Iâm a huge fan of podcasts. Right now in my queue, I have one on a fiber diet-turned-legal drama, a deep dive into the Mom Internet, and a fresh take on the Donner party.
What can I say? I contain multitudes.
Like many teachers, I left the universe of education podcasts unexplored for a long time. The idea of sitting through more teacher-talk after a long workday seemed like more professional development without the credit.
And I bet a lot of education podcasts can feel that way. But not these.
From readersâ suggestions, weâve curated a list of teacher podcasts that are everything but hokey, dry, or fake. Give these a listen and prepare to laugh, be inspired, and have your teacher mind blown wide open.
MindShift by KQED
The premise: Itâs easy to see a childâs education as a path determined by grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids.
A promising review: âThis podcast adds so much to my life, I donât know how I survived before it. Short, yet tells a complete story that is well researched and captivating. As a parent, this expands my view so wildly, and for that I am appreciative.â
Listen to MindShift on Apple Podcasts
Listen to MindShift on Spotify
Too Dope Teachers and a Mic
The premise: Race, power, and education have always mingled since the foundation of this country, but Kevin and Gerardo seek to remix the conversation about it.
A promising review: âLove Too Dope Teachers and a Mic! Kevin and Gerardo bring conversations about education through a critical lens, with deep experience as male teachers of color in a world where that makes you (unfortunately) a bit of a unicorn. Keep up the great work, fellas! And to everyone out there, subscribe now. You wonât be disappointed.â
Another promising review: âI know youâre tired from teaching all day and you arenât sure if you want to listen to a teaching podcast. You do. These guys are intersectional, obviously care about others, and have amazing guests. Iâm a white teacher looking for how to be better, and these guys deliver.â
Listen to Too Dope Teachers on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Too Dope Teachers on Spotify
The Creative Classroom
The premise: I want to see teachers transform classrooms into spaces of imagination and wonder. So, hereâs where I explore what it means to make this a reality.
A promising review: âThis podcast is the breath of fresh air that I needed in my teaching craft. Teaching is a constantly developing craft, and John speaks to support and build that. After listening to this podcast, Iâm wondering where I can take his classes!â
Listen to The Creative Classroom on Apple Podcasts
Listen to The Creative Classroom on Spotify
Cult of Pedagogy
The premise: Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technologyâif it has something to do with teaching, weâre talking about it.
A promising review: âI am in love with this podcast. Jennifer does such a great job explaining teaching strategies and research. There is example after example in every episode to guide you with your teaching. Try out this podcastâitâs totally worth your time.â
Listen to Cult of Pedagogy on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Cult of Pedagogy on Spotify
Teachers Off Duty
The premise: Your favorite TikTok teachers sharing stories and experiences from the classroom and beyond, brought to you by Bored Teachers.
A promising review: âI am a veteran teacher and I love this podcast. It is 100% the truth! I recommend this podcast to everyone!â
Listen to Teachers Off Duty on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Teachers Off Duty on Spotify
Angela Watsonâs Truth for Teachers
The premise: Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.
A promising review: âThe last few years have been so hard in education, but when I am especially frustrated, I can always count on this podcast to bring me right back to center. As a 40-hour member, I have gained so much all while cleaning my house, exercising, or working in my classroom. Thank you for being that REAL voice for what is going on and having a vision to aspire to!â
Listen to Angela Watsonâs Truth for Teachers on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Angela Watsonâs Truth for Teachers on Spotify
Google Teacher Podcast
The premise: The Google Teacher Podcast is designed to give K-12 educators practical ideas for using G Suite and other Google tools in classrooms and schools.
A promising review: âWhile I use Google for Education tools regularly, listening to this podcast helps keep me up-to-date when new features or changes are made to the tools I already use and love. Highly recommend.â
Listen to Google Teacher Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Google Teacher Podcast on Spotify
Two Mr. Ps in a Pod(cast)
The premise: Two U.K. teachersâwho are also brothersâshare funny stories from the classroom.
A promising review: âThese two brothers make me laugh so hard. I feel like they could be a part of my own family. You donât have to be a teacher to relate to their stories and enjoy the descriptions of the characters and kids they encounter. Best of all, they clearly enjoy kids and seriously respect individual differences while not taking themselves too seriously.â
Listen to Two Mr. Ps on Apple Podcasts
Listen to Two Mr. Ps on Spotify
Whatâs your favorite education podcast? Let us know in the comments!
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