35 Best Midwest Education Podcasts

1. The TechEd Podcast

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Bridging the gap between technical education & the workforce ? Hosted by Matt Kirchner, each episode features conversations with leaders who are shaping, innovating and disrupting the future of the skilled workforce and how we inspire and train individuals toward those jobs. STEM, Career and Technical Education, and Engineering educators - this podcast is for you!Manufacturing and industrial employers - this podcast is for you, too!MORE Host Matt Kirchner
Producer/Network Matt Kirchner
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2. Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

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If it relates to education and matters to you, we're talking about it on our podcasts. Unpacking Education shares in-depth conversations each Wednesday on timely topics with guests who share their expertise and experience—from teaching strategies, to educational technology, to equitable access to future-driven skills for all students. Tune in every Tuesday for a new Tech Talk For Teachers. 5 minutes jam-packed with practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips you can immediately apply in your classroom.MORE Host Paul Beckermann
Producer/Network AVID Open Access
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

3. University of Iowa College of Public Health

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The University of Iowa College of Public Health is a top-ranked school of public health, meeting the public health challenges of the 21st century through education, research, outreach, and community engagement.MORE Producer/Network CPH Communications
Email ****@uiowa.edu
Location Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 4KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

4. Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teach

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Welcome to Empowered Educator*Are you an ambitious education professional ready to elevate your career to a leadership position?*Do you have passions and interests you're eager to pursue, yet feel uncertain about taking that crucial next step?*Perhaps you're contemplating entrepreneurship to amplify your impact by launching your own coaching or consulting agency.Then this is the place for you!I'm Dr. Mel, your guide to navigating the transition into leadership. With over 20 years of expertise, I provide the strategies and insights that driven educators like you need to succeed...MORE Host Dr. Melinda Vandevort
Producer/Network Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship
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Location Missouri, United States
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5. Silver Lining for Learning

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Silver Lining for Learning (https://silverliningforlearning.org) is an ongoing conversation on the future of learning with educators and education leaders from across the globe. Hosted by Chris Dede, Curt Bonk, Punya Mishra & Yong Zhao, these conversations began under the 'dark cloud' of the COVID19 crisis and continue today. We see these conversations as space to discuss the creation of equitable, humanistic and sustainable learning ecosystems that meet the needs of all learners. These conversations are hosted live on YouTube every Saturday (typically 5:30 PM Eastern US time).MORE Hosts Punya Mishra, Chris Dede, Curt Bonk, Yong Zhao
Producer/Network Punya Mishra | Chris Dede | Curt Bonk | Yong Zhao
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 63 min Video Podcast YouTube
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6. 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 Producer/Network Dr. Amy Vujaklija and Dr. Joi Patterson
Email ****@govst.edu
Location University Park, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 40.3KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 32 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Leading Improvements in Higher Education with Stephen Hundley

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Leading Improvements in Higher Education with Stephen Hundley is an award-winning podcast service of the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis, the oldest and largest higher education assessment and improvement event in the U.S. Learn more at go.iu.edu/assessmentinstitute. The podcast profiles people, initiatives, institutions, and organizations improving conditions in higher education. Join thought leaders for engaging discussions of enduring and emerging topics, themes, and trends affecting colleges and universities...MORE Host Stephen P. Hundley
Producer/Network Assessment Institute in Indianapolis
Email ****@iupui.edu
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 940 Avg Length 53 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Petey Podcast

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Petey Podcast puts the professionals and partners of the Elyria Schools at your fingertips. Tune in for casual conversation and expert commentary on matters of education and student well-being, and keep with us for your regular dose of Pioneer positivity!MORE Producer/Network Elyria City School District
Email ****@elyriaschools.org
Location Elyria, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 14.3KTwitter 3.4K Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

9. Education Perspectives

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Education Perspectives podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in education from birth through productive work. Everyone seems to agree in principle that education is important. So, why is it so hard for us to get to a system that works for our society as it exists today? Taking the 30,000-foot view to look at the entirety of our multiple systems so that we might begin to plot a course toward transformational change is worthwhile. This type of change cannot happen until people are 'rowing the boat' in the same direction...MORE Host Liza Holland
Producer/Network Liza Holland
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10. Digital Gardening: Cultivating Digital Literacy in Higher Education

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A podcast exploring how educators and educational institutions are embracing the opportunities of today's technology-saturated landscapes and preparing students for complex, interconnected digital futures. This podcast is a project of the Digital Gardener Initiative at Indiana University, a multi-campus, interdisciplinary endeavor to promote integrating digital literacy, digital creativity, and digital learning into the curriculum. It is geared toward higher education teachers, leaders, and researchers interested in digital ways of knowing, doing, and making in the classroom and beyond.MORE Hosts Adam Maksl, Paul Cook
Producer/Network Digital Gardener Initiative at Indiana University
Email ****@iu.edu
Location Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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11. Ed Tech Hour

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The Chicago School is committed to advancing psychology education through technological innovation. We provide students innovative and practitioner-based learning experiences in which they are able to positively impact others around the world and address issues faced by underserved populations. Through the collaboration of administration, faculty, and students, this podcast was created in order to purpose our vision of innovation and global outreach.MORE Host Dr. Kelly Torres
Producer/Network Dr. Kelly Torres
Email ****@thechicagoschool.edu
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 55.1KInstagram 7K Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact

12. For the Purpose Of...

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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.MORE Hosts Keith Tramper, Sarah Wood, Katherine Fredrickson
Producer/Network Kent ISD EdTech
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13. The Advocate - A KASB Podcast

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The Kansas Association of School Boards Advocacy and Communications Teams bring you semi-regular updates from Topeka on current issues affecting K-12 Education.
Hosts Leah Fliter, Shannon Kimball
Producer/Network Kansas Association of School Boards
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Location Topeka, Kansas, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.2KTwitter 4.7K Avg Length 19 min Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

14. We Love Illinois Schools

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We are the Illinois State Board of Education, and we love Illinois schools. We are inspired by the passionate and innovative people who have dedicated their lives to Illinois students. Join us as we learn about their journeys into education, what they're proud of, and what keeps them coming back to education every day. Listen in to a new podcast from ISBE. Have an idea for a great guest? Email Dusty Rhodes at drhodes@isbe.net.MORE Host Dusty Rhodes
Producer/Network Illinois State Board of Education
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Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 50.3KTwitter 25.3K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

15. Made to Lead

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Brought to you by the Illinois Leadership Center at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, this podcast was created to deliver leadership education in a fun and easily digestible way. We are unleashing human potential because the world needs better leaders.MORE Producer/Network Illinois Leadership Center
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Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.9KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

16. Push Dose EMS

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Providing education and training to the EMS providers of Milwaukee County.
Producer/Network Milwaukee County OEM EMS
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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17. amplifiED

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This is AmplifiEd, the EdAllies podcast. At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have access to a rigorous and engaging education. We advance policies that put underserved students first, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what's possible for students...MORE Host EdAllies
Producer/Network EdAllies
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Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.4KInstagram 404 Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact

18. MedEd Thread

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MedEd Thread explores the latest innovations in medical education and amplifies the tremendous work of our educators across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise.
Producer/Network Cleveland Clinic Education Institute
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Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.9MTwitter 1.8MInstagram 223.8K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

19. LTC One-to-One

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Learn about the latest topics in edtech with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, a program of the Illinois State Board of Education. Each episode will include discussions about integrating the most recent tech into classrooms, interviews with movers and shakers in education technology, and answers to questions from listeners.MORE Hosts Linda DeYounge, Brian Bates
Producer/Network LTC Podcast
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Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 454Twitter 2.2KInstagram 182 Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact

20. Lutheran Education Podcast

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Introducing the Lutheran Education Podcast, brought to you by Lutheran Special Education Ministries. In this podcast we'll explore trends, issues and events surrounding Lutheran education. In each episode we'll invite educational experts to shed light on topics that support educators, administrators and staff.MORE Producer/Network Richard Schumacher
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Location Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 487 Avg Length 56 min Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

21. The Good Life EDU Podcast

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The Good Life EDU Podcast is dedicated to discussing all things education in the state of Nebraska and across the US. This program is presented by the Nebraska Educational Service Unit's Coordinating Council.MORE Host Andrew Easton
Producer/Network Andrew Easton
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Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 651Twitter 1.5KInstagram 737 Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

22. Community Conversations with NACSA

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Listen to experts in education discuss critical topics that  will help to answer questions like, 'What can be done to ensure families have access to high-quality education for their children? How can school leaders allow educators the autonomy they need to best serve students? How should schools be held accountable for their performance? And when we say 'quality,' what does that really mean?'MORE Producer/Network National Association of Charter School Authorizers
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.3KTwitter 7.5K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

23. Higher Education, Higher Purpose

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In today's ever-changing college admissions landscape, we're here to provide you with the latest insights and guidance. Whether you're a concerned parent, an eager student, a dedicated school counselor, or an admissions professional, our Higher Education, Higher Purpose podcast covers it all. Expect expert interviews, timely updates, personal stories, tips, and strategies to navigate the competitive world of college admissions. We're here to answer your pressing questions and empower you to confidently find the perfect fit for your higher education journey.MORE Producer/Network NACCAP
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Location Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 785Twitter 682Instagram 685 Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

24. The Become Here Project

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Welcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast. Tune in here for the latest and greatest stories and conversations regarding the largest provider of public education in Iowa. Our diverse community consists of more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff working in more than 60 schools in Iowa's capital city.Thank you for your interest in DMPS, an enriched school district that's proud of its past and prepared for the future.MORE Producer/Network Des Moines Public Schools
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Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 53.3KTwitter 18.3KInstagram 12.1K Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact

25. Linda's Keys to Academic Success

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Host Linda Hatfield is an Education Support Specialist at Muskingum University in New Concord, OH. She teaches 'Keys to Academic Success,' a class to help students dig into skills, tools, and strategies to help them find success in college. Linda has a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an educator for over 25 years. She recently became a certified life coach with the Coach Training Alliance.MORE Host Linda Hatfield
Producer/Network WMCO 90.7
Email ****@muskingum.edu
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.2KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

26. The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About Education

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A podcast dedicated to changing the way we talk and think about education. We all know that the field isn't perfect but there is plenty of awesome work happening everyday. Listen in as I profile educators who are positively impacting their staff, students, and communities.MORE Host Charles Williams
Producer/Network Charles Williams
Email ****@cwconsultingservice.com
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27. The Inside Ride: A Top 20 Training Podcast

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The Inside Ride will discuss current education issues through a Social-Emotional Learning lens.
Hosts Kevin Brennan, Tom Cody
Producer/Network Top 20 Training
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.5KTwitter 5.2K Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact

28. The UMSL College of Education Podcast

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This is the podcast of the UMSL College of Education. Join us to learn more about our innovative undergraduate and graduate education degree programs. We will also offer some tips to help you grow professionally so you can continue your hard work impacting the lives of your students and their families.MORE Producer/Network University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Education
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Location Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 26.2KTwitter 10KInstagram 9.3K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

29. Just Talk: The KC Educator Podcast

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This podcast is brought to you by the IUE and created for educators in Kansas City's urban schools. This is a space  where the IUE community, faculty, teachers, and students use a social justice lens to talk about theories and big ideas in education, putting those ideas into practice, and the social and historical contexts relevant to students and community.MORE Producer/Network Ryan Fitzpatrick
Email ****@umsystem.edu
Location Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 527Twitter 130 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

30. ROE 17 POD

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Education is empowerment. Join Regional Office of Education # 17, an educational service agency in Central Illinois as we interview different educators, leaders, innovators, and creators that are reimagining PK-12 education. Join us on Tuesday mornings for 17 minutes with ROE # 17.MORE Producer/Network Regional Office of Education # 17
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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31. Your Dream is Our Dream: Celebrating Student Success

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Your Dream is Our Dream: Celebrating Student Success brings you conversations with students and educators that ignite and inspire dreams. Students from all levels of education share in their own words how learning connects them to achieving their goals and exploring their ambitions.This podcast series is hosted and produced by Kent ISD Communications Specialist Joy Walczak and the team at WGVU Public Media.Kent ISD is proud to partner with WGVU in showcasing student success and how teaching and learning help make dreams come true.MORE Producer/Network WGVU STAFF
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Location Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 3KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

32. The Fishbowl: Eyes on Education

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A continuous conversation on all things education
Host Christopher Matheson
Producer/Network CS Partners
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33. The Inclusion Think Tank

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The Inclusion Think Tank Podcast is presented by New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE). This podcast features conversations with inclusive education experts and advocates to discuss the impact of inclusion in schools. It serves as a resource for educators, school administrators, and families who are seeking additional knowledge about topics related to inclusive education.NJCIE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves parents and educators in New Jersey...MORE Host Arthur Aston
Producer/Network NJCIE
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Location Little Falls, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.1KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 654 Get Email Contact