Ed Soul

Sourcewell

Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

  1. Jun 12

    Making AI Work for Every Classroom with Christian Jackson

    In this episode, Christian Jackson, CEO of Edapt.com, joins Ed Soul to explore what it really takes to make AI work for every classroom. Together, we dig into the opportunities and inequities that come with emerging technology, from  educator readiness and confidence to student access and responsible use. Christian shares practical examples of how AI can support creativity and critical thinking without replacing student learning, while also encouraging listeners to  consider the long-term impact of technology on people and the planet.  Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ AI Implementation & Compliance Automation for Education | Edapt ▪ Christian Jackson | AI Keynotes for Leaders ▪ THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development ▪ How to use Gemini Gems - Tutorial for Beginners ▪ Google Meet - Caption and Translation - Quick Tip # 88 ▪ Digital Literacy and Internet Safety ▪ What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools? | The New Yorker ▪ AI In Context - YouTube In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit: 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit | Sourcewell and ask Jack to “finish that story!” Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    56 min

  2. Season 5 Trailer

    BOSA and CEU Credits can be earned by listening to the Ed Soul Podcast!

    Hey, Ed Soul listeners! Did you know your Ed Soul listening time can now count toward professional learning? You can now earn continuing education credits (CEUs) by listening to select Ed Soul episodes. It’s flexible, honors your time, and gives you another meaningful way to grow in your practice while learning on the go. Here’s how it works: Visit the Ed Soul page on the Sourcewell website to find a list of eligible episodes and step-by-step instructions for claiming your credit. You can also find the direct website link in this episode’s show notes for easy access. And there’s more for school leaders. Principals, superintendents, and anyone collecting administrative license hours can now access 11 curated leadership packages aligned to Core Leadership Competency areas and connected to corresponding BOSA credits. Each package includes guidance for submitting reflections to a live reviewer, helping you earn meaningful leadership hours while engaging with relevant, practical content. Whether you’re in the classroom or leading a district, Ed Soul now offers a new way to make your listening count. Visit the Ed Soul Podcast page on the Sourcewell website — or click the link in the show notes — to learn more and start turning your listening into credit. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    1 min

  3. May 29

    Managing the Madness with Jack Berckemeyer

    In this episode of Ed Soul, we hear from educator, author, and speaker Jack Berckemeyer to explore the unique world of middle school learners and the realities of “managing the madness” in today’s classrooms. Jack shares insights from his work on young adolescence, classroom management, and the evolving characteristics of learners, offering practical encouragement for educators navigating the middle level and beyond. From creating safe and engaging learning environments to modeling social skills and ending the school year with intention, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and tangible takeaways for educators.      Resources and ideas from this episode:  Managing the Madness: A Practical Guide to Middle Grades Classrooms – Jack Berckemeyer Consulting Group ManagingTheMadness_AGuideToClassroomManagement_2024.pdf 8NewCharacteristicsOfMiddleSchoolKidsAMLE.pdf Jack’s Watches: Shrinking and The Pit   In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit: 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit | Sourcewell and ask Jack to “finish that story!”  Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    31 min

  4. May 15

    Understanding and Supporting our (Anxious) Youth with Dr. Kathryn Hecht

    Show Summary:  In this episode of Ed Soul, child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author, and professional bravery coach Dr. Kathryn Hecht shares about anxiety data in the classroom and what it means for educators and school leaders. Dr. Hecht discusses how adults can take the first step by creating brave, confidence-building opportunities for students and modeling calm, steady regulation that kids can “borrow.” Dr. Hecht also shares student-facing strategies that build bravery and confidence over time, reframing anxiety as something we can work with rather than simply eliminate.   Resources and ideas from this episode:  Be Brave Activity Book — Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP The Be Brave Activity Book: 100 Exposure-Based Challenges That DARE Kids to Boss Back Their Worry and Anxiety Once and for All: Hecht, Kathryn F.: 9781683736905: Amazon.com: Books TEDx Talk: Brave Parenting — Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP Raising Good Humans - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Anxiety In The Classroom | School Anxiety | Free Resources  In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit: 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit | Sourcewell  Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    52 min

  5. May 1

    Staying Personal and Authentic with Sourcewell Educator Summit Keynote: Thomas C. Murray

    In this episode, we sit down with Sourcewell Educator Summit keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray to explore what it really means to keep learning personal, authentic, and rooted in strong relationships. Thomas shares practical ways to move from believing in student-centered learning to applying it through intentional design of experiences, spaces, and school culture. We also dig into what “Future Ready Schools” look like in practice—and how educators can create personalized learning at scale, even amid the realities of time, workload, and competing needs.  Resources and ideas from this episode:  Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime — Thomas C Murray Personal & Authentic Master Course | Thomas C. Murray Thomas C Murray Home | All4Ed Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms — Thomas C Murray Getting Started with Future Ready Pathways – All4Ed’s Future Ready Pathways   In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit: 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit | Sourcewell  Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    51 min

  6. Apr 17

    Key Shifts in Social Studies Standards with Sung Ja Shin and Brittany Rawson Haeg

    In this episode, we talk with social studies leaders Sung Ja Shin (Minnesota Humanities Center) and Brittany Rawson Haeg (Minnesota Department of Education) about the key shifts in Minnesota’s updated social studies standards and the broader review/revision process behind them. We dig into what’s meaningfully different in this set of standards, when they go into effect, and what K–12 educators can expect. While there’s no perfect crosswalk from the former to the new, we have you covered with resources and strategies to get you started without feeling overwhelmed.  Resources and ideas from this episode:  Minnesota Council for the Social Studies - Home Social Studies Standards Implementation (Learning Progressions K-12) PZ Thinking Routines | Project ZeroInquiry Rubric EN - Jul2020 FINAL.pdfWhy Nell Duke Believes Science and Social Studies are Essential to Literacy | The BulletinC3 Framework for Social Studies StandardsInquiry Design ModelC3 TeachersLibrary of Congress Catalog | Library of CongressMembership | Minnesota Historical SocietyHomepage - Minnesota Humanities CenterEvents from February 24 – April 23 – Minnesota Humanities CenterImmersive Experiences - Minnesota Humanities CenterWatch The Toys That Made Us | Netflix Official SiteWhy Learn History: (When It's Already on Your Phone) by Sam Wineburg | Goodreads https://www.mnhum.org/program/minnesota-center-for-social-studies-education/In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming Social Studies training with Brittany and Sung Ja! Social Studies Standards: Inquiry & Interdisciplinary Shifts | Sourcewell  Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    1h 6m

  7. Apr 3

    Unlocking the Person Within the Professional with John Garrett

    In this episode, keynote speaker and author John Garrett explores what it means to challenge “traditional professionalism” and create workplaces where people can bring more of their full selves to work. We discuss the core ideas behind his award-winning book What’s Your And? and what choosing humanity, passion, and purpose can look like in schools for teachers, staff, and leaders. John shares practical examples and addresses common hesitations—like wanting to keep work and personal life separate—while offering a tangible first step leaders can take to build a more inclusive, engaged culture.  Resources and ideas from this episode:  Learn more about and connect with John What's Your "And"? Book — John GarrettMaking Sure Each Child Is Known | EdutopiaRam Dass Becoming Nobody - Official Film Home Page - 2026 Are you a regional leader in the Sourcewell area and looking for a way to see John in person at the Leadership Retreat? Reach out to education@sourcewell-mn.gov   Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    48 min

  8. Mar 20

    CCR Series Part 3: Academic and Career Planning with Mr. Randy Thompson and Students

    This episode of Ed Soul, is the third and final episode in our Career and College Readiness series. Hear from awardwinning educator Randy Thompson and his students as they share what academic and career planning looks like in practice. The conversation explores how a CCR approach feels different for both teachers and students, how it impacts students’ readiness for life after high school, and how personal interests intersect with regional, state, and national workforce needs. Together, they reflect on emerging trends in student decision-making and offer practical advice for schools looking to strengthen their academic and career planning systems.  Resources and ideas from this episode: Visible Learning: Hattie, John: 8601404531293: Amazon.com: BooksThe Bible Recap | Read, Understand & Love the Bible in 365 DaysRing Shout by P. Djèlí Clark | GoodreadsWhat Makes a Girl a Girl - EP by Esha Tewari | SpotifyMillionaire Mission: A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth by Brian Preston, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®The Money Guy Show | Money GuySweet Land – Minnesota Historical SocietyRachel’s addition: Red River of the North Series (Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) An Untamed Land; A New Day Rising; A Land to Call Home; The Reapers' Song; Tender Mercies; Blessing in Disguise (Red River of the North, Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6): Lauraine Snelling: Amazon.com: Book  Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

    41 min
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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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  • Creator
    Sourcewell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
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    © 2026 Ed Soul
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