Learning Can’t Wait

Learning Can't Wait podcast welcomes Jorge Valenzuela, the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. As the author of numerous books and host of the SEL in Action podcast on BAM Radio, Jorge has made a career of using action research methodology to help school leaders and teachers reach their unique success paths. Jorge's work offers professional development on behalf of ASCD, Corwin, Instructional Innovation Partners, Premiere Speakers Bureau and Solution Tree.      Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

This week’s episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast welcomes Laura Slover, the President and CEO of CenterPoint Education Solutions. Our host,Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Laura Slover about her thoughts on leadership in today’s educational society. Are we so far past the days when women weren’t allowed to hold positions of power? If so, where are we now? And at what point will a woman stop being ‘a female leader’ and simply be ‘a leader’?   Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Join us for this week's episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, featuring special guest Abbas Manjee. Abbas is the Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer at Kiddom, a company that offers high quality core curriculum, rebuilt inside simple, flexible technology. Host Hayley Spira-Bauer, interviews Abbas about their journey going from a career in mathematics and investment banking to co-founding the company that is leading us into the next wave of EdTech.      Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Welcome back for Season Two of Learning Can't Wait Podcast! As the world tucks into the new school year, we tuck into our new takes on it. In this week's episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interview Juliana Finegan, VP of Strategy & Learning at Vivi. Juliana's career focuses on designing an innovative strategic approach to adult learning to ensure an engaging, effective, & equitable experience for all, using research-based strategies.    Want to learn more? Read our most recent article on The Three Cs of Powerful Connectivity.   Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Surprise! iTutor is excited to offer a bonus episode in anticipation of Season Two’s debut later this fall. In this episode, host Hayely Spira-Bauer interviews Marnee Grant, the Sr. Director of Education Recruitment at iTutor.com Inc. Marnee speaks of his enthusiasm and dedication to increasing human capital within organizations and communities. Marnee is an experienced educator and talent acquisition leader in both the corporate and non-profit sector. He’s spent a lifetime in service to building a better educational system for all and now he's here to tell us how.     Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Leaders around the country consistently want to be ahead of the curve when integrating new technology and systems for their school communities. In this week’s episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interview Dr. Jennifer Wilson of PNW Boces, and Katinia Davis of Richland 2, about their journey doing just that and how others might learn from their example.     Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Thrive or survive. Succeed or fail. What did co-teachers and co-authors Danielle Bassie and Yancy Sanes do differently during the initial school closures in March of 2020? What efforts did they put forth that allowed their students to thrive in a difficult situation and rise above to achieve success rather than flounder to failure? Listen to this episode, Lessons from the Bronx, and find out!     Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Joseph Patuleia is an experienced non-profit director, a community leader, a lecturer, a teacher, and so much more. Sometimes it seems like he’s done it all. But the most significant thing Joseph accomplished is building his career with the sole purpose of serving students. Through his efforts, countless students have excelled within the demanding field of education. Hayley Spira-Bauer and Joseph Patuleia explore his successes, challenges, and the wisdom he’d pass on to other professionals looking to make a difference.     Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

Holly Owens knows that teachers are not in the profession for the money, but a little more wouldn’t hurt, right? Join this week's episode to hear from instructional designer, fellow podcast host, professor, and lifelong educator Holly Owens about the many ways we can improve the lives of teachers.   Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.

The School Justice Project (SJP) champions an extremely vulnerable population: incarcerated youth with disabilities. The SJP’s mission is to ensure every learner, in or out of prison facilities, receives the education they were promised and deserve. Their current class action lawsuit against the DC prison system underscores the impact of their efforts. Featured guest, Claire Blumenson, pulls no punches as she forces us to look, and not to look away, in this pivotal moment.     Learning Can't Wait is brought to you by iTutor.com.