6 Best Chicago Education Podcasts

1. Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

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Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!MORE Hosts Amanda Cardenas, Marie Morris
Producer/Network Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 304Facebook 992Instagram 8.7K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Disrupt Education

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Disrupt Education began in 2015 when Peter Hostrawser, inspired by an EF Tour to Europe, saw students reimagine education and heard Sir Ken Robinson challenge the status quo. This sparked Peter's mission to rethink the stagnant system.The podcast shares diverse stories from learners, educators, and EdTech innovators, offering fresh perspectives and pushing boundaries to create an education system that truly empowers students.Join Peter Hostrawser and co-host Alli Dahl today!MORE Hosts Peter Hostrawser, Alli Privitt
Producer/Network Disrupt Education
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 2.2KInstagram 967 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Teach Different

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This is a podcast for conversations - real conversations about ideas that matter. We use a powerful 3-Step Method to break down quotes from the world's greatest thinkers and we tackle themes like anger, civic responsibility, kindness and humility. Join us in our quest to inspire critical thinkers and problem solvers to 'think outside the cave' and become the wise leaders our society so desperately needs. https://teachdifferent.comMORE Hosts Steve Fouts, Dan Fouts
Producer/Network Teach Different
Email ****@teachdifferent.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 2KTwitter 373Instagram 693 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Shift Everything

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There are those who say 'that's just the way things are' and there are those who push for change. The West40 team of educators and advocates, led by Dr. Mark Klaisner, is the latter. Shift Everything challenges the education community to shake up their thinking and prepare to challenge the status quo to make the impossible become possible.MORE Host Dr. Mark Klaisner
Producer/Network Shift Everything
Email ****@west40.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi

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Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi is a podcast supported by Governors State University. This outreach to educators began in November of 2020 as Teaching and Learning: Theory vs Practice in the midst of a global pandemic and continues today as we shift to a new normal. We talk to guests from every aspect of education -- teachers, students, administrators, support personnel, and parents. You will hear a range of educators and topics, all of them with lasting relevance to our ongoing work of bringing attention to education and elevating the importance of diversity and inclusion...MORE Hosts Dr. Amy Vujaklija, Dr. Joi Patterson
Producer/Network Dr. Amy Vujaklija and Dr. Joi Patterson
Email ****@govst.edu
Location University Park, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 40.1KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 5.6K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

6. From Selected to Elected: Unpacking the Chicago Board of Education

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Join Raise Your Hand Illinois for Public Education as we unpack the Chicago Board of Education, exploring its policies, decision-making processes, and impact on students, families, and communities.Starting with the November 5, 2024 school board election, each episode features insights and in-depth discussions aimed at demystifying the board's role in shaping public education in Chicago.HostsNatasha Erskine, Raise Your Hand Executive DirectorKathleen Hayes, Raise Your Hand Elections Program Coordinator - ContractorAudio editing by Lee Ann Searight, CPS ParentMusic by Dylan P., CPS StudentLearn more about Raise Your Hand Illinois on our website and across social media!Web: www.ilraiseyourhand.orgSocials: @ilrai..MORE Producer/Network Raise Your Hand Illinois
Email ****@ilraiseyourhand.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact