Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Mar 07 2025 657 ep. 32 mins 66
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At the intersection of learning, media, and the future of work, join us each week as we sense and discover where the future of education is heading. Join host Mike Palmer, the Founder of Palmer Media, as he engages with thought leaders, pioneers, and entrepreneurs exploring the cutting edge of learning in these tumultuous times.

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Pathways to Impact: Jarian Kerekes on Education and Social Mobility

Mar 07 2025 31 mins  
Jarian Kerekes, President of the Equitable Foundation, joins Mike Palmer on Trending in Education to share his personal and professional journey, highlighting the transformative power of education and the importance of finding one's passion. From his challenging upbringing in rural Virginia to his impactful work at the Equitable Foundation, Kerekes' story is one of resilience, dete

AI as an Assistive Technology with Amy Lomellini

Mar 03 2025 22 mins  
In today's episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Amy Lomellini, the Director of Accessibility for Anthology. Lomellini shares her personal journey and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for accessibility in educational technology. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the intersection of assistive technology, artificial intelligence, a

Engaging Minds: Public Scholarship and Engagement with Dr. Kenneth Carter

Feb 27 2025 22 mins  
Dr. Kenneth Carter, a clinical psychologist and professor, returns to Trending in Education to discuss his work as the founder of Emory University's Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. Carter and host Mike Palmer explore the challenges and opportunities of translating academic knowledge into accessible and engaging content for the public. Key takeaways: The Center for

Developing Future Technologists and Responsible AI with Dr. Allison Scott

Feb 24 2025 25 mins  
Dr. Allison Scott, CEO of the Kapor Foundation, joins Mike Palmer on Trending in Education to discuss the crucial intersection of technology, education, and equity. The conversation explores the persistent lack of diversity in the tech industry and the urgent need to prepare students for the AI-driven future. Dr. Scott emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, ethical conside

AI, EdTech, and the Hybrid Future of Assessment with Steve Shapiro

Feb 20 2025 39 mins  
Steve Shapiro, the co-founder and CEO of Finetune and SVP of AI in assessment for Prometric, joins us to discuss the transformative potential of AI in education and assessment. Shapiro emphasizes that we are still in the nascent stages of AI adoption and that there is vast untapped potential for this technology to revolutionize how we design, deliver, and assess learning experience

Building Extraordinary Community-Based Schools with Jenee Henry Wood

Feb 17 2025 41 mins  
Jenee Henry Wood, Chief Learning Officer at Transcend and co-author of the book Extraordinary Learning for All: How Communities Design Schools Where Everybody Thrives, joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about community-based design and how to leap ahead past the industrial model of K12 education left over from the 20th century. Jenee shares her journey into education, which

Developing Relational Intelligence with Isabelle Hau, the Author of Love to Learn

Feb 13 2025 27 mins  
Isabelle Hau, author of the book, Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Childhood, joins Mike Palmer in a conversation about the importance of relationships in early education and what it means to our understanding of intelligence and human development. Hau highlights the concept of “relational intelligence” or “RQ” and its increasing impor

Navigating College Admissions in Disruptive Times with Teege Metille

Feb 10 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of Trending in Education, we're diving deep into the often-turbulent waters of college admissions with Teege Metille, an expert in higher education, admissions consulting, and a podcaster himself. He's also the author of The Admissions Counselor Malaise: Addressing the Staff Morale Crisis in College Admissions. With his insights, we explore the evolving landscape of

Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, On AI and the Future of Education

Feb 03 2025 33 mins  
Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, joins Mike Palmer to discuss the future of education and the role of AI in shaping learning. Erin shares her insights on the importance of AI literacy, the need for ethical AI development, and the challenges and opportunities facing education in the age of AI. She emphasizes the importance of preparing students for a rapidly changing world and highlig

Who Needs College Anymore? with Author Kathleen deLaski

Jan 27 2025 34 mins  
Kathleen deLaski, author of Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won't Matter joins host Mike Palmer for a candid conversation about the future of higher education. With rising college costs and a shifting job market, many are questioning the value of a traditional college degree. We dig into it with Kathleen who brings her unique blend of experience at the E