Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth
Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and effective learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom management challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl brings insights from more than 100 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday for actionable coaching and teaching strategies, along with inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on the students and teachers you support.
Start with one of our fan-favorite episodes today (S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 197
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Stop Teaching Alone: Find Your Community (Step-by-Step)
Feeling isolated in your classroom? Discover how joining a Professional Learning Community (PLC) this summer can completely transform your September teaching experience!
In this episode of Schoolution…
From Classroom to Community: The Connection Revolutionizing Education
Transform your teaching with the 5-Circle Community Connection Strategy! 🎯
Tired of feeling disconnected from your community? In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Summer Series, I revea…
Stop Losing 100+ Pencils Per Year: The System That Actually Works
🎯 Transform Your Pencil Chaos Into a Self-Managing System!
Tired of picking up pencils like confetti? Discover how to implement Mrs. Wheeler's brilliant solution - a simple number system and toothbrus…
You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: Essential Self-Care for Teachers
Sustainable self-care for educators doesn't require costly spa days, but rather a practical approach tailored to your life. Learn how to implement a simple wellness plan and prioritize teacher wellbe…
3 Easy Steps to Fix Your Classroom Library Fast!
Transform Your Chaotic Classroom Library into an Organized System in 3 Simple Phases! 📚
Is your classroom library a mess? Discover how to turn that literary tornado into an organizational system with …
BONUS: Teacher Hacks to Preserve Your Sanity
This bonus episode highlights how the Danish education system's focus on community well-being can inspire change. Pernille Ripp's insights emphasize that teachers need to embrace good enough for effe…
How One Teacher Fought Back Against Burnout with Pernille Ripp
In this episode featuring Pernille Ripp, discover how the Danish education system values community well-being over individual success, fostering a supportive environment for educators. You will gain …
BONUS: Why School Leaders Need to Be Vulnerable
In this bonus episode, discover how transformational change in education requires three essential elements and a strategic approach. Based on a conversation with Stephen Polera and Dr. Wendy Bunker, …
From Red Flags to Reading Success: The Audit Every School Needs with Stephen Polera & Dr. Wendy Bunker
When K-2 intervention numbers and 3rd-grade reading struggles reached crisis levels, Westmoreland Central School took action. Stephen Polera and Dr. Wendy Bunker explain how aligning district systems…
BONUS: The Secret Toolkit Every Teacher Needs
This bonus episode emphasizes why educators need to go beyond passively accepting policies and instead become informed advocates. Learn how federal education policy directly impacts classrooms and wh…
Exclusive Sneak Peek at What's Coming This Summer with Schoolutions Teaching Strategies!
🍎✨ Teachers, you've almost made it to summer break! 🌟
Instead of taking a podcast hiatus, I'm creating 20 mini episodes packed with actionable tasks to set you up for fall success, while still priorit…
Federal Judge BLOCKS Trump's Plan to Shut Down Education Department with Olivia Wahl
This episode shares how federal policies impact real students in classrooms, emphasizing educators' role in advocating for services. Learn why teachers have the power to advocate effectively for esse…
BONUS: School Attendance Reform That Works!
Learn about a school attendance reform that actually works! Discover strategies to combat chronic absenteeism and increase student engagement.
In this bonus episode, I discuss my conversation with Nao…
How This School District Cut Chronic Absenteeism 40% with Naomi Tolentino Miranda
Learn how this school district cut chronic absenteeism by 40% through community outreach and building connectedness. Find out the attendance solutions they implemented to make a positive impact on sc…
BONUS: Rethinking PTA Fundraising: 5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding
In this bonus episode, I reflect on my conversation with journalist Tom Hayden about the PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois. This groundbreaking initiative pooled $650,000 from wealthy sc…
Rich Schools vs. Poor Schools: What is a PTA Equity Fund? with Tom Hayden
In this eye-opening episode, I speak with Tom Hayden, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Journalism, about the controversial PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois.
We …
BONUS: Coaching Mistakes I've Made That Actually Improved My Teaching
Discover why learning through mistakes is the foundation of effective instructional coaching! In this bonus episode, I explore Jim Knight's seven essential success factors for instructional coaching …
The 7 MUST-HAVE Factors for Successful Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight
Learn the 7 must-have factors for successful instructional coaching in this video featuring Jim Knight. From the Impact Cycle to the partnership approach, these tips will help you coach for success!
J…
BONUS: Why Belonging Matters: The Science Behind Inclusion in Education
Discover the science behind why belonging matters in education. Learn about inclusion strategies, diversity in schools, and how to boost student engagement.
In this bonus episode, I explore the critic…
They Gave Schools An Impossible Choice: What You Need to Know with Erica Meltzer of Chalkbeat
In this powerful interview, Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat discusses the Trump administration's controversial efforts to reinterpret Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and eliminate DEI programs in schoo…