26 Best Podcasts About Education and Teaching

By TED Staff
May 2021

There are many resources educators can use to keep up with the ever-changing standards and models of teaching. Between traditional publications, blogs, podcasts, and more, only podcasts allow busy teachers to listen and learn while multitasking. But with so many podcasts on the subject of teaching, it can be difficult to distinguish the useful from the not-so-useful.

That’s why Top Education Degrees put together this list of the 26 best podcasts about education. To make sure we are highlighting only the best, we looked at Apple Podcasts to discover which 26 podcasts have the most subscriptions and five-star ratings. Keep scrolling for the 26 best podcasts about education and teaching.

Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers

The Truth for Teachers Podcast is the work of Angela Watson. Each new episode is “designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth” into the hearts of teachers. It energizes listeners for the week ahead. New episodes are released weekly. Recent topics covered include “Five Things Teachers Wish Their Admins Knew,” “Preparing to Regroup After a Stressful School Year…What Comes Next?”, and “Bring Back Joy by Teaching Outdoors.”

Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for Teachers

Brave New Teaching is an education podcast hosted by two seasoned teachers, Marie Morris and Amanda Cardenas. Each new episode averages about 30 minutes, and features the two women discussing everything from innovative lesson ideas to classroom management. Recent episodes include “To Pace a Class Period,” “To Tackle the Two big Grading Myths,” and “To Teach Shakespeare.”

A Delectable Education

A Delectable Education is an educational podcast dedicated to the Charlotte Mason Method of teaching. Hosted by three moms who have long practiced the Charlotte Mason Method, the podcast releases new 40-minute episodes twice each month. Recent episodes include “Nature Walks,” “Moral Development,” and “Multi-Age Math Immersion.”

The Ditch That Textbook Podcast

The Ditch That Textbook Podcast is the podcast of Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook. The podcast walks teachers through ways in which they can use technology and creativity to teach with less reliance on textbooks. Most episodes last just 10 minutes. Recent episodes include “How to ‘Mixtape’ Your Curriculum, 80s Style!,” “The Power of the Pause,” and “Keyboard Shortcuts to Save You Time.”

Educate

Educate is a popular podcast from APM Reports. Episodes are 20 minutes to one hour long, and tell stories relating to education and how people learn. Recent episodes include “Black at Mizzou: Confronting Race on Campus,” “Is Learning to Read a Constitutional Right?,” and “What Good is a History Major?”

Education and Teaching

Education and Teaching is a Yale University podcast. Though no new episodes have been released since 2009, the podcast remains one of the subject’s most popular thanks to its timeless subject matter and knowledgeable hosts. Popular episodes include “Carol Christ Reflects on the Importance of a Liberal Arts Education,” “The Paradox of Interdisciplinary Work,” and “Teaching Science: Lighting a Fire.”

Education Bookcast

Anyone interested in education will likely find Education Bookcast to be a helpful podcast. The program acts as a sort of book club, and each new episode is a discussion of a different education-themed book. New episodes are released weekly. Recent episodes include “Transfer of Learning by Robert Haskell,” “America’s Critical Thinking Crisis by Steven Pearlman,” and “Intelligence: All That Matters by Stuart Ritchie.”

Education Research Reading Room

The Education Research Reading Room Podcast is the podcast of secondary school teacher Ollie Lovell. Each episode features a discussion between Lovell and someone prominent in education. Each guest answers the question, “If every teacher and educator in the world could spend an hour reading your work, what would you want them to read?” Recent episodes have covered topics like the Trivium, worked examples, and behavior management.

Educators 2 Educators Podcast

Educators 2 Educators, or e2e, is the popular podcast of education consultant Carrie Conover. New episodes are posted about twice per month, and each contains three concepts that educators can immediately apply to their classroom management. Recent episodes include “Teaching Digital Literacy,” “How to Get Out of a Mental Funk and Turn Your Day Around,” and “Celebrate Inchstones as a Teacher.”

EPisodes: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

The modern teacher will certainly want to give EPisodes a listen! The episodes — generally produced twice per month, with a couple exceptions — span 30-40 minutes. They cover all things related to education, and are aimed at a global audience. Recent episodes include “The Importance of Relationships for Nurturing Creativity and Expression,” “Strategies to Improve Numeracy Across Primary and Secondary Schools,” and “The Importance of Empathy and Humour.”

The Essence of Teaching

The Essence of Teaching is Queenie Tan’s podcast dedicated to all things Early Childhood Education. Episodes range from quick, 10-minute nuggets of information to full, 45-minute interviews with education professionals. Popular episodes include “How Parents Miss the Point When Forcing Children to Apologize,” “Can Tantrums Be a Sign of Being Outdoors Deprived?”, and “Artificial Respect and How We Can Avoid Teaching it Accidentally.”

Google Teacher Podcast

The Google Teacher Podcast is a must-listen for any educator who uses G Suite or other Google tools in their classroom. Episodes are hosted by Kasey Bell and Matt Miller, and average about 30 minutes in length. Popular episodes include “Support Students with Google Sites,” “Meaningful Group Work with Google Tools,” and “Using Google to Tech Like a Pirate.”

Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching

Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching is the timely podcast put together by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, both of which are located at University of Connecticut. Aimed at those who teach and work at colleges and universities, the podcast releases a new episode 1-2 times per month. Recent episodes include “Antiracist Teaching at Community Colleges,” “Preparing Educational Professionals Through Antiracist Teaching,” and “Antiracist Teaching in S.T.E.M.”

House of #EdTech

House of #EdTech is the educational podcast of Christopher J. Nesi. The podcast shares teachers’ stories of the ways in which technology has shaped their classroom and teaching style. New episodes are released once or twice a month, and offer tips, encouragement, and innovative ideas. Recent episodes include “The Benefits and Tools of Blended Learning,” “Clubhouse for Educators,” and “The 4 Cs – Real Talk.”

Intersection Education

Whether you work in education or have another vested interest, the Intersection Education podcast is aimed at you. Hosted by Corey Haley, Intersection Education tackles topics dedicated to improving schools and teaching. Episodes range from 20-50 minutes in length. Popular episodes include “Student Mental Health,” “Leaders as Learners,” and “School Planning That Has Impact.”

K-12 Greatest Hits: The Best Ideas in Education

K-12 Greatest Hits is exactly that — a collection of the most relevant and thoughtful discussions presented by 14 of the country’s most foremost education associations. New episodes are released weekly, and cover topics that are likely to appeal to educators, parents, and education advocates. Recent episodes include:

“Using the Pandemic to Teach Math, Coding, and Problem Solving Skills”
“How We Became More Effective Teachers by Asking Other Educators for Help”
“Avoiding Equity Traps: If You’re Uncomfortable You’re Probably on the Right Track.”

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast is the work of educational blogger Betsy Potash. New episodes are released 2-3 times per month, and cover everything from classroom management ideas to tips for making learning fun. Recent episodes include “6 Free Canva Tools for Teachers,” “The Ultimate Guide to Genius Hour in ELA,” and “5 Creative Digital Poetry Activities.”

Teach Me, Teacher: A Podcast for Educators

Teach Me, Teacher is described as an educator’s “gateway to bettering your craft.” The very informative, often funny podcast releases new episodes every Sunday. Many episodes are hosted by, or feature interviews with, leading educators. Recent episodes include “In Defense of the Literary Canon with Matthew Ryan,” “The Continued Loss of a Generation with Jennifer Sey,” and “10 Ways to Nail Your Teacher Interview.”

Teachers Need Teachers: The Podcast for New Teachers

Teachers Need Teachers is a popular podcast aimed at teachers in their first years of teaching. Episodes range from 20-40 minutes each, and cover the topics that new teachers didn’t know they should know about! Popular episodes include “Common Financial Pitfalls that New Teachers Make,” “Actionable Strategies for New Special Education Teachers,” and “Common First-Year Struggles We All Have.”

Teaching Autism and Special Education

Teaching Autism and Special Education is a must-listen for any SPED professional, parent, or therapist. The weekly episodes are usually fewer than 10 minutes in length — ideal for the commute to school. Recent episodes include “Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year,” “Sensory Stories: Making Reading Fun,” and “5 Secrets to a Happy Classroom.” ‘

Teaching in Higher Ed

Teaching in Higher Ed is Bonni Stachowiak’s podcast dedicated to teaching in higher education. New episodes are released each week, and range from 20-50 minutes in length. Most feature interviews with successful professionals, educational authors, and consultants. Recent episodes include “Language Learning Ideologies,” “Sneaky Assignments,” and “Advancing Online Teaching.”

Teaching, Learning, Leading, K-12

Steven Miletto, a Georgia school teacher with more than three decades of experience, hosts this popular podcast. New episodes are added twice per week, and range from interviews to solo musings. Recent episodes have covered topics such as virtual teaching certification, the opioid’s affect on school-aged children, and emotional intelligence.

Teaching Math Teaching Podcast

Teaching Math Teaching Podcast is a must-listen for any educators who teach mathematics. New episodes of the podcast are released twice per month, and cover topics relevant to math teachers. Recent episodes include “Writing for Math Teachers,” “How to Attend a (Virtual) Conference,” and “Helping Teachers Develop a Relationship with Mathematics.”

Think Differently and Deeply

Think Differently and Deeply is a popular podcast produced by The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning. New episodes are released monthly or bi-monthly, and range from 20-45 minutes in length. Recent episodes include “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools Today;” “Illustrating the Teenage Brain;” and “Reading ‘Unhappy’ Books.”

Trauma Informed Education

Dr. Kay Ayre hosts the podcast Trauma Informed Education. This niche podcast provides educators with practical, evidence-based strategies for teaching and communicating with “Challenging Students.” Episodes average 30-40 minutes in length. Popular episodes include “Going with COVID-19: Returning to Face to Face Learning,” “Trauma Informed Principles in Practice,” and “The Power of Sport.”

Vrain Waves

Educators can attend high-priced conferences, or they can tune into the Vrain Waves podcast. Benjamin Kalb and Rebecca Peters describe their podcast as providing teachers with “powerful professional learning anywhere, and anytime.” Each episode features an interview with prominent educators and sought-after consultants. Popular episodes include “Ending Average,” “Aligning Words and Intentions,” and “Bored and Brilliant.”