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K–12 Education Podcast Insights

What are K–12 educators actually talking about on their podcasts? This page rebuilds itself from the live catalog — 6,733 episodes across 38 shows and 1,208 featured guests — so the picture stays current as new episodes land.

Last updated: Methodology ↓

Note: counts reflect coverage and volume across listed shows — not listenership. Read the full methodology.

As of June 2026, the 6,733 indexed K–12 education podcast episodes span 14 canonical topics across 38 shows.

The most-discussed topic is Professional Learning, appearing in 4,847 episodes (72.0% of the catalog).

The most-featured guest is Barbara R. Blackburn with 6 appearances across 1 shows.

Section 1

Most-discussed topics

Canonical topics ranked by how many episodes touch them. Because every episode inherits its show's topics, a high count signals broad coverage in the catalog, not a single viral episode.

Horizontal bar chart of episode counts per canonical topic.

  • Professional Learning

    4,847

    72.0%

  • Uncategorized

    4,754

    70.6%

  • EdTech & Innovation

    3,901

    57.9%

  • AI in Education

    3,796

    56.4%

  • Classroom Practice

    3,354

    49.8%

  • Leadership

    1,984

    29.5%

  • Social-Emotional Learning

    1,521

    22.6%

  • Higher Education

    1,279

    19.0%

  • Equity & Inclusion

    1,175

    17.5%

  • Safeguarding & Cybersecurity

    623

    9.3%

  • CTE & Workforce

    532

    7.9%

  • Learning Science

    217

    3.2%

  • Subject Areas

    100

    1.5%

  • Math Education

    71

    1.1%

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Episode counts per canonical topic, with share of total episodes (6,733).
Canonical topicEpisodes% of all episodes
Professional Learning4,84772.0%
Uncategorized4,75470.6%
EdTech & Innovation3,90157.9%
AI in Education3,79656.4%
Classroom Practice3,35449.8%
Leadership1,98429.5%
Social-Emotional Learning1,52122.6%
Higher Education1,27919.0%
Equity & Inclusion1,17517.5%
Safeguarding & Cybersecurity6239.3%
CTE & Workforce5327.9%
Learning Science2173.2%
Subject Areas1001.5%
Math Education711.1%

Section 3

Most-featured guests

Guests ranked by how many episodes they've appeared on, with the number of distinct shows they've reached. Names link to the full guest profile and appearance list.

Top 25 guests by total podcast appearances out of 1,208 indexed.
#GuestAppearancesDistinct shows
1Barbara R. Blackburn61
2Carl Hooker43
3Tom Murray43
4Eric Sheninger42
5Linda Kardamis42
6Your Students41
7Debbie Tannenbaum33
8Monica Burns33
9Tom Mullaney33
10Alice Keeler32
11Dr. Katie Martin32
12Eric Curts32
13Google Slides32
14Heather Brown32
15Natalie Wexler32
16Scott Nunes32
17Book Creator31
18Danny Kofke31
19Derek Larson31
20Dr. Tami Rowen31
21Formative Assessment31
22Jeff Ikler31
23Kate Nesi31
24Microsoft Education31
25Rachelle Dene Poth31

Showing top 25 of 1,208 indexed guests. Browse the full guest directory →

Section 4

Topic co-occurrence

When an episode is tagged under more than one canonical topic, those topics co-occur. The pairs below are the strongest crossovers in the catalog — useful for spotting which themes travel together (and which rarely do).

  1. 1

    Classroom Practice × Professional Learning

    3,336
  2. 2

    AI in Education × EdTech & Innovation

    3,280
  3. 3

    AI in Education × Professional Learning

    2,921
  4. 4

    EdTech & Innovation × Professional Learning

    2,893
  5. 5

    Professional Learning × Uncategorized

    2,886
  6. 6

    EdTech & Innovation × Uncategorized

    2,644
  7. 7

    Classroom Practice × EdTech & Innovation

    2,496
  8. 8

    AI in Education × Classroom Practice

    2,451
  9. 9

    AI in Education × Uncategorized

    2,033
  10. 10

    Classroom Practice × Uncategorized

    1,978
  11. 11

    AI in Education × Leadership

    1,255
  12. 12

    Leadership × Uncategorized

    1,240
  13. 13

    Higher Education × Leadership

    1,233
  14. 14

    AI in Education × Social-Emotional Learning

    1,125
  15. 15

    Higher Education × Uncategorized

    1,039
  16. 16

    Leadership × Social-Emotional Learning

    1,017
  17. 17

    EdTech & Innovation × Social-Emotional Learning

    989
  18. 18

    Professional Learning × Social-Emotional Learning

    965
  19. 19

    Leadership × Professional Learning

    945
  20. 20

    Social-Emotional Learning × Uncategorized

    881
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Canonical topic pairs ranked by episodes in which both topics appear.
Topic ATopic BEpisodes
Classroom PracticeProfessional Learning3,336
AI in EducationEdTech & Innovation3,280
AI in EducationProfessional Learning2,921
EdTech & InnovationProfessional Learning2,893
Professional LearningUncategorized2,886
EdTech & InnovationUncategorized2,644
Classroom PracticeEdTech & Innovation2,496
AI in EducationClassroom Practice2,451
AI in EducationUncategorized2,033
Classroom PracticeUncategorized1,978
AI in EducationLeadership1,255
LeadershipUncategorized1,240
Higher EducationLeadership1,233
AI in EducationSocial-Emotional Learning1,125
Higher EducationUncategorized1,039
LeadershipSocial-Emotional Learning1,017
EdTech & InnovationSocial-Emotional Learning989
Professional LearningSocial-Emotional Learning965
LeadershipProfessional Learning945
Social-Emotional LearningUncategorized881
AI in EducationHigher Education796
EdTech & InnovationLeadership795
EdTech & InnovationHigher Education750
Equity & InclusionProfessional Learning674
Higher EducationSocial-Emotional Learning556
AI in EducationEquity & Inclusion546
AI in EducationCTE & Workforce532
Classroom PracticeEquity & Inclusion531
EdTech & InnovationEquity & Inclusion531
Equity & InclusionHigher Education529
Equity & InclusionLeadership527
CTE & WorkforceLeadership523
CTE & WorkforceProfessional Learning523
Equity & InclusionUncategorized514
Professional LearningSafeguarding & Cybersecurity405
AI in EducationSafeguarding & Cybersecurity379
EdTech & InnovationSafeguarding & Cybersecurity379
CTE & WorkforceSocial-Emotional Learning369
Classroom PracticeSafeguarding & Cybersecurity339
Classroom PracticeLeadership291
Higher EducationProfessional Learning240
Learning ScienceProfessional Learning217
Classroom PracticeSocial-Emotional Learning200
Safeguarding & CybersecurityUncategorized200
CTE & WorkforceClassroom Practice154
CTE & WorkforceEdTech & Innovation154
CTE & WorkforceHigher Education154
Classroom PracticeHigher Education154
LeadershipSafeguarding & Cybersecurity128
Equity & InclusionLearning Science117
Classroom PracticeLearning Science100
Classroom PracticeSubject Areas100
Learning ScienceSubject Areas100
Professional LearningSubject Areas100
Equity & InclusionMath Education71
Equity & InclusionSocial-Emotional Learning71
Learning ScienceMath Education71
Learning ScienceSocial-Emotional Learning71
Math EducationProfessional Learning71
Math EducationSocial-Emotional Learning71
Equity & InclusionSafeguarding & Cybersecurity62
AI in EducationLearning Science46
Higher EducationLearning Science46
Higher EducationSafeguarding & Cybersecurity40
CTE & WorkforceUncategorized9

Section 5

Show coverage

Episode volume and topical breadth side by side. A show with many episodes but few canonical topics is deep and specialized; one with fewer episodes spanning many topics is broad and exploratory.

Per-show episode counts and number of canonical topics covered.
ShowEpisodesCanonical topicsTopics covered
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
942
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
This Week with EdSurge
556
6
AI in Education · EdTech & Innovation · Higher Education · Leadership · Social-Emotional Learning · Uncategorized
The Harvard EdCast
483
4
Equity & Inclusion · Higher Education · Leadership · Uncategorized
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
482
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Equity & Inclusion · Professional Learning
My EdTech Life
369
5
AI in Education · CTE & Workforce · Leadership · Professional Learning · Social-Emotional Learning
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
365
2
Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Teaching Learning Leading K-12
325
4
EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Social-Emotional Learning · Uncategorized
K12ArtChat the Podcast
321
3
Classroom Practice · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth
292
3
AI in Education · EdTech & Innovation · Uncategorized
House of #EdTech
277
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Safeguarding & Cybersecurity
The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
245
3
Classroom Practice · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Teaching Today
201
3
Leadership · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
K12 Tech Talk
200
2
Safeguarding & Cybersecurity · Uncategorized
The EduGals Podcast
160
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast
154
7
AI in Education · CTE & Workforce · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Higher Education · Leadership · Professional Learning
Leading from the Library
142
2
EdTech & Innovation · Uncategorized
SMILE Factor
108
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Social-Emotional Learning
Better Learning Podcast
100
1
Uncategorized
Critically Speaking
100
4
Classroom Practice · Learning Science · Professional Learning · Subject Areas
New Teacher Talk
100
3
Classroom Practice · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell
100
4
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education
92
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · Leadership · Professional Learning · Social-Emotional Learning
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast
86
1
Uncategorized
EdTech Classroom
84
4
Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Blue Glasses Math
71
5
Equity & Inclusion · Learning Science · Math Education · Professional Learning · Social-Emotional Learning
The Digital Learning Podcast
62
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Ed Tech Hour
46
5
AI in Education · Equity & Inclusion · Higher Education · Learning Science · Professional Learning
IETL Podcast
44
4
Equity & Inclusion · Leadership · Professional Learning · Safeguarding & Cybersecurity
The K-12 Tech Podcast
44
6
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Leadership · Professional Learning · Safeguarding & Cybersecurity
Innovative Pedagogy Podcast
40
6
AI in Education · EdTech & Innovation · Higher Education · Leadership · Professional Learning · Safeguarding & Cybersecurity
Let's Talk EdTech
33
3
AI in Education · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning
The EdTech Shortcut Podcast
31
5
Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Equity & Inclusion · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
The EdTechEnergy Podcast
21
4
Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Make EdTech 100
18
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Equity & Inclusion · Safeguarding & Cybersecurity
Innovators UnscriptED
17
3
EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
12
5
AI in Education · Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Professional Learning · Uncategorized
Exploring the Role of AI in Education and the Workplace
9
3
AI in Education · CTE & Workforce · Uncategorized
The Education Showroom
1
4
Classroom Practice · EdTech & Innovation · Leadership · Professional Learning

Frequently asked

Answers below are generated from the live catalog.

How many K–12 education podcasts does K-12 Podcasts index?
As of June 2026, K-12 Podcasts indexes 38 K–12 education podcasts, totaling 6,733 episodes and 1,208 unique guests.
What topics do K–12 educators discuss most on podcasts?
The most-discussed canonical topic is "Professional Learning", appearing in 4,847 episodes (72.0% of the 6,733 indexed episodes) as of June 2026.
Which K–12 podcasts cover AI in education?
20 indexed shows explicitly tag AI or artificial intelligence, including Make EdTech 100, My EdTech Life, Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education, SMILE Factor, ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast. Overall, "AI in Education" appears in 3,796 episodes (56.4% of the catalog).
Who are the most-featured guests across K–12 education podcasts?
As of June 2026, Barbara R. Blackburn is the most-featured guest with 6 appearances across 1 distinct shows in the catalog.
Which K–12 education podcast has the most episodes indexed here?
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher leads the catalog with 942 indexed episodes spanning 5 canonical topics (as of June 2026).

Methodology

The numbers on this page describe topical coverage and volume across the K–12 podcast shows indexed at K-12 Podcasts. They are not a measure of audience size, downloads, listenership, or influence.

Each show in the catalog carries a set of granular tags (e.g. "AI Literacy", "Ethical AI Use", "AI in the Classroom"). To make counts comparable, those raw tags are mapped to a curated list of canonical topics (e.g. "AI in Education"). Every analytical count on this page is computed against the canonical layer, not the raw tags.

Episodes inherit their show's canonical topics — the catalog does not (yet) carry per-episode tags. As a result, prolific shows weigh heavily in topic totals and co-occurrence pairs by design.

Quarterly trends use the published date of each episode. Episodes without a parseable date are omitted from the trend chart but counted everywhere else. The "Last updated" date is the most recent episode date in the catalog.

Source data: 6,733 episodes across 38 shows · 1,208 guests · 14 canonical topics in use · last updated .