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Education Counts Podcast
The EdCounts Podcast explores the wide world of education through conversations with experts! Science, school choice, language, mental health, you name it - our goal is to help you learn about topics and trends that matter to you.
Episodes
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School Closures - Where Do Students Go?June 18, 2026Schools close for a number of reasons, but the effects of closures always impact students, families, and staff. In this episode, we'll hear from Jeremy Lugbill, CEO of the Career Academy Network of Pu...
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Exploring Health and Learning with the Building Strong Brains CoalitionMarch 03, 2026The first 18 months of a child's life are incredibly important when it comes to brain development. So how can we ensure that both children and parents are healthy at this stage? In this episode, Candy...
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The Impact of Indiana's Funding Cuts on Pre-K ProvidersDecember 18, 2025Access and affordability of pre-K have been challenges for decades. But recent state budget cuts in Indiana are making those challenges much more acute. In this episode, we’ll learn about the impact...
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AI in Schools - What's the Best Policy?October 24, 2025AI is now present in schools across the nation, and it's not going away anytime soon. But how are teachers and administrators responding to its academic pros and cons? Amy Dirlam, Assistant Superinten...
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How Communities Can Prevent Child Abuse and NeglectSeptember 23, 2025Whether it's in homes, schools, or on social media, it takes a community to ensure the safety and growth of children. In this episode, Angie Skwarcan of The CASIE Center and Kim Yoder of Child and Par...
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Teaching Science with...Art? How Does That Work?August 26, 2025Science is a vast and complex field, and it can be challenging for scientists to share their work with students and the general public. In this episode, we'll chat with Dr. Maggie Fink and Dr. Shahir ...
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Supporting Teacher Well-BeingJuly 09, 2025Teachers are the heartbeat of classrooms - but they deal with a number of stressors on a daily basis, which can lead to burnout. So how can we ensure that educators are physically and mentally healthy...
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The Education Ecosystem - Reshaping Community PartnershipsJuly 08, 2025How are communities, schools, and businesses reshaping partnerships amidst an ever-changing education landscape? We'll hear from Lauren Hall Riggins, a director at Empower Schools, and Dr. Byron Ernes...
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Cell Phone Bans in Schools - Are They Working?July 07, 2025Cell phone bans in schools are growing across the United States, as educators and policy makers hope to improve student performance and well-being. But are the bans achieving their goals? High school...











