SMILEFactor S3 E13: TETC Preview Episode with Dr. Adam Phyall and  Carl Hooker

This week, we welcome Steve Marchetti for a conversation about what happens between the benchmarks. In education, we spend a lot of time focused on outcomes, assessments, and the next milestone. But some of the most important learning happens in between—through the challenges, relationships, growth…

As we head into the first weeks of a new school year, it’s easy to focus on schedules, routines, curriculum, and everything that needs to get done. But some of the most impactful moments we create for students aren’t found in a lesson plan. On this week’s SMILE Factor Podcast, we’re talking about t…

WE’RE BACK! Season 4 of the SMILE Factor Podcast is officially here!  We’re kicking things off by catching up, reflecting on an incredible summer of learning, and looking ahead to all the energy, possibilities, and excitement that come with a new school year. New conversations. New guests. New idea…

AI isn’t just something we should be talking about with students, it’s something we should be exploring alongside them. On this week’s SMILE Factor Podcast, Laurie shares the AI work she has been doing directly with students, what she learned from the experience, and how students responded when giv…