State of Ed Podcast

Ep. 83: Partnering for Equality

Nick and Marc spend time with Dr. Cynthia Taines, a sociologist, associate professor, and author of The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide. They discuss the many inequities facing our nation's schools and the potential solutions that could bridge existing divisions. Find Dr. Taines: website [http://cynthiataines.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cynthiatainesauthor/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580111261296] Follow Marc on X [http://twitter.com/marcisseks], online [http://marcisseks.com/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@edupyro], or YouTube [http://youtube.com/@edupyro] Check out Marc's latest book, CAPTIVATE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898] Click HERE [https://youtu.be/f2pSb32hhc4] to watch this episode of State of Ed Podcast

Ep. 82: Human-Centered AI

In their ongoing FETC [https://www.fetc.org/] series, Nick and Marc sit down with Jeff Piontek, an education leader, author, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience advancing early literacy, instructional design, and school leadership. Jeff is the former director of instructional and informational technology for the NYCDOE. His work focuses on protecting the human foundations of learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Jeff is also the creator of the AI, EI, O, and You framework, a practical model designed to help educators and leaders balance innovation with well-being, oral language development, and human agency. Find Jeff Piontek: website [http://jeffpiontek.com/], X [https://x.com/jeffpiontek], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpiontek/] Check out Kibeam [https://kibeam.com/]. Follow Marc on X [http://twitter.com/marcisseks], online [http://marcisseks.com/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@edupyro], or YouTube [http://youtube.com/@edupyro] Check out Marc's latest book, CAPTIVATE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898] Click HERE [https://youtu.be/PiZdcEJhLiU] to watch this episode of State of Ed Podcast

Ep. 81: Using AI to Grow MEGA Minds

In their ongoing FETC [https://www.fetc.org/] series, Nick and Marc sit down with Austin Levinson, Director of Learning at MEGAMINDS [https://gomegaminds.com/]. They discuss the shifting landscape of edtech and how MegaMinds is leveraging artificial intelligence to create more meaningful learning experiences for students in schools. Follow Austin Levinson on LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-levinson-innovator] See MegaMinds in action [https://www.loom.com/share/3d6ff87f3e5e41bda3a95c436edd46ad]. Follow Marc on X [http://twitter.com/marcisseks], online [http://marcisseks.com/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@edupyro], or YouTube [http://youtube.com/@edupyro] Check out Marc's latest book, CAPTIVATE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898] Click HERE [http://www.youtube.com/@edupyro] to watch State of Ed Podcast

Ep. 80: Champion of Teachers

First-timers at the FETC [https://www.fetc.org/] Annual Conference in Orlando, Nick and Marc got to meet many incredible educators from across the country. In this episode, they sit down with the incomparable Barbara Bray, who gushes about her love of teachers and addresses the importance of remembering your "why." Get to know Barbara Bray: online [https://barbarabray.net/about-2/], Grow Your Why Podcast [https://barbarabray.net/podcasts-2/podcasts-2/], her books [https://whypresspublishing.net/] Follow Marc on X [http://twitter.com/marcisseks], online [http://marcisseks.com/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@edupyro], or YouTube [http://youtube.com/@edupyro] Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898]

Ep. 79: Learning to Captivate

Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers. Follow Marc on X [http://twitter.com/marcisseks], online [http://marcisseks.com/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@edupyro], or YouTube [http://youtube.com/@edupyro] Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898] https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898