The Crunch Time podcast explores the real forces shaping education today through honest conversations with teachers, school leaders, researchers, parents, and students. Rather than debating trends or placing blame, it uncovers the systemic pressures influencing classrooms while highlighting practical ideas that restore trust, community, and meaningful learning for everyone involved.
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Latest Episodes
David Richardson on Why Relevance, Not Compliance, Is the Future of Education
In this episode of Crunch Time, host Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft, welcomes David Richardson, Executive Director of Put Tools In Schools, for a candid conve...
Beyond Grades: Designing Learning That AI Can't Replace with Michael Hernandez
In this episode of Crunch Time, host Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft, sits down with Michael Hernandez, education consultant, author, and former high school te...
Restoring Joy in Teaching Through Project-Based Learning and Teacher Empowerment
In this episode of Crunch Time, host Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft, sits down with Tara Koehler and John Sammon, STEAM Professional Development Specialists a...
Redefining Neurodiversity: Building Schools Where Every Student Belongs
In this episode of Crunch Time, host Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft, sits down with Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Co-founder of Social Cipher, to explore wh...
Learning Is Something the Learner Does: Rethinking Education with Dr. Gary Stager
In this episode of Crunch Time, host Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft, welcomes Dr. Gary Stager, Founder and CEO of Constructing Modern Knowledge, for a wide-ra...
