What happens when learning jumps off the page and into motion? In this episode, we chat with Diane Fraser and Jacie Chandler from the Emerald Coast Science Center, Patty Messer from the Grande Innovation Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona, and Ruth Wilson from Oglethorpe County Schools in Georgia.

These passionate educators share how SMALLab from EdMotion has brought a whole new level of energy and engagement to their classrooms—helping students think critically, collaborate, and truly love learning. Hear firsthand how SMALLab is turning cross-curricular content for all ages into unforgettable, hands-on experiences.

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In this episode of the Reshaping Learning podcast from SchoolDay, host Kristi Hemingway sits down with Matt Glanville, Director of Assessment at the International Baccalaureate. Together they explore how AI is reshaping education—from reducing grading burdens and providing real-time feedback to supporting differentiated assessment and improving student writing.

Matt also shares the IB’s perspective on using AI ethically to augment—not replace—human judgment, and how schools can harness these tools to empower teachers and better prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

This episode is sponsored by Scribo from Literatu—AI for writing that builds real connections. Scribo helps teachers see what students need, gives students personalized feedback, and shows schools real progress. Trusted worldwide and award-winning, Scribo works with any LMS. Try it free for one month at literatu.com.

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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.

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Wanna dive into the super compelling reading research. Here you go!:

1. 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)
2. 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
3. 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

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