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• Advancing Multilingual Learner Literacy: District Leadership in Action

  This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Vista.The webinar recording can be accessed here.District administrators and supervisors are uniquely positioned to drive systemwide change that supports equitable literacy outcomes for multilingual learners. This edWeb podcast discussion brings together perspectives from research, policy, district leadership, and instructional approaches.The presenters share:Concrete strategies for systematizing curriculum, instructional models, and teacher supportApproaches to sustaining professional development and progress monitoringGuidance on family engagement and adapting to various district culturesReal-world examples of laying a research-backed foundation for multilingual learner successAll registrants receive downloadable checklists, project templates, and a curated set of actionable resources to support ongoing success.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.VistaHighest-quality integrated print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learnersDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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• Families Make the Difference: Practical Ways to Boost Early Literacy and Math

  This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Khan Academy Kids.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Family engagement is one of the highest-leverage ways to accelerate early literacy and math—when it fits real families’ time, languages, and routines. In this edWeb podcast, moderated by Allison Leedie, School Partnerships—Khan Academy Kids and former educator and literacy coach, with guests from School City of Hobart, Lori Anderson, Director of Elementary Curriculum, and Sara Gutierrez, Director of Early Learning, PreK–2 educators explore practical strategies that connect school and home.You learn to:Launch weekly home routines for phonological awareness, vocabulary, and early numeracyAdapt multilingual, family-friendly messages and visual guides caregivers can use tomorrowAlign centers and take-home activities so families see and reinforce priority skillsTrack progress with simple checks and celebrate growth to sustain engagementListeners leave with strategies that can be put into action on the very next day, and a district example from Hobart that shows how small habits build big gains—while honoring diverse caregivers and busy schedules. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-2 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.Khan Academy KidsInspire a lifetime of learning and discovery with our fun educational program for kids ages 2 - 8.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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• Boost STEM Anywhere with UDL + Drones: CAST Take Flight

  This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Robolink, creators of CoDrone EDU.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.What happens when you combine inclusive design with emerging educational technology?CAST’s Take Flight study explored that question, and now YOU can get first access to the study’s impact with actionable recommendations to help any school transform STEM learning.Across 11 states, more than 1,100 middle school students learned to code and fly drones through UDL-aligned lessons (Universal Design for Learning) that significantly increased their STEM interest, skills, and sense of belonging. Plus, with Take Flight’s curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL), teachers reported a 40% boost in confidence and strong intent to continue the program.In this edWeb podcast, moderated by CAST’s Dr. Amanda Bastoni, Dr. Jessica Hall (CAST Senior Research Scientist), Chris Hesselbein (Director of Oregon’s Northwest STEM Hub), Laurie Prewandowski (Digital Learning Specialist and DoD STEM Ambassador), and Adrienne White (Robolink Director of Marketing) share data-driven strategies that educators in rural communities and beyond can use to expand STEM pathways through UDL and drones. Learning objectives include:Discover data-backed strategies to meet district priorities for STEM, CTE, and computer science standardsAlign drone lessons with career-connected learning goals, emphasizing local and industry-relevant applicationsCenter CBPL that sustains teacher growth and instructional equityWhether you’re in a rural community or an urban one, the free Take Flight curriculum offers a replicable model to help all students see themselves in STEM—and soar. This edWeb podcast is of interest to grades 5–12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.RobolinkRobolink creates robotics and edtech solutions that equip students with skills for STEM careers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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• Advancing Grade-Level, Meaningful Instruction Through Mindset and System Alignment

  This edWeb podcast is sponsored by UnboundEd.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.While the free GLEAM® instruction framework—grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful—offers guiding principles and strategies to get to the art of teaching, its not-so-secret power lies in its ability to inform systems. This edWeb podcast invites listeners to look beyond tools and resources to consider how GLEAM shapes mindsets, planning, and leadership.Drawing on years of coaching and consulting across schools and districts, we push on our hypothesis to help you refine your theory of action—and help you adjust your thinking about improvement to align with GLEAM. By the end of this session, listeners are able to:Use GLEAM to surface mindset work and shift adult culture toward student-centered, effective instructionApply GLEAM as a lens for examining and strengthening organizational and instructional operating frameworksLeverage GLEAM to evaluate and align tools, resources, and practices that drive meaningful teaching and learningThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.UnboundEdWe partner with educators to improve instruction so all kids thrive.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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• Improving Professional Learning Systems for Today’s Educators: Playbook for State and Local Leaders

  This edWeb podcast is hosted by SETDA.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.SETDA, in partnership with ISTE+ASCD, Learning Forward, and FullScale, has developed Improving Professional Learning Systems to Better Support Today’s Educators: How Title II, Part A Offers a Model for State and Local Leadership, a new guide on strengthening state and local systems for edtech and AI professional learning, that was released at the SETDA Leadership Forum on November 5, 2025. In this edWeb podcast, listeners learn about the research behind the guide, key recommendations for leaders, and strategies for building sustainable systems that expand educator capacity.This session emphasizes how Title II-A and braided funding can shift professional learning from compliance-driven training to educator-driven growth. By highlighting coaching models, PLC structures, and AI literacy building opportunities, the panelists show how systems can empower educators to set goals, lead peers, and personalize learning pathways. Listeners explore strategies that build capacity while ensuring professional learning is sustained and aligned to instructional vision.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and state education leaders.SETDASETDA is the principal association representing U.S. state and territorial edtech leaders.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

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