About this episode

Stacey and Patrice explore the energy of 2026, focusing on educational technology, student mental health, and the launch of their upcoming book.

Stacey and Patrice are back! In this episode, they explore the energy of 2026—a year of "one" symbolizing new beginnings, creativity, and the launch of their upcoming book. The duo dives deep into the tension between educational technology and student mental health, the power of local microspaces, and the urgent need for relational accountability in our schools. Articles mentioned in this episode:  https://www.the74million.org/article/these-schools-are-seeing-a-january-enrollment-surge/ https://www.k12dive.com/news/senators-discuss-school-tech-limits-amid-youth-mental-health-crisis/809805/ https://www.k12dive.com/news/positive-school-climate-academics-student-attendance-chronic-absenteeism/809379/ Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Stacey, Patrice

Topics covered

• educational technology
• student mental health
• local microspaces
• relational accountability
• new beginnings
• creativity

Keywords

• education
• mental health
• technology
• microspaces
• accountability
• new beginnings
• 2026

Sponsors

Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC, Positively Tea

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The 74 Million, K12 Dive

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