Reshaping Learning with SchoolDay

kristi@schoolday.com

SchoolDay is a zero-trust ecosystem orchestration platform that empowers edtech apps without sharing student data. The Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, in partnership with educators across the world, explores the tools, resources, practices and movements that are reshaping education. Learn about how to keep teaching and learning fresh, engaging, relevant and safe in your classroom, school or district.

  1. 18 SEP

    Unlock Reading Success Early, Easily and Effectively

    This important and engaging episode features Joan Kelley, founder and CEO of Abound Parenting, and MaryKate DeSantis, who highlight the critical role of oral language and vocabulary—not just decoding—in long-term reading success. Drawing on Kelley’s research at Harvard, they explain how the Abound app equips families with tools like reading check-ins, daily conversation prompts, vocabulary practice, and curated book lists to strengthen language development at home and build stronger school-family connections. The episode also spotlights BookR Class, a digital reading platform for English learners ages 4–14 that offers 1,200+ animated books and interactive games to build comprehension and vocabulary. Together, Abound Parenting and BookR provide practical, research-based tools for supporting children’s reading growth.   Resources: Learn More about BOOKR Class and their digital library for classroom use. BOOKR Class is an award-winning, teacher-favorite digital reading platform that harnesses the power of stories to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) effectively. Specially created for students ages 4–14, including those with learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia, BOOKR Class provides personalized language learning experiences driven by advanced AI technology.   Learn more about Abound Parenting and access the Abound Parenting app.  Reach out to Joan Kelley here. See the overview here. Wanna dive into the super compelling reading research.  Here you go!: Lesaux, N. K., & Kieffer, M. J. (2010). Exploring Sources of Reading Comprehension Difficulties Among Language Minority Learners and Their Classmates in Early Adolescence. American Educational Research Journal, 47(3), 596-632. https://doi.org/10.3102/0002831209355469 (Original work published 2010) Gámez, P. B., & Lesaux, N. K. (2015). Early-adolescents’ reading comprehension and the stability of the middle school classroom-language environment. Developmental Psychology, 51(4), 447–458.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272520099_Early-Adolescents'_Reading_Comprehension_and_the_Stability_of_the_Middle_School_Classroom-Language_Environment Reynolds, A. M., & Burton, S. L. (2016). Serve and return: Communication foundations for early childhood music policy stakeholders. Arts Education Policy Review, 118(3), 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779   More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

    45 min
  2. 10 JUL

    The Pathway to Post-Secondary Success

    In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Malfara, Coordinator of College and Career Counseling for the School District of Osceola County, Florida. With a background that spans K–12 education and higher ed, Danielle brings a deep passion for helping students answer the powerful questions: “Who am I?”, "What matters to me?" and “What am I capable of?” She shares her mission to close opportunity gaps and help students build meaningful post-secondary pathways. Danielle discusses why Osceola County and the state of Florida chose Xello as their go-to college and career readiness platform, highlighting the tool’s ease of use and its broad appeal among educators, students, and families. She also brings the conversation to life with inspiring student success stories—real examples of how personalized exploration and planning can change lives. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or advocate for student futures, this episode is full of practical insights and hopeful takeaways.   Resources:  Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Request more information here.   Blog: Strengths-Based College and Career Exploration Strategies for K-12 Educators   Download the Xello printable assessment package   More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

    30 min
  3. 27 FEB

    Research Supported Programs and Practices for SEL

    Today's guest, Dr. Maggie Broderick is a creative and experienced educator with over 20 years of expertise in higher education and K-12 settings. Currently an Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education, she is a leader in curriculum development and passionate about fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) in students. In this episode we explore how to go beyond box-checking with our SEL programs, to a truly relational and effective approach.   Resources: Unlock zero-prep, high-impact learning with Heroes Made, an SEL and literacy platform. Over 210 lessons, mood tracker, and customizable avatars so that students are the heroes of their own SEL journey.  Aligned with Common Core Standards English Language Arts standards, and CASEL standards, Heroes Made measures impact via Hero Journals for daily emotional tracking and Periodic Assessments to identify and enhance areas of student growth. Sign up for a TWO-MONTH FREE Trial using the "request trial form" Heroe's Made CASEL Alignment Heroe's Made Common Core English Language Arts Alignment   Dr. Broderick Find Maggie Broderick's writing and research HERE Connect to Maggie Broderick on LinkedIn BLOG: Social Emotional Learning: Embracing Empathy and Connection WEBINAR: You've Earned an A+ Celebrating the "A" in the Acronym LGBTQIAA++: Allyship at its FInest    More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

    27 min
  4. 30 ENE

    Why do girls' interest in STEM fall away in adolescence, and what can we do to change it?

    Current research indicates that adolescents lose interest in STEM learning by the age of 15 at a concerning rate - particularly girls from underserved communities. UScellular is partnering with the YWCA on a national level to find out why, and address this gap. Based on the research findings from behavioral psychologist, Dr. Richard Rende, they are implementing a STEM empowerment initiative through YWCA's existing TechGYRLS program. In this episode we hear all about this exciting new program from Dr. Rende, and UScellular Senior Director of Service Engineering, Dr. Lori Dawson.   Resources: Connect to our episode sponsor, Marchup ! Marchup advances college & career readiness with AI-powered personalized counseling, resume building, curated jobs, and resources that help students lead initiatives—all within a supportive, student-centered community Marchup enhances student achievement and college admissions success, reduces counselor workload, and fosters an engaged alumni network. This network provides students with valuable advice and connections while supporting schools in fundraising and community engagement.   Read about how UScellular Drives Creation of Unique Research-Based STEM Program to Tackle Declining Interest Among Youth   Read Dr Rende's research findings - Reversing Declining STEM Interest in Underrepresented Youth   Connect to Dr. Lori Dawson, Senior Director of Servie Engineering at UScellular   More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

    36 min

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SchoolDay is a zero-trust ecosystem orchestration platform that empowers edtech apps without sharing student data. The Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, in partnership with educators across the world, explores the tools, resources, practices and movements that are reshaping education. Learn about how to keep teaching and learning fresh, engaging, relevant and safe in your classroom, school or district.

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