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
Why This Teenager's Approach to Digital Literacy is Genius
Meet Olivia "Liv" Van Ledtje, the remarkable 15-year-old who transformed her experience with bullying into a global movement for digital literacy and student empowerment. In this inspiring conversati…
23 Students Share What Makes Teachers Unforgettable
What Students REALLY Want from Teachers (23 Kids Reveal the Truth)
Discover what truly matters to students through authentic voices from kindergarten to 12th grade! In this powerful episode of Schoolu…
Why Books in Bedrooms Matter More Than You Think!
Join bestselling author and nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson as she shares her powerful "Put a Book on Every Bed" Christmas tradition that's transforming family literacy across Am…
Build Stronger Teacher Teams with Bite-Sized Coaching
Tired of overwhelming your teachers with endless professional development? Discover the game-changing "Coaching à la Carte" approach that's transforming how instructional coaches support educators!
I…
How a Music Teacher Created His Own AI Co-Teacher
Transform Your Overcrowded Classroom with the "Cyber-Teachey" Co-Teaching Method!
Discover how music educator Noah Teachey revolutionized his approach to classroom management and student engagement wh…
How Can We Help LGBTQ+ Kids Feel Safe at School?
🏳️🌈 Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Critical Conversation for Educators
Join award-winning educator and Professor Emeritus Lester Laminack in this powerful discussion about supporting LGBTQ+…
Students Walked Out - Here's What the Superintendent Did Next
🎓 When Students Feel Safe Enough to Share Their Truth - Everything Changes
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Cosimo Tangorra Jr. shares his transformative journey from privilege to becoming an equity…
The Shocking Truth About Teen Sleep Deprivation
Are your students falling asleep in class? This groundbreaking conversation with sleep specialists Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright reveals the shocking truth: 95% of high school seniors are severely…
Why Education Needs More Field Work (and Less Theory)
🌍 Discover how Presidential Award winner Helen Corveleyn revolutionizes elementary STEM education through international fieldwork and outdoor learning! From swimming with whale sharks in Baja to stud…
One Book, One World: How This Global Initiative is Uniting Classrooms
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Pernille Ripp, the visionary educator behind the Global Read Aloud that connects over 1 million students across 85 countries. In this powerful interview, …
When to Quit: Pulitzer Winner Explains
When should you quit? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and UC Berkeley Dean Geeta Anand shares the Buddhist-inspired framework that transformed her career and can revolutionize yours.
In this powerfu…
How to Stop Point-Chasing & Start Learning
🎯 Are you tired of students chasing points instead of actually learning? This groundbreaking conversation with Sarah M. Zerwin reveals why traditional grading systems are failing our students and how…
I Watched Kids Learn to Read (and it was beautiful)
Join reading intervention specialist Linda Farrell as she reveals the assessment-driven approach that's helping struggling readers across America. From her unique journey as a former investment banke…
Unmasking the Hidden Biases in Our Classrooms
Why Most Implicit Bias Training FAILS (And What Actually Works) - Deputy Superintendent Reveals All
Discover why traditional one-shot implicit bias training doesn't work and learn the proven 30-hour m…
Speech Therapy Secrets: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
When Should You Worry About Your Child's Speech Development? Expert Insights from 22-Year School Speech Pathologist
Join me as I interview veteran speech pathologist Susie Betancourt, who shares cruci…
How to Stop Bullying and School Violence Before They Start
Globally-renowned expert in bullying and school violence, Professor Ron Avi Astor, shares strategies to stop bullying and school violence before they begin. Ron illuminates years of research conduct…
Being 'Pro-Kid' in 2024: What Teachers REALLY Need to Know
🎓 Transform Your Classroom with Radical Listening & Pro-Kid Strategies
Join education expert Cornelius Minor in this powerful conversation about revolutionizing classroom management, student engageme…
The Award-Winning School Farm That Uses 95% Less Water
How One Principal Transformed Student Nutrition & STEM Learning Through Vertical Farming
Discover how (former) Principal David Friedrich revolutionized his elementary school through innovative vertica…
How COVID Left Special Needs Kids Behind
When the pandemic hit, special needs students were left behind in ways that most people don't realize. In this eye-opening interview, special education expert and parent advocate Tina Andrews reveals…
The School Secretary Who Changes Lives
Meet Tricia Coon: The Office Assistant Who's Revolutionizing Student Support & Classroom Management
Discover how one remarkable school office assistant transformed her district by mastering classroom …