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If it relates to education and matters to you, we're talking about it on our podcasts. Unpacking Education shares in-depth conversations each Wednesday on timely topics with guests who share their expertise and experience—from teaching strategies, to educational technology, to equitable access to future-driven skills for all students. Tune in every Tuesday for a new Tech Talk For Teachers. 5 minutes jam-packed with practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips you can immediately apply in your classroom.

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we’re joined by Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and Dr. John Hannigan—educators, authors, and national consultants—for a powerful conversation on shifting from reactive discipline to proactive behavioral support. Drawing from their experience and research-based frameworks, Jess and John challenge common misconceptions around student misbehavior and unpack how schools can replace punishment with targeted teaching. You’ll learn how their work, including Behavior Academies and Don’t Suspend Me!, equips educators with actionable tools to support students’ behavior and growth and, by extension, transform school climate. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Behavior Solutions, with Dr. Jessica and Dr. John Hannigan

In today's episode, we'll explore EduGems, a free collection of premade AI Gems for K-12 Education offered by Eric Curts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

EduGems

Can artificial intelligence be more than just a time-saver in the classroom? In this episode, education leader and author Becky Keene shares how AI can be a transformative force in K–12 education. Drawing from her book AI Optimism, Becky offers practical frameworks and powerful ideas that move beyond efficiency toward redefining what and how we teach.

From classroom-tested strategies to thought-provoking insights on student agency, Becky makes a compelling case for seeing AI not as a threat, but as a tool for creativity and innovation. Tune in to discover how you, and your students, can take the wheel in a reimagined learning landscape. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI Optimism, with Becky Keene

In today’s episode, we'll review deep research results that include 3 teacher strategies and 7 student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K-12 Education. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Generative AI Applications for the K-12 Classroom

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with Danielle Reyes—a dynamic AVID Elective educator, instructional coach, and tech-empowered leader in the Poway Unified School District—to explore how AI is reshaping classroom practices and professional development. As a member of her district's AI Innovators Cohort, Danielle brings firsthand experience with tools and strategies that support personalized learning, student engagement, and ethical AI use.

Danielle shares helpful insights and practical ways that educators can thoughtfully integrate AI into their classrooms, which include using chatbots to build debate skills and differentiating instruction with tools like Diffit. She also emphasizes the importance of foundational digital citizenship, collaborative professional development, and going slow to go far. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Exploring AI Use and Innovation, with Danielle Reyes

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Chat GPT's Deep Research and compare it to Google's Gemini Deep Research. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

ChatGPT’s Deep Research

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with renowned educator and practitioner Mike Mattos to explore the powerful intersection of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). With 38 years of experience as a teacher and principal, Mike shares how shifting from individual responsibility to collective action can transform outcomes for all students. Mike offers practical, research-informed strategies to build collaboration, embed intervention into the school day, and create a culture of shared responsibility. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

RTI and PLCs, with Mike Mattos

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Google's Gemini Deep Research as well as ways you might use it in your work as a teacher. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Gemini Deep Research

Transitions are never easy, but they’re inevitable. In this heartfelt episode, the Unpacking Education team gets real about the professional and personal changes they've faced on their own journeys. From job loss and career pivots to family challenges and emotional growth, Rena, Paul, and Winston share their own experiences of upheaval, uncertainty, and renewal.

As educators continue to navigate widespread change, this episode offers both solidarity and inspiration. The team explores what it means to face the unknown, manage shifting roles, and find strength in community. Whether you’re grappling with change or just need to hear from people who understand, this episode offers real talk, reflection, and maybe even a rainbow in your storm.

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Managing Transitions

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of AI Mode in Google search. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Using AI Mode Within Google Search

Explore how to create custom student chatbots with schoolai.

Custom Chatbots For Students

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