Looking to learn more about K-12 education updates, what Waldorf education looks like, or what tips other parents suggest for learning? No quiet time to read? We’ve got you covered with this round-up list of 100+ education podcasts.
Educators, parents, and researchers alike have embraced podcasting as a way to share information about the K-12 education world– and listening in to their conversations is free!
Podcasts are one of the most enjoyable and rapidly growing learning resources available today. In fact, there are more than five million podcasts out there. We’ve dug through a great many of them (though not two million) to bring you this list of education podcasts. Add these podcasts to your playlist when you need some inspiration or want to deepen your knowledge about all things K-12.
Click through the tabs below to find a topic that interests you. Most of these education podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, as well as other platforms.
Whether you’re a teacher wanting to make the most of your commute by learning about ed tech, or a mom considering a switch to homeschooling, there’s a podcast here for you.
Note that this education podcast list includes a diverse range of education perspectives. Inclusion on the round-up does not mean the podcast reflects the views of National School Choice Week. If we’re missing one of your favorites, let us know at pressoffice@schoolchoiceweek.com
The Special Ed Strategist Podcast
What It’s About: “The IEP process and the world of special education can be confusing and overwhelming for parents, teachers, and students, alike. But it doesn’t have to be! Learning Essentials has teamed up with experts to give you valuable insights into the IEP process and the world of special education —and it’s free! Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P as she hosts educators, psychologists, and other medical providers who provide pro tips on what to ask, what to bring, and what to take away from your next special education interaction.”
The Teaching Made Easy Podcast
What It’s About: “Teaching has become one of the hardest yet undervalued professions on the planet! Come join your host Farrah Henley, a 20-year veteran teacher, as she shares tips and strategies for saving your sanity and bringing your joy back for the profession you love! Teaching is hard….but it doesn’t have to be!”
The TeachThought Podcast
What It’s About: “Heterodox conversations to help educators think and better prepare learners for the modern world.”
The Wired Educator
What It’s About: “The Wired Educator Podcast: Becoming a Better Educator Now So You Can Make a Greater Impact and Enjoy a Higher Quality Lifestyle. The Host, Kelly Croy, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified teacher. He has been teaching in the classroom for over 24 years. Kelly is a speaker, artist, author and educator.”
This Teacher Life by Monica Genta
What It’s About: “A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, and struggles and successes, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.”
ThriveinEDU by Rachelle Dene Poth
What It’s About: “Welcome to the THRIVEinEDU podcast where learning happens and random thoughts related to all things education are shared. Listen in each week as I talk about some of the emerging trends and topics in education. Topics include Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Global Collaborations, Preparing Students for the Future, PBL, SEL, Coding, the Power of PLNS and more.”
Two Teachers Podcast
What It’s About: “A valuable teaching resource is time. Educators are always seeking to learn but find it difficult in the scramble that the profession come with. Two Teachers Podcast provides short professional development highlighting proven techniques and strategies to engage your students and help your classroom.”
Unbabbled
What It’s About: “Tune in twice a month to hear Stephanie Landis and Meredith Krimmel, two speech-language pathologists at The Parish School, interview guests from parents to industry professionals with the goal of providing guidance, insight and hope to those touched by children who are differently wired. Each episode will cover a different topic related to education or child development. Whether you’re the parent or caregiver of a neurodiverse child who has autism, a speech-language delay or a learning disability, or you’re an educator who works with special needs children, this show is for you.”
Unpacking Education
What It’s About: “If it relates to education and matters to you, we’re talking about it on our podcasts. Unpacking Education shares in-depth conversations each Wednesday on timely topics with guests who share their expertise and experience—from teaching strategies, to educational technology, to equitable access to future-driven skills for all students. Tune in every Tuesday for a new Tech Talk For Teachers. 5 minutes jam-packed with practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips you can immediately apply in your classroom.”
Unstuck: The Real Special Education Podcast
What It’s About: “Discussions between two professionals related to current trends and topics affecting the world of special education. They pull from a combined 40 years in the field to share stories, insight and potential solutions.”
Ven Con un Cuento
“Voces mágicas relatan historias protagonizadas por los personajes más queridos: un simpático patito al que llamaban feo, una bella princesa que cae en el sueño eterno, un soldadito enamorado hecho en plomo o un atrevido marinero llamado Simbad. Envuélvete en las historias más fantásticas. Cuentos tradicionales, relatados de hoy.”
Waldorfy: Exploring Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy
What It’s About: “Waldorfy serves to explore and explain Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy. In most episodes, I discuss topics with a Waldorf teacher, or someone with knowledge about anthroposophy, to deliver accurate, simple, interesting, information and explanations.”
Well PlayED
What It’s About: A podcast all about playful learning, #gamification, game based learning, and game inspired course design. Join in the fun with our crazy hosts as we talk about the passion of playful learning.”
What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous
What It’s About: “‘What I Want to Know’ provides answers to some of the biggest questions in education. As the traditional model undergoes a dramatic shift accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering what the future holds. Kevin P. Chavous connects with industry leaders to get their insights on how we can better prepare learners to unlock their full potential, no matter their learning environment.”
