Best 30 Education Policy Podcasts

Every week the Wonkhe team and guests from across higher education dissect the week's big policy developments, and we also feature interviews, features, and views from around the sector. more

Founded by educators for educators, the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) is the leading educators' association in Texas and the largest independent educators' association in the United States. ATPE exists to serve the needs of Texas teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and all public education employees and fights for our schools on the local, state and national levels.The ATPE philosophy is simple. We believe it takes everyone working together to improve Texas public schools. We work with all stakeholders in public education, regardless of political party or platform. We work collaboratively with all sides of any debate to find the best solution. And we represent the priorities defined by our members—working educators who are passionate about Texas public schools. more

Welcome to BoardCast, an IASB podcast featuring our staff, members and other education experts. Episodes will focus on hot topics and best practices in school finance, board governance, legal and policy issues, HR and more. more

A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Paul E. Peterson, Senior editor of Education Next more

This podcast from the education and skills think tank EDSK takes a look inside the latest stories from across the education system in England including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships. more

As the professional organization and union to 20,000 educators in Arizona, we believe that every child deserves a quality public education regardless of their zip code, so the Arizona Education Association Learn & Lead team invites you to come learn with us about best practices in and out of the classroom for education leaders to make that dream a reality. more

The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state. more

'Federal Flash' is the All4Ed's video series on important developments in education policy in Washington, DC. more

Host Chris Neeley is the Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District and the father of three amazing kids. He has seen time and time again the pain that a lack of access and choice in education can cause...but he has also seen the beauty and joy that educational autonomy can create.We talk to educators, school leaders, policymakers, and charter school acolytes about their stories.We always start with 'why' here…because it's not just about a job, occupation, or field; it's about why we do what we do. more

Listen to experts in education discuss critical topics that  will help to answer questions like, 'What can be done to ensure families have access to high-quality education for their children? How can school leaders allow educators the autonomy they need to best serve students? How should schools be held accountable for their performance? And when we say 'quality,' what does that really mean?' more

Frank Norris and Stan Johnson have been friends since 1995. Both have had successful and lengthy careers in education. Frank was a very senior HMI with Ofsted for 11 years and was the CEO of the Coop Academies Trust for 6 years. Stan was seconded to Ofsted for a year and then returned to headship before working as a senior adviser with Lancashire LA. He has latterly led a successful education consultancy in the North West more

Educators are the backbone of our nation, and education is its lifeblood.From teacher shortages and failing schools to growing mental health issues, there is an undeniable growing crisis in Education at the individual, classroom, and school level. Though painful, with the right approaches, crises can be leveraged as an opportunity for growth. Therefore, Dr. Paul Gavoni and Drew Carter are co-hosting the Crisis in Education Podcast, where Education meets Behavior Science, to interview educational leaders, behavior scientists, and experts around the world to dissect the causes of crisis issues. more

Ohio's public schools serve 1.6 million children - 90 percent of students in the state! What happens in the classroom has impacts far beyond the walls of the K-12 school building or higher ed lecture hall. So, on behalf of the 120,000 members of the Ohio Education Association, we're taking a deeper dive into some of the many education issues facing our students, educators, and communities. Originally launched in 2021 as Education Matters, Public Education Matters is your source for insightful conversations with the people who shape the education landscape in Ohio. more

'What I Want to Know' provides answers to some of the biggest questions in education. As the traditional model undergoes a dramatic shift accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering what the future holds. Kevin P. Chavous connects with industry leaders to get their insights on how we can better prepare learners to unlock their full potential, no matter their learning environment. more

People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues & state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators & with state policy experts.The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas & develop state-based solutions. more

The evidence is crystal clear. When we invest in our children, we all benefit. When Canadian children thrive, Canada thrives. In this series of conversations, we speak with the researchers, educators, and economists who have contributed their unique and important perspectives to Early Years Study 4. Each conversation is interesting and compelling on its own but, when combined, the call to action is loud and clear: high quality, early childhood education for ALL. more

A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty. more

Produced and hosted by radio veteran Bob Barrett, this show examines education from the classroom to state education departments. Bob interviews various educators about the subjects they teach, and will, every now and again, throw in a surprise, like speaking to the family behind 'Dracula.' more

Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn discuss what's next for higher ed and talk with the newsmakers you want to hear from most. more

Times Higher Education is the heart of the higher education debate. It covers the latest university news, higher education analysis, and world university rankings discussion. Essential listening for academics and university professional staff, and those with a keen interest in academia. more

No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network's weekly podcast, presents interviews with top university scholars on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation. more