The EdCounts Podcast

The EdCounts Podcast

The EdCounts Podcast explores the wide world of education through conversations with experts! Science, school choice, language, mental health, you name it - our goal is to help you learn about important topics and trends in education.

Episodes

August 26, 2025 48 mins

Science is a vast and complex field, and it can be challenging for scientists to share their work with students and the general public. In this episode, we'll chat with Dr. Maggie Fink and Dr. Shahir Rizk, professors at Indiana University South Bend, who both have experience in making science accessible through art, conversation, and connection.

Mark as Played

Teachers are the heartbeat of classrooms - but they deal with a number of stressors on a daily basis, which can lead to burnout. So how can we ensure that educators are physically and mentally healthy? Heather Miller and Rebekah Enzler with School Care Team, a non-profit that specializes in this work, join the podcast to share their thoughts on teacher well-being practices and supports.

Mark as Played

How are communities, schools, and businesses reshaping partnerships amidst an ever-changing education landscape? We'll hear from Lauren Hall Riggins, a director at Empower Schools, and Dr. Byron Ernest, a member of the Indiana State Board of Education, about how rural communities are working together to create innovative pathways for students to succeed.

Mark as Played

Cell phone bans in schools are growing across the United States, as educators and policy makers hope to improve student performance and well-being. But are the bans achieving their goals?

High school principals Justin Zobrosky and Lindsay Gorham-Pflug join the podcast to talk about their experiences implementing cell phone bans in their schools.

Mark as Played
June 18, 2025 28 secs

Thanks for listening to the EdCounts Podcast, where we explore the exciting world of education! New episodes will premiere on July 8th - follow us so you don't miss out!

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

    Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

    Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.