Teacher Reporting Labs

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Teacher Reporting Labs (TRL) is a teacher-led podcast where educators report back on a mix of topics, triumphs and challenges they face in the classroom through exploratory and candid conversations.

Episodes

  1. What a VW Bus Can Teach You About Life

    1 hr ago

    What a VW Bus Can Teach You About Life

    Recorded as a special collaboration between Teacher Reporting Labs and On Our Minds, this episode brings educators and student hosts together for an unexpected conversation sparked by a community thread about VW buses. What begins with nostalgic memori...

    13 min
  2. What teachers really think about AI in the classroom

    22/10/2025

    What teachers really think about AI in the classroom

    Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2025 Teacher Workshop, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is impacting classrooms—and what that means for teaching and learning. Educators share their first experiences with AI tools, ...

    19 min
  3. Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week

    09/05/2025

    Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week

    In this special Teacher Appreciation Week segment, we flipped the mic and gave space to educators who reflected on the small moments that make it all worth it—student shoutouts, surprise gifts, and memories that linger. This episode is an audio love le...

    9 min
  4. TRL LIVE! More than teachers: Passions, hobbies, and finding fulfillment

    19/12/2024

    TRL LIVE! More than teachers: Passions, hobbies, and finding fulfillment

    Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2024 Teacher Workshop, this episode features educators reflecting on the challenges of balancing their work with personal passions. Through honest conversations, they share a range of hobbies—from po...

    14 min
  5. How teachers can deal with not being OK

    07/05/2024

    How teachers can deal with not being OK

    Discover the truth behind the ubiquitous “it’s okay not to be okay” memes in this bonus episode.  Join SRL host Mike Conrad as he continues his conversation with Dr. Melanie Schwartz, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and the owner of Viewpoint Psycholog...

    14 min
  6. Teachers explore the importance of taking care of their mental health and well being

    26/04/2024

    Teachers explore the importance of taking care of their mental health and well being

    How do you take care so that you can better support your students? In this episode, we’ll hear from teachers and uncover practical tips for self-care and maintaining work-life boundaries in the demanding field of teaching. Specifically covered in this ...

    19 min
  7. How to create a more inclusive classroom environment

    19/04/2024

    How to create a more inclusive classroom environment

    Explore how educators ensure every student feels welcomed, seen, safe, and valued. Tune in to discover strategies and actions that promote a sense of belonging for all students.  Specifically covered in this episode:  1:30 (revisited again at the 8-min...

    20 min
  8. Teaching beyond the curriculum

    12/04/2024

    Teaching beyond the curriculum

    Teaching is an art that extends far beyond the boundaries of a lesson plan. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked aspects of education that engage young minds beyond the prescribed syllabus.

    18 min
  9. Teacher Reporting Labs Trailer

    09/04/2024

    Teacher Reporting Labs Trailer

    Teacher Reporting Labs is a new three-episode pilot podcast created by teachers, for teachers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Hosted by longtime SRL teachers Mike Conrad of Royal Oak High School and Michael Kaufman of the Frederick V Pankow Center in Michigan, each episode pairs two educators from different areas of the country for conversations about the challenges they face as teachers, their experiences in the classroom, their triumphs, and the impact of their engagement with public media and amplifying student voices.

    1 min
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Teacher Reporting Labs (TRL) is a teacher-led podcast where educators report back on a mix of topics, triumphs and challenges they face in the classroom through exploratory and candid conversations.

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