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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Hassler, The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation, & Resources a podcast that offers innovative solutions for education challenges. We bring together research, expert insights, and practical resources to help teachers and parents tackle everything from classroom management to learning differences. Every episode focuses on turning common education challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you're a teacher looking for fresh ideas or a parents wanting to better support your child's learning, we've got actionable strategies you can use right away.
The podcast's music was created by Brandon Picciolini from The Lonesome Family Band. You can explore more of his work on Instagram.
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Handwriting Instruction: How it Boosts Literacy & Brain Development| Holly Britton
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Sep 11, 2025 |
A Gen Z Guide to Success: After College Insights| Annat Shrabstein
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Aug 28, 2025 |
Who’s Behind the Curriculum? Missing Voices in Academic Publishing|Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto
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Aug 14, 2025 |
Quality Child Care Creates the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
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Jul 31, 2025 |
Second Chances: How Prison Education Programs Are Reducing Violence and Rebuilding Lives
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Jul 17, 2025 |
Jazzing Up Your Music Program: Reignite Teen Engagement With Unison-Based Content
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Jul 03, 2025 |
The Healing Power of Wild Mustangs: Biophilia & Equine Therapy with Erin Cain
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Jun 19, 2025 |
Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Kids' Growth | Susie Spikol on Nature, Learning & Imagination
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Jun 05, 2025 |
Peer Mentorship in Action: How a 9-Year-Old Podcaster Is Opening Doors to Literacy and Science
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May 22, 2025 |
Speech & Language Help for Kids: Expert SLP Tips for Parents and Teachers
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May 08, 2025 |
Gen Z College & Career Readiness | Helping Students Plan Their Future with Loper
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Apr 24, 2025 |
Screen-Free Learning That Works: Why Teachers & Parents Love the "Who Smarted" Podcast
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Apr 10, 2025 |
Making Teaching Sustainable in a Blended, Self-Paced Learning Environment: The Modern Classrooms Project
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Mar 27, 2025 |
406,000 Teacher Vacancies: The Solution Schools Are Using to Keep Classrooms Staffed
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Mar 13, 2025 |
Empowering Young Women Through Financial Literacy with Her Wealth Founder James Comblo
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Feb 27, 2025 |
School-Based Mental Health Initiatives with Counseling in Schools' Kevin DaHill-Fuchel
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Feb 13, 2025 |
Data Driven Solutions for Chronic Absenteeism with Innovator Chris Hull
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Jan 30, 2025 |
Students Overcome Math Anxiety with Mathematician Dr. Aditya Nagrath
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Jan 16, 2025 |
Joyful Learning: Practical Strategies for Navigating Holiday Havoc with Drs Hassler
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Dec 05, 2024 |
The Golden Age of Nonfiction: Gateway to Literacy with Imagination Soup's Melissa Taylor
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Nov 21, 2024 |
Stories as Tools for Anxiety Management with Former Sesame Street Director, Dr. Anna Housley-Juster
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Nov 07, 2024 |
Music Education & Mental Well-Being: Making Better Humans with Music Workshop's Dr. Giuliana Conti
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Oct 24, 2024 |
*Special Episode* When Disaster Strikes: How Schools Build Resilience and Community Strength with Educators Mary Guarino and Beth Donofrio
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Oct 08, 2024 |
Going Beyond Numbers to Create a Math Symphony with MoMath's Cindy Lawrence
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Sep 26, 2024 |
Equity-Centered Teaching: A Path to Educational Justice with Director Dr. Emily Affolter
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Sep 12, 2024 |
Dual Language Programs: Cultural Identity and Equity with Ensemble Learning's Katherine Hamilton
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Aug 29, 2024 |
Childhood Trauma: Need to Know Strategies with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
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Aug 15, 2024 |
Social-Emotional Learning: Promoting Student Well-being with Scholar Dr. Maggie Broderick
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Aug 01, 2024 |
Teacher Crisis: Addressing Commodification and Mental Health with Leadership Consultant Dr. Roger Gerard
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Jul 18, 2024 |
Agile Classrooms: Student-Centered Learning with The Agile Mind's Jessica Cavallaro
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Jul 04, 2024 |
Social Learning: Peer Instruction and Assessment Insights with Harvard's Dr. Eric Mazur
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Jun 20, 2024 |
ChatGPT: A Guide for Teachers with AI Consultant Jessica Lyons
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Jun 06, 2024 |
Sound-Based Teaching with Jazz Musician Hayes Greenfield
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May 23, 2024 |
Guiding Children to Financial Fluency with Financial Advisor-Author Anthony Delauney
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May 09, 2024 |
Empathy and Education: Hidden Barriers in Generational Poverty with Food Bank CEO Michael Coleman
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Apr 25, 2024 |
The Essence of Montessori Classrooms with Educator Michaela Kucera
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Apr 11, 2024 |
Crafting Bright Futures: Author Autumn McKay on Enriching Early Learning Experiences
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Mar 28, 2024 |
Nature's Classroom: Justine Wilson on the Wonders of Forest School Education
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Mar 14, 2024 |
AI and the Future of Personalized Education with Edupreneur Amanda Bickerstaff
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Unlocking Literacy: Guiding Non-Readers to Success with Dr. Joseph Lockavitch
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Feb 15, 2024 |
The Poet's Heart: Sarika Singh on the Power of Poetry in Education
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Healing Classrooms: Embracing Trauma-Informed Yoga in Education with Yoga Guide Kim Louria
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Creative Roots: Weaving Together Art, Nature, and Education with Researcher and Art Teacher Jenna Saulo
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Jan 04, 2024 |
In Step with Success: The Impact of Dance in Education with Professor of Dance Dr. Stephanie Milling
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Dec 14, 2023 |
Transformative Tunes: Shaping Early Learning with Music Specialist Nicholaus Young
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Nov 30, 2023 |
Drawing Thought: A Discussion on Art and Cognition with Artist Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Stage and Classroom: The Interplay of Theater and Education with Actor Brad Wages
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Nov 02, 2023 |
Charting the Course: Looking Ahead to a Brighter Season 2
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Oct 05, 2023 |
Education Illuminated: Reflecting on a Year of Bright Ideas and Emerging Trends with Drs Hassler
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Sep 21, 2023 |
Why Distance Education Needs Digital Communities with Visionary Katy Kappler
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Sep 07, 2023 |
Timeless Echoes: Embracing the Power of History with Historian Dr. Christopher Berg
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Aug 24, 2023 |
Unlocking the Power of Bilingual Education with Founder Eric Franzen
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Aug 10, 2023 |
College Crunch: Navigating the New Frontier with College Admissions Advisor Julie Kelsheimer
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Working Memory and Memory Superpowers with Psychologist Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway
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Jul 13, 2023 |
Current School Building Trends and Safety Measures with Architect Mary Ruppenthal
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Jun 29, 2023 |
Improve Teacher Retention by Boosting Morale and Creating Positive Work Environments with Chief People Development Officer Dr. Christie McMullen
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Jun 15, 2023 |
Reading Crisis: Drs. Hassler Discuss Her Research and Book
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Jun 01, 2023 |
Help for Middle and High School Readers with Adolescent-literacy Expert Matt Bardin
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May 18, 2023 |
Teens Rediscover the Joy of Reading with High School Teacher Beth Donofrio
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May 04, 2023 |
Getting Personal With Your Host Dr. Lisa Hassler
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Apr 20, 2023 |
The Strengths of Using a Classical Curriculum with Headmaster Josh Longenecker
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Discover the Hidden Segregation in Inclusion Classrooms for Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Filmmaker Olivier Bernier
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Mar 22, 2023 |
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Helps ADHD Students with Therapist JoAnn Tomer
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Mar 09, 2023 |
School Board Members Should Be Trained! The How & Why with Education Reform Advocate and Author AJ Crabill
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Feb 23, 2023 |
Transition Support for Your High Schooler to Increase College Success with Life Coach Pam Burke
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Feb 09, 2023 |
Students with Disabilities Are Thriving in Virtual School with Founder Barb Southwick
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Jan 26, 2023 |
How Using a Knowledge-Based Curriculum & Cognitive Science Increases Reading Success with Author Natalie Wexler
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Jan 12, 2023 |
The History and Future of Online Learning with Distance Education Pioneer Dr. Michael Grahame Moore
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Dec 02, 2022 |
Addressing the Education Gap for Black Girls: Strategies for Inclusive Success with Dr. Hyacinth Dyer
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Nov 12, 2022 |
Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia: Global Solutions with Dr. Livia Pailer-Duller
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Oct 26, 2022 |
Resonant Leadership in Education: Creating School Leaders Who Lead with Heart and Mind with Dr. Carla Sparks
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Oct 24, 2022 |
Leading Through Policy: How School Board Member Eric Robinson Reformed Education from Within
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Oct 13, 2022 |
Blended Learning and Reading Achievement: Helping Students Thrive with Erin Phillips
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Sep 23, 2022 |
The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation, and Resources Podcast Introduction
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Sep 10, 2022 |