Teacher Reporting Labs

What teachers really think about AI in the classroom

Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2025 Teacher Workshop, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is impacting classrooms—and what that means for teaching and learning. Educators share their first experiences with AI tools, ...

Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week

In this special Teacher Appreciation Week segment, we flipped the mic and gave space to educators who reflected on the small moments that make it all worth it—student shoutouts, surprise gifts, and memories that linger. This episode is an audio love le...

TRL LIVE! More than teachers: Passions, hobbies, and finding fulfillment

Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2024 Teacher Workshop, this episode features educators reflecting on the challenges of balancing their work with personal passions. Through honest conversations, they share a range of hobbies—from po...

How teachers can deal with not being OK

Discover the truth behind the ubiquitous “it’s okay not to be okay” memes in this bonus episode.  Join SRL host Mike Conrad as he continues his conversation with Dr. Melanie Schwartz, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and the owner of Viewpoint Psycholog...

Teachers explore the importance of taking care of their mental health and well being

How do you take care so that you can better support your students? In this episode, we’ll hear from teachers and uncover practical tips for self-care and maintaining work-life boundaries in the demanding field of teaching. Specifically covered in this ...