The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation & Resources
by Dr. Lisa Hassler
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Why Kids Miss School: A Human-Centered Approach to Absenteeism | Dr. Ivory Toldson
May 22, 2026
31m 49s
When Schools Can’t Find the Right Teacher: Expanding Access to Learning
Apr 9, 2026
24m 26s
More Than Play: What Toybuilding Teaches Students | Rick Hartman
Mar 26, 2026
24m 06s
Not Your Granny’s Grammar: Bringing Joy Back to Writing and Grammar | Patty McGee
Mar 12, 2026
20m 01s
Rebuilding Student Focus: Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive Training | Dominick Fedele
Feb 26, 2026
26m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/22/26 |  Why Kids Miss School: A Human-Centered Approach to Absenteeism | Dr. Ivory Toldson✨ | absenteeismeducation policy+4 | Dr. Ivory Toldson | Concentric Educational SolutionsHoward University | — | chronic absenteeismstudent disengagement+4 | — | 31m 49s | |
| 4/9/26 |  When Schools Can’t Find the Right Teacher: Expanding Access to Learning✨ | education accessteacher shortages+3 | Maurice O’Shann | PISA | — | teacher accesseducation gaps+3 | — | 24m 26s | |
| 3/26/26 |  More Than Play: What Toybuilding Teaches Students | Rick Hartman✨ | toybuildingeducation+3 | Rick Hartman | School of Toy | — | toybuildingeducation+3 | — | 24m 06s | |
| 3/12/26 |  Not Your Granny’s Grammar: Bringing Joy Back to Writing and Grammar | Patty McGee✨ | grammarwriting+3 | Patty McGee | — | — | grammarwriting+5 | — | 20m 01s | |
| 2/26/26 |  Rebuilding Student Focus: Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive Training | Dominick Fedele✨ | student focusneuroscience+3 | Dominick Fedele | — | — | student focusneuroscience+5 | — | 26m 20s | |
| 2/12/26 |  Competency-Based Learning & Human-Centered Design: A Future-Ready Shift | Camp✨ | competency-based learninghuman-centered design+4 | Camp | New England Innovation Academy | — | competency-based learninghuman-centered design+4 | — | 24m 46s | |
| 1/29/26 |  Innovation in STEM Education: Preparing Students for an Ever- Changing World | Dr. Jennifer Berry✨ | STEM educationproject-based learning+3 | Dr. Jennifer Berry | SmartLab | — | STEM educationproject-based learning+3 | — | 22m 22s | |
| 1/15/26 |  Intentional Kindness in Schools | Bucket Filling with Carol McCloud✨ | kindnesseducation+3 | Carol McCloud | Bucket Fillers Academy | — | kindnessbucket filling+4 | — | 20m 25s | |
| 12/5/25 |  Tinsel, Turkeys & Trying New Things: Holiday Special with the Hasslers✨ | holiday specialprofessional development+3 | — | — | — | holidayCPD credits+3 | — | 22m 20s | |
| 11/20/25 |  How to Prepare Students for a Changing World | Barry Garapedian on Value Creation, Mindset, and Success✨ | value creationmindset+4 | Barry Garapedian | Winning the Game of Life | — | educationvalue creation+5 | — | 22m 38s | |
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| 11/6/25 |  Grading What Matters: Rethinking Student Learning and Assessment | Marc Aronson | Send us Fan Mail Imagine a school where grades reward collaboration, character, and genuine mastery—not just memorization and speed. In this episode, Dean of Academics Marc Aronson shares how his school, Cheshire Academy, rethought assessment through Grading What Matters, a framework focused on authentic learning, student agency, and mission-aligned outcomes. We explore Final Demonstrations of Learning instead of exams, a Community of Learners model that grades students on contributio... | 23m 25s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  From Players to Creators: How Student Game-Making Builds AI-Era Skills | Matt Dalio | Send us Fan Mail Play isn’t just fun—it’s a blueprint for learning. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hassler and Matt Dalio (Endless Studios/Foundation) explore how student game-making builds creativity, collaboration, and resilience while scaffolding real tools—from no-code building to Unity and Blender. We unpack the research on learning by making, connect Jane McGonigal’s mechanics of motivation to classroom practice, and trace a big-picture story from the printing press to software literacy.&nbs... | 26m 14s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 |  Supporting Students with ADHD: Executive Function Strategies for Teachers and Parents | Ann Dolin | Send us Fan Mail Nearly 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD, yet most educators receive no formal training in supporting executive function deficits. This gap creates challenges for teachers, frustration for parents, and academic struggles for students who are often mislabeled as unmotivated or lazy. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hassler speaks with Ann Dolin M.Ed., founder of Educational Connections and author of "Homework Made Simple," about the critical role of executive function in stude... | 22m 19s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 |  AI Education for Kids: Expert Guide for Teachers & Parents | Mike Todasco | Send us Fan Mail The digital revolution in education is happening right now, and AI literacy has surged to become the #1 skill employers demand. With 70% of job skills projected to change by 2030, our conversation with Mike Todasco couldn't be more timely or crucial for parents and educators navigating this shifting landscape. Mike brings a rare dual perspective as both a visiting fellow at San Diego State University's AI Center and father of two school-aged children. His insights bridge the... | 29m 02s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 |  Handwriting Instruction: How it Boosts Literacy & Brain Development| Holly Britton | Send us Fan Mail Discover why handwriting instruction is disappearing from classrooms and how this impacts your child's literacy development. In this research-backed episode, handwriting specialist Holly Britton reveals the neuroscience behind why forming letters by hand activates crucial brain pathways that typing cannot replicate. What You'll Learn: Why explicit handwriting instruction is missing from most schools and its impact on reading comprehensionThe kinesthetic connection between han... | 24m 26s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  A Gen Z Guide to Success: After College Insights| Annat Shrabstein | Send us Fan Mail The transition from college to adulthood has dramatically transformed over recent decades, with financial independence, full-time employment, and independent living occurring much later for today's graduates than their 1980s counterparts. Yet despite these shifting timelines, Sallie Mae's latest research reveals that higher education continues to deliver tremendous value for Gen Z. According to Annat Shrabstein, Senior Director of Consumer Insights & Brand Strategy at Sa... | 30m 34s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 |  Who’s Behind the Curriculum? Missing Voices in Academic Publishing|Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto | Send us Fan Mail Curriculum doesn’t start in the classroom—it starts in the knowledge system: the people, institutions, and practices that produce and disseminate research. Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto, a Tom and Marie Patton Professor and School Chair from the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, explains how publishing and citation practices flow into standards and textbooks. Dr. Sugimoto highlights the systemic barriers faced by women and underrepresented minorities in academia and how these ... | 19m 11s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 |  Quality Child Care Creates the Foundation for Lifelong Learning | Send us Fan Mail Quality childcare creates the foundation for lifelong learning and development, but finding the right program often leaves parents confused, frustrated, and uncertain. What should you actually look for beyond a clean facility and friendly staff? How do you know if a program will nurture your child's development in ways that matter? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Lisa Hassler welcomes Judith Sikora, a respected voice in early childhood education with over three decade... | 23m 42s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 |  Second Chances: How Prison Education Programs Are Reducing Violence and Rebuilding Lives | Send us Fan Mail Behind the concrete walls and steel bars of America's prisons, something remarkable is happening. Education—once considered an afterthought in correctional settings—is proving to be one of the most powerful tools for transformation, not just for individuals but for entire institutions. Our conversation with Joshua Gilliam, who brings a unique dual perspective as both a former correctional officer and current university instructor, reveals the profound impact of educational o... | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  Jazzing Up Your Music Program: Reignite Teen Engagement With Unison-Based Content | Send us Fan Mail Secondary music classrooms are increasingly challenged by student disengagement—especially when traditional models fail to resonate with today’s learners. In this compelling episode, professional bassist and music educator Richard Frank introduces his Unison-Based Content (UBC) approach, a student-centered framework designed to revitalize music programs and re-engage learners of all skill levels. UBC shifts away from the conventional jazz band structure, offering a more inclu... | 28m 14s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  The Healing Power of Wild Mustangs: Biophilia & Equine Therapy with Erin Cain | Send us Fan Mail Discover the power of equine therapy through the eyes of specialist Erin Cain, founder of Grace Reins Equine Therapy in Colorado. When words fall short in traditional therapy settings, horses step in as powerful healers for children struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation. The science behind this approach is fascinating. Horses, with heart rates half that of humans despite their massive size, naturally help children downregulate their nervous systems throug... | 24m 37s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 |  Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Kids' Growth | Susie Spikol on Nature, Learning & Imagination | Send us Fan Mail What if the solution to many childhood developmental challenges was literally right outside our windows? Naturalist and author Susie Spiegel reveals how unstructured nature play creates the perfect environment for children to develop crucial life skills that structured indoor activities simply can't replicate. Drawing from her book "Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic," Spiegel shares how simple outdoor activities like ... | 29m 42s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 |  Peer Mentorship in Action: How a 9-Year-Old Podcaster Is Opening Doors to Literacy and Science | Send us Fan Mail "Books are the key to unlocking your soul's true potential." These aren't the words of a veteran educator or bestselling author – they come from nine-year-old Ishara, host of Ishara's Reading Podcast, literacy advocate, and aspiring astronaut who dreams of leading a mission to Mars. In this inspiring episode, Ishara is at her skating rink (YouTube video of this episode!) She shares how her reading podcast is helping children around the world access literature, explore big ide... | 24m 39s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 |  Speech & Language Help for Kids: Expert SLP Tips for Parents and Teachers | Send us Fan Mail Dinalynn Rosenbush, certified speech-language pathologist and host of the Language of Play podcast, shares research-backed approaches for supporting children's communication skills through play when speech therapy services are delayed or unavailable. • Nearly 8% of children ages 3-17 have communication disorders with speech problems being most common • Children need to hear a word approximately 400 times before they begin using it themselves • Understanding the difference be... | 29m 15s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 |  Gen Z College & Career Readiness | Helping Students Plan Their Future with Loper | Send us Fan Mail Post-secondary planning doesn't need to be overwhelming for students, parents, or educators. Sam Bernstein shares how his app Loper is transforming this crucial process into a personalized, engaging experience that meets Gen Z where they are. • Only 74% of Gen Z teens plan to attend college, down from previous generations • Students increasingly interested in staying at home or exploring alternatives to four-year colleges • College rankings create unnecessary stress and don'... | 29m 42s | ||||||
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