Learning Can’t Wait · Episode 159
Season 8 Wrap Episode
Hosted by Hayley Spira-Bauer, Chief Academic Officer at Fullmind
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Season 8 Wrap Episode
About this episode
Season 8 ends with a bang. Check out this highlight episode covering the incredible guests and conversations that made this season our best one yet.
Season 8 ran for 20 episodes, from April 29 to July 3, 2025. Guests included Michelle Culver on AI and human connection, Nicola Soares of Kelly Education and Curtis Valentine on the teacher shortage, Dr. Iheoma Iruka on early childhood curriculum, Nancy Livingston on summer learning, and Dacia Toll on founding Achievement First. Literacy came up with Kathryn Starke and Sheridan Hotung, and STEM and robotics with Adrienne Emerson. The season closed with three Long Island superintendents, Dr. Kusum Sinha, Matt Gaven and Dr. Jared Bloom, on AI and leadership.