35 Best Education Policy Podcasts

1. Have You Heard

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Occasionally funny and periodically informative, Have You Heard features journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider as they explore the age-old quest to finally fix the nation's public schools, one policy issue at a time.MORE Hosts Jennifer Berkshire, Jack Schneider
Producer/Network Have You Heard
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Michael Hicks, Susan Engel +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 497Facebook 314.1KTwitter 232.4KInstagram 329.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long 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. The Wonkhe Show

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Every week the Wonkhe team and guests from across higher education dissect the week's big policy developments, and we also feature views from around the sector.
Host Mark Leach
Email ****@wonkhe.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Gary Hughes, Ben Ward +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 83Twitter 39K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

3. The Education Exchange

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A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Paul E. Peterson, Senior editor of Education Next
Host Paul E. Peterson
Email ****@gov.harvard.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Robert Henderson
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 3.1KTwitter 145.9KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Intersect Ed

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Where the stories of Texas public education policy and practice meet.
Host Morgan Smith
Producer/Network Raise Your Hand Texas
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 46.9KTwitter 23.7KInstagram 5.6K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. dotEDU

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​​​​​​​​Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.MORE Producer/Network American Council on Education
Email ****@acenet.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 57 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Learning Curve

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Join The Learning Curve every Wednesday for insight and perspective on education, learning trends, school choice, and public policy. Our hosts and guests offer a mix of provocative commentary as they interview school leaders, innovators, bestselling authors, policymakers, and more. Send any suggestions, tips, and fan mail to ****@pioneerinstitute.org. Listen to all episodes of The Learning Curve at Ricochet.com .MORE Hosts Gerard Robinson, Cara Candal
Producer/Network Pioneer Institute
Email ****@virginia.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mike Goldstein, Julie Young +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. All4Ed Flash

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The 'All4Ed Flash' is the rebooted video series on important developments in education policy in Washington, DC.
Host Enrique Chaurand
Producer/Network Alliance for Excellent Education
Email ****@all4ed.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 5.3K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast

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Welcome to TSBA: Your Education Source - a podcast produced by the Tennessee School Boards Association. Tune in to hear discussions and interviews about legislation, legal topics, policies, and other happenings that affect public education in Tennessee.MORE Hosts Jenna Zwan Ambrose, Emily Vandivort Warren
Producer/Network Tennessee School Boards Association
Email ****@tsba.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 1.8K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Report Card with Nat Malkus

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The Report Card with Nat Malkus is the education podcast of the American Enterprise Institute. It is a hub for discussing innovative work to improve education from early childhood to higher education and the lives of America's children. It evaluates research, policy, and practice efforts to improve the lives of families, schools and students. The Report Card seeks to engage with everyone who is interested in education in an accessible way...MORE Host Nat Malkus
Producer/Network AEI Podcasts
Email ****@aei.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 169.2KInstagram 24.7K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Teachers Caucus Podcast

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Join Rodney Robinson and Shawn Sheehan as they amplify educator voices and strengthen teacher advocacy by providing diverse perspectives and discussion on the latest in education policy, politics, and current issues that impact the profession. Learn more about the hosts and The Teachers Caucus at www.teacherscaucus.com.MORE Hosts John Arthur, Shawn Sheehan, Rodney Robinson
Producer/Network The Teachers Caucus
Email ****@votejohnarthur.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 112Twitter 263Instagram 316 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Top Class: The OECD Education Policy Podcast | Teachers, PISA, Students

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Everything you need to know about teaching and learning in one podcast. Top Class, the OECD Education Podcast, interviews leading educators, researchers and policy experts about the big issues facing education systems around the world.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed and arguments employed on the 'TopClass' podcast and the recordings contained therein do not necessarily represent the official views of the OECD, its member countries, or non-members who have participated in any related work. This site may display third party videos or recordings...MORE Host Duncan Crawford
Producer/Network OECD Education & Skills
Email ****@oecd.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Rebecca Winthrop, Stephanie Jones +1 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 365.9KTwitter 703.9KInstagram 152.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. EdChoice Chats

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EdChoice Chats is the EdChoice team's official podcast. EdChoice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing educational choice as the best pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. We believe families, not bureaucrats, are best equipped to make K-12 schooling decisions for their children. Our team works at the state level to educate diverse audiences, train advocates and engage policymakers on the benefits of high-quality school choice programs...MORE Producer/Network EdChoice
Email ****@edchoice.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Shawn Peterson
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 15.2KTwitter 10.4KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Freedom to Learn

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Season 2 of the Freedom to Learn podcast makes the urgent case for returning education to states, communities, and families. In Washington, President Trump is challenging partisan teacher unions and federal bureaucrats by enacting a new K 12 scholarship tax credit, restructuring the Department of Education, and rooting out civil rights violations in schools. Each week, host Ginny Gentles speaks with policymakers and advocates about bold reforms that improve academic performance and shift power closer to students...MORE Producer/Network Ginny Gentles
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Erika Sanzi, Neal McCluskey +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Higher Ed Now

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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
Hosts William Bryan Paul, Kayla Johnston, Bradley Jackson, Sadie Webb
Producer/Network American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Email ****@goacta.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 9KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

15. NEPC Talks Education

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NEPC Talks Education podcasts are 30 minutes of high-quality policy information for educators, community members, policymakers, and anyone interested in education. They are also a great teaching resource and engaging drive-time listening.MORE Hosts Kevin Welner, Christopher Saldau00f1a
Producer/Network National Education Policy Center
Email ****@colorado.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Putting Students First

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In this League of Education Voters podcast, we interview students, policymakers, partners, and thought leaders to spotlight education policies, research, and practices so that together we can create learning environments where every Washington student feels safe, supported, and a positive sense of belonging.MORE Producer/Network League of Education Voters
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17. Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education

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How many times have you said to yourself, 'If I were the Minister for Education…?' Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end. simonmlewis.substack.comMORE Host Simon Lewis
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Apple Reviews 8Facebook 7.3KTwitter 1KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. NORRAG NETWORK

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NORRAG Podcast and KIX EMAP Podcast are produced by NORRAG, the Global Education Centre of the Geneva Graduate. The NORRAG Podcast features interviews with international experts talking about global developments in education policies and practice. To be featured in the Podcast contact us at: https://www.norrag.org/contact/The KIX EMAP Podcast is published every first Wednesday of the month, the Podcast is hosted by Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor at Chapman University, California, USA...MORE Host Ryan Allen
Producer/Network NORRAG NETWORK
Email ****@graduateinstitute.ch
Facebook 2KTwitter 5.5K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. Public School Matters

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Join the North Carolina Association of School Administrators' Advocacy Team for a brief and timely discussion on legislation and policy news affecting public schools. New podcasts are released weekly during NC General Assembly sessions and at other times as legislative and policy developments occur. Find the latest K-12 education news at www.NCASA.net or @NCASAtweets!MORE Producer/Network NC Association of School Administrators
Email ****@ncasa.net
Recent Guest Kimberly Jones
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20. Ten-Minute Top Ten

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The Georgia Partnership's Ten-Minute Top Ten podcast spotlights research and policy content that informs the daily work of Georgia's education leaders in the broader advocacy community.
Host Matthew Smith
Producer/Network The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Email ****@gpee.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4KTwitter 4.6K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Education On The Line

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Education On The Line (formerly titled Sparking Equity) is a podcast focusing on the mounting political, financial, legal and ideological threats to public education. It will provide strategies to help education leaders and decisionmakers traverse the current perilous education landscape. Join media innovator and veteran education journalist Louis Freedberg as he interviews school leaders about how they are coping with attacks on public schools emanating from Washington D.C. -- while staying focused on how to ensure that all students succeed...MORE Host Louis Freedberg
Producer/Network Advancing Education Success Initiative
Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guests Sarah Brown, Skye Perryman +6 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Behind the Bills

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Behind the Bills is your go-to podcast for the latest updates on access, policy, and political work affecting education in California. Iván Carrillo will provide insider insights from Sacramento, including the daily efforts of ACSA's governmental relations team, legislative policy committee, and key stakeholders as they work to influence policy and budget decisions. Stay informed on the issues that impact your job and the students you serve, with behind-the-scenes looks at the inner workings of ACSA.MORE Producer/Network Association of California School Administrators
Email ****@acsanetwork.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Paul Mitchell, Megan Baier
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights

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ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights is a weekly podcast that provides quick, timely updates about K-12 education legislation across the country. Hosted by the ExcelinEd in Action Advocacy team, we track and report on bills about several key student-centered policy areas, including early literacy, the teacher pipeline, school funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways...MORE Producer/Network ExcelinEd in Action
Email ****@excelined.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. Learning Curve

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Learning Curve breaks down education policy so parents and citizens can understand what's really happening in their schools. Hosted by Colorado parent and activist Erin Brantley and education policy expert Ross Izard, the show takes listeners inside the world of school choice, funding, legislation, school boards, and the policies shaping K 12 education. Each episode translates complex education policy into plain language, helping parents understand where decisions come from—and how they can get involved before those decisions impact their kids...MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. Degrees of Change

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A podcast from California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy that explores how smart higher education and workforce policies can help Californians learn, contribute, and thrive. Through candid conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, this podcast brings bold ideas and practical solutions to address some of the state's most pressing challenges.MORE Recent Guest Senator Roger Niello
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26. CEEPing Up with Education

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CEEPing Up with Education is a semi-regular podcast that focuses on current topics in the education landscape, including education policy and issues in education. Produced by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University, this podcast is for anyone interested in the state of education in the United States and across the globe.MORE Host Kristin Schumacher
Producer/Network Center for Evaluation and Education Policy
Email ****@indiana.edu
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27. PEP (Public Education Policy) Talk: An AASA Podcast

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PEP Talk is a monthly podcast from AASA, The School Superintendents Association, spotlighting public school superintendents, policy makers, researchers and more to help you get engaged in education policy in new ways.MORE Recent Guests Tobin Novasio, Tara Thomas +1 more
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28. Can We Get A Minute?

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'Can We Get A Minute?' cuts through the confusion of education policy to answer the questions teachers are too busy to research themselves. Join Jenn Ellis (a recovering lawyer) and Rebeca Shackleford (a former teacher and principal) as they decode who really calls the shots in our schools. From classroom policies to curriculum decisions, they break down complex education bureaucracy into actionable insights...MORE Email ****@all4ed.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Advocate for Schools Podcast

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Alabama education legislation and policy. We break it down, so you don't have to.Advocacy goes beyond supporting or opposing a position. Alabama's school boards are expected to use their voice to translate for state policymakers the diverse needs and challenges of public education in their communities. AASB's AI Host, 'Allie', gives a brief audio breakdown of what you need to know each week of the session— including which bills we're tracking and what they mean for Alabama school systems. Follow so you never miss one.MORE Email ****@alabamaschoolboards.org
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

30. Capitol to the Classroom

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Welcome to Capitol in the Classroom, where Texas education policy meets real-life classrooms! We're three AISD educators on a mission to unpack how TXLEGE decisions shape the work happening in our schools.This isn't about politics- it's about elevating voices in public education so that our students can thrive.MORE Email ****@argyleisd.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Kevin Cantrell
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31. Commonwealth Classroom

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Commonwealth Classroom is your go-to podcast for understanding the climate of education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Whether it's changes coming out of the Virginia General Assembly, directives from the Virginia Department of Education, or local school board decisions that ripple statewide, we break it down so you can stay informed — and get involved. Education policy isn't just something discussed within governing bodies; it affects classrooms in every corner of Virginia.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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32. Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast

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Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies...MORE Producer/Network ExcelinEd
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Brighter Futures with Education Development Trust

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Hello and welcome to Brighter Futures - the podcast brought to you by Education Development Trust. I'm Tony McAleavy from Education Development Trust and I'll be your host throughout this series. Since starting as Education Director here I've had the pleasure of being involved in extensive education reform within many countries across the world, particularly those in the UK, Middle East and Africa...MORE Host Tony McAleavy
Producer/Network Education Development Trust
Email ****@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3Twitter 9.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. The Education Podcast

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Martin and Rob discuss the main policy issues affecting education in England.Along the way we'll look at Early Years, Schools, Leadership, Exams, FE/HE. Inspection, Pensions and much more.
Host Martin Hodge
Email ****@community-tu.org
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35. Pencils Down

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Pencils Down is a podcast from the University of Chicago's Public Policy Podcast team focusing on education, policy, education policy, policy education, and everything in between. Hosted by Sam Zuckert, each episode features interviews with students, educators, academics, and policy makers about notable education and policy topics and their own educational journeys.Sam Zuckert is a graduate student at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Previous to attending the Harris School, Sam worked in Boston Public Schools as a data analyst and systems manager...MORE Host Sam Zuckert
Producer/Network UC3P
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Facebook 313 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact