Model questions out louduntil students generate their own
- Reinforce reusable tools (ex:text-to-speech/speech-to-text) + “What did you do last time?”
PD that builds culture
- “Secret sauce” =consistent team collaboration+ shared routines

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:46 What ClassMate is and how teachers are using it
02:35 Literacy + knowledge: making research meaningful
03:19 Engage with text (turn-and-talk, evidence in the text)
03:28 Bringing literacy into every subject area
04:25 Start small: routines (number paragraphs, main idea, vocab)
06:03 AI’s role + why human-reviewed writing matters
07:43 Motivating students to research with purpose
10:57 Teaching credibility: why it matters long-term
11:13 “Good text teaches like a teacher” (scaffolding + schema)
12:20 Teaching students to communicate (writing, speaking, media)
14:51 Modeling quality work + building a strong resource hub
15:30 Teacher feedback on ClassMate (time savings + literacy support)
16:36 District literacy culture: everyone does a little
18:30 PD that works: consistent team collaboration
19:26 Helping students speak up + building independence
22:38 Supporting parents: all reading counts (start small, keep it fun)
25:42 Final takeaway: practice makes progress
27:00 Trust + credibility + human-reviewed content (World Book’s focus)
27:24 Where ClassMate fits + where to learn more

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

https://classmate.worldbook.com/

About our Guest: Caroline Davidson

Caroline Davidson is the Associate Manager of Learning Design at World Book, where she shapes educational resources that support meaningful learning. A former classroom teacher, she spent years working with students in grades 4–6 and holds endorsements in Reading K–12 and Mathematics K–8. She earned her M.A. in Differentiated Instruction, bringing both hands-on teaching experience and academic expertise to her work in creating effective, learner-centered content.

Meet ClassMate by World Book

Meet ClassMate by World Book — the reading and learning platform built for and trusted by middle school teachers! For over 100 years, World Book has inspired curiosity and built reliable knowledge. ClassMate carries that legacy forward. Unlike AI tools built on the open web, ClassMate works exclusively within World Book's expert-written, editorially reviewed content library. Teachers create engaging classroom activities quickly and with confidence. The result: students build knowledge, strengthen literacy, and think critically, while educators spend more time teaching.

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Why Quality Nonfiction Matters More in the Age of AI Sep 30, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, we explore the trusted world of World Book's educational content, focusing on how their nonfiction materials are created, updated, and used in classrooms. Guest Tom Evans shares insights into the process, the importance of quality, and the future of digital learning with AI support.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

How World Book creates, reviews, and updates content to stay accurate and classroom-ready
What “trustworthy nonfiction” looks like—and why it matters more than ever
How articles are adapted for print vs. digital, and for elementary, middle, and high school readers
The scaffolding moves that help students build knowledge (not just collect facts)
How ClassMate uses responsible AI—inside a walled garden of vetted World Book resources—to help teachers build lessons
Wild (and wonderful) World Book history: from the Yeti expedition to the Loch Ness submarine
What’s next for digital learning as AI grows—and the guardrails educators should demand

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to World Book and Tom Evans
03:06 The Evolution of World Book: 20 Years of Change
05:52 Content Creation: Balancing Print and Digital
08:49 The Importance of Quality Nonfiction Texts
11:53 Scaffolding Knowledge: Effective Nonfiction Writing
14:54 Navigating Current Events in Nonfiction
16:13 How ClassMate Supports Teachers in the Classroom
17:31 Introducing ClassMate: A New Educational Tool
20:25 AI in Education: Enhancing Learning with ClassMate
21:13 World Book's Legacy and Future
23:54 Responsible AI and the Future of Learning
27:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

https://classmate.worldbook.com/

About our Guest: Tom Evans

Tom Evans is Vice President of Editorial at World Book, Inc., serving on the company’s executive leadership team and overseeing both Editorial and Marketing. With more than 20 years in educational publishing, he leads content strategy across print and digital platforms, guiding the development of trusted instructional and reference materials used in schools and libraries worldwide. Earlier in his career, Tom held roles with organizations including The Times (London) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. He has co-authored and edited dozens of children’s books, advised the Poetry Foundation, been speaker at the American Society of Picture Professionals, contributed to School Library Journal, and received a Partnership Award from NASA.

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15 Minutes of Reading Can Change Everything for Students Sep 29, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this podcast episode, Rebecca Earnshaw, a senior director for product at World Book, shares insights on integrating reading and literacy strategies into content-area teaching, the role of AI in education, and how to support diverse learners in the classroom.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

Why every teacher plays a role in helping students read and understand classroom content
How reading in science, social studies, and other subjects helps students think more deeply
Why short, consistent reading practice can build student confidence and stamina
How trusted informational text helps students build background knowledge
How ClassMate uses World Book content and AI-supported assignments to save teachers time
Why students need scaffolds such as audio support, vocabulary help, and translated assignments
How supporting a student's first language can strengthen comprehension and classroom learning
Why reading, writing, and critical thinking matter even more in an AI-supported world

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
00:53 Reading stamina and literacy challenges
04:19 Classmate for content-area reading
06:08 AI and trusted classroom content
06:43 Building background knowledge
09:27 Reading stamina: consistency over length
11:34 Why informational reading matters
13:33 Supporting readers below grade level
15:00 Supporting multilingual learners
16:32 What educators value in Classmate
17:58 What’s next for Classmate
24:19 Exploring Innovative Teaching Methods

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

https://classmate.worldbook.com/

About our Guest: Rebecca Earnshaw

Rebecca Earnshaw is the Senior Director of Product at World Book. Her career began in the classroom, where she spent more than a decade teaching and connecting with students firsthand. That experience shaped everything that followed. Rebecca moved into curriculum development and instructional design before stepping into educational product leadership, always keeping the needs of teachers and learners at the center of her work. Today, she leads the development of ClassMate by World Book.

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5 Ways Early‑Childhood Readiness Fuels AI‑Ready Learners Sep 22, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Dr. Carrie Stubbs discusses the critical importance of early childhood education, the impact of AI on learning, and how educators can leverage technology to support student development from the earliest years. She emphasizes the need for intentionality in tech use and shares practical insights for teachers and coaches.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

The importance of the first five years in brain development
Impact of screen time on young children
AI's role in personalized learning and literacy
The concept of the 'baton pass' in education transitions
Strategies for supporting foundational skills in early learners
The role of instructional coaches in AI integration
Personal branding for educators and teachers
Resources for understanding AI in education

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest
02:17 The Shift in Early Childhood Needs: The “Wild West”
04:05 Foundational Skills and the Impact of Screen Time
06:54 Common Misconceptions About Early Childhood Development
08:52 The “Baton Pass” in Early Education Transitions
11:11 Resources and Support for Early Childhood Education
12:22 AI’s Role in Education and Future Opportunities
15:14 Using AI for Literacy and Research Skills
19:45 Supporting Literacy Development with AI
21:10 The Future of Student Skills in an AI World
22:33 The Role of Instructional Coaches in AI Integration
26:47 Personal Branding and Educator Creative Outlets
30:12 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Information

About our Guest: Dr. Kari Stubbs

Dr. Kari Stubbs is a PhD educator and edtech executive who has spent her career at the intersection of technology, learning, and child development. A former ISTE board member, she has worked alongside school districts across the country helping them think carefully about where and how technology serves students best. In her current work she sits with early childhood directors who describe a kindergarten readiness crisis unlike anything they have seen before. Children arriving without the foundational skills that make learning possible. She believes the edtech conversation is asking the right questions about technology after children arrive in school buildings. Her work asks what happened in the five years before they got there. The First Five: Before Screens is her free weekly newsletter and forthcoming book built around brain based parenting strategies for the first five years of a child's life. It sits at the intersection of neuroscience, intentional parenting, and the urgent question of how we raise children who are genuinely ready to learn, connect, and thrive in a world shaped by AI. She spent fourteen years at BrainPOP, whose mission to ignite curiosity about the world within and around young learners deeply informed her thinking about how digital tools can support rather than replace the human interactions that build developing brains.

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Amplifying language for our English learners: Featuring Antonio Fierro and Laura Stewart Sep 15, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Laura Stewart and Antonio Fierro explore the science of reading, language development, and strategies for supporting English learners through amplification and intentionality. They discuss the importance of oral language, translanguaging, and equity in literacy education.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

Chapters:

00:01 Episode Introduction
01:35 Science of Reading 3.0
03:24 Meet Antonio Fierro
05:08 From Deficit to Amplification
13:11 The Power of Oral Language
16:22 Language Form and Function
21:05 Understanding Translanguaging
22:48 Practical Language Amplification
31:06 Wait Time and Classroom Talk
33:41 Equity Through Language
37:58 Key Takeaways

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Science of Reading 3.0 Book -https://www.95percentgroup.com
95% Group Website -https://www.95percentgroup.com
TeacherCast Podcast Series -https://teachercast.net/95percentgroup

About our Guest: Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart is the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group. She is a nationally recognized Science of Reading and Structured Literacy advocate who has dedicated her career to improving literacy achievement at leading education companies. Stewart has more than 25 years of academic leadership experience. Most recently, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer for The Reading League and Chief Academic Officer for professional development with the Highlights Education Group. Other key education roles include vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and Zaner-Bloser, school district administrator and adjunct professor. She is the author of several training guides and training workshops, as well as 12 children’s books, and the co-author of The Everything Guide to Informational Text, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices (Corwin Press, 2014). She serves on several advisory boards, including The Path Forward for Teacher Preparation and Licensure in Early Literacy.

About the 95 Percent Group

95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, visit: https://www.95percentgroup.com.

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LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/
Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroup
Twitter –https://twitter.com/95percentgroup
Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/95percentgroupllc/

About our Guest: Antonio A. Fierro, EdD

Antonio A. Fierro, EdD, is the author of El muro de sonidos y deletreo, a Spanish sound–spelling phonetics curriculum for young children, and co-author of Kid Lips, both published by 95 Percent Group, where he currently serves as Literacy Expert in Residence. Dr. Fierro spent nearly two decades as part of the national LETRS cohort of literacy consultants led by Dr. Louisa Moats. Dr. Fierro has spearheaded initiatives to strengthen instruction for English learners, influencing educational policy and practice at both state and national levels. Drawing on this experience, he is dedicated to partnering with institutions of higher education to strengthen educator preparation programs, emphasizing the psychology of reading and preparing future teachers to meet the needs of all learners. In support of this work, he currently serves as a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz.

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Give Kids Time in Text: How to Bring Literacy Into Every Lesson Sep 14, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury interviews Caroline Davidson from World Book about literacy, content knowledge, and innovative tools like Classmate to support teachers and students. They explore strategies for integrating literacy across content areas and supporting diverse learners.

Become a High-Impact Leader:

This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards."

Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

The process of creating an encyclopedia and updating content
The importance of literacy as a gatekeeper to knowledge
How to support students with varying literacy levels
The launch and purpose of World Book's Classmate platform
Strategies for integrating literacy into content areas

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest
07:08 Supporting students with prior knowledge and content familiarity
08:01 Understanding the difference between literacy and content knowledge
09:27 The importance of practice and explicit instruction in literacy
10:58 Cognitive load and prior knowledge in reading comprehension
12:10 Supporting new students and diverse learners
13:29 Introduction to World Book's Classmate platform
14:41 How Classmate supports literacy and content knowledge
15:14 Literacy as a gatekeeper to knowledge
16:36 Assessing student literacy and decoding skills
18:10 Supporting teachers without an ELA background
19:32 Supporting literacy in non-ELA content areas
21:17 Getting started with Classmate for teachers
22:11 Using Classmate to enhance content and literacy
23:41 Embedding literacy supports with AI tools
24:15 The role of instructional coaching in literacy support
25:17 Making literacy part of classroom culture
26:40 Advice for teachers starting the school year
28:21 Resources to learn more about World Book and Classmate
28:52 Lightning round: book recommendations and classroom routines

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Parents as Literacy Advocates | Featuring Laura Stewart and Brett Tingley Sep 01, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this podcast episode, Laura Stewart invites guest Brett Tingley to the podcast to discuss the importance of bringing parents in as partners and advocates for their child’s education. Brett will share her very personal story of how she became a leader of a national parent movement, Parents for Reading Justice, and how parents can be strong change agents at all levels to ensure educational excellence for all students.

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Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

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Chapters:

00:58 Introduction to Brett Tingley and Her Mission
03:35 Brett's Personal Journey into Advocacy
04:13 Navigating Educational Challenges
06:32 Building Community Support
09:44 Expanding the Mission Nationwide
09:48 Parents and Teachers Working Together
12:49 Empowering Parents and Advocates
15:39 Creating a Professional Learning Community
16:06 Literacy as a Workforce Issue
18:43 The Importance of Early Intervention
21:46 Continuous Improvement in Education
24:26 The Role of Parents in Education
27:46 Advice for Parents and Community Engagement

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Science of Reading 3.0 Book -https://www.95percentgroup.com
95% Group Website -https://www.95percentgroup.com
TeacherCast Podcast Series -https://teachercast.net/95percentgroup

About our Guest: Laura Stewart

About the 95 Percent Group

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About our Guest: Brett Tingley

Brett Tingley mobilizes parents to demand evidence-based literacy instruction across the entire education system—from school districts to higher education—driving systemic reforms at the district, state, and national levels, including improved identification, intervention, and support for dyslexic students and all striving readers. Through her work as President of UA-KID, OH-KID, and Parents for Reading Justice, she has built a national parent network active in more than 20 states. She produces educational content including the documentary “Our Dyslexic Children” (over 200,000 views), a free online class, and the podcast “Literacy Now.” She serves on the Evidence Advocacy Center Parent Team, Drexel ALLIED Hub Advisory Board, 95 Percent Group Educational Leadership Council, the Stand for Children Illinois Early Literacy Team, the IDA Central Ohio advisory board and is a NCTQ Reading Fellow.

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How Career-Connected Learning Helps Students Move from Passengers to Explorers Aug 24, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Amanda Kocon from Edmentum discusses how educators can connect academic and career readiness from kindergarten through high school, emphasizing relevance, engagement, and the role of emerging technologies like AI in education.

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Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
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In This Episode…

Key topics we cover

Road to Readiness (K–12):Helping students connect learning today to career options tomorrow.
Motivation + active learning:Designing experiences that move students from passive “passengers” to engaged “explorers.”
Personalized pathways + assessment:Using data and tools (including solutions likeExact Path) to support growth and measurable outcomes.
AI literacy + responsible innovation:Preparing students for an AI-shaped world while keeping guardrails, transparency, and educator trust.
Family + community engagement:Strengthening the home–school connection with clearer, more actionable learning information.
Teacher support through insights:Turning classroom data into next steps teachers can actually use.

Practical takeaways for educators

Start career-connected thinking early(even in elementary) so students can see purpose in their learning.
Prioritize relevance and agencyto boost engagement and persistence.
Use data to guide action—not just to report outcomes.
Teach AI literacy on purpose:Pair curiosity with responsible-use expectations.
Build a culture of motivationby connecting learning to identity, goals, and real-world pathways.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and guest overview
01:19 Edmentum’s focus on career readiness (K–12)
02:06 Moving students from “passenger” to “explorer” mode
03:31 Engagement through relevance + real-world connections
05:42 Building a long-term culture of motivation + personalized pathways
07:38 Measurable outcomes + purpose-driven learning
12:39 AI in education: potential + precautions
16:04 AI literacy + preparing students for a tech-driven future
17:02 Partnerships + tools that support career exploration
18:59 Supporting parents/caregivers with transparency
20:45 Building educator partnerships + trust
22:44 Final message: finding purpose + joy in education

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Edmentum Official Website
Edmentum Courseware– Now with RoadTrip Nation videos integrated
Exact Path
MajorClarity
Trade Prep Powered by Interplay

About our Guest: Amanda Kocon

Amanda Kocon is Chief Strategy and Operating Officer for Edmentum. In this role, Amanda works to bring Edmentum’s long-term vision to life by connecting strategy to execution and ensuring that the organization’s goals for growth and impact are aligned with the current and future needs of our education partners and the students we serve. She has extensive experience setting strategy, growing and diversifying revenue across markets, and leading complex change. Prior to joining Edmentum, Amanda served as Chief Strategy Officer at The New Teacher Project (TNTP) and previously held senior leadership positions at JP Morgan Chase, including Chief Operations Officer of Global Futures and Options.

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About Edmentum

Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum's comprehensive, research-backed learning acceleration solutions with empowered and supported educators, you can change the direction of students' lives. We partner with K–12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design, implement, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student.

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Literacy Built in the Middle with Classmate (Featuring Mikayla Lee) Aug 23, 2026

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Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Michaela Lee from WorldBook discusses their new platform Classmate and how it supports literacy in middle school classrooms. The conversation covers the importance of integrating literacy across subjects, resources available, and strategies for teachers to enhance student reading skills.

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Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.

Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today!

In This Episode …

Get a quick look at howWorld Book is evolving in the digital age—and what “multimodal” content means for student engagement.
Learn whatClassMateis (a teacher-led reading + learning platform) and how it differs from World Book Online.
Explore whyliteracy can’t live only in ELA—and what content-area teachers can do to support reading without losing instructional time.
Hear how ClassMate supportsdiverse learnerswith built-in scaffolds like read-aloud and translation.
See how teachers can use ClassMate forcollaborative planningby sharing and co-managing assignments.
Preview what’s coming in this5-part series, including the role of AI and the importance of quality texts in literacy development.

Chapters:

01:05 Introduction to Michaela Lee and World Book
04:02 The Evolution of World Book in the Digital Age
07:00 Introducing Classmate: A New Learning Platform
09:58 Classmate's Features and Benefits for Teachers
12:55 Addressing Literacy Challenges in Middle School
15:24 Supporting Literacy Across All Subjects
18:10 The Importance of Quality Texts in Education
20:59 Looking Ahead: The Future of Literacy in Education

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

https://classmate.worldbook.com/

About our Guest: Mikayla Lee

Mikayla Lee is a Curriculum Designer at World Book. She brings seven years of classroom experience to her work, including two years teaching in the Chicago suburbs and five years teaching in Chicago Public Schools. Since joining World Book, Mikayla has been an integral part of the team building ClassMate, drawing on her literacy and curriculum-design expertise to shape the product’s development. Mikayla holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in educational policy, organization, and leadership from the University of Illinois.

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