Recorded LIVE at the National Education Summit, this conversation with Dr.Haili Hughes is one which you will not want to miss! We touched on teacher retention, science of learning, explicit teaching, codification, lethal mutations, leadership, teacher wellbeing and teacher agency - amongst other topics! Also name dropped Adam Boxer, Carl Hendrick, Tom Sherrington, Peps Mccrea, Doug Lemov and even Ferris Bueller! Hope you enjoy it!

Bjorn Norstrom is an EdTech leader, STEM educator, and advocate for ethical AI adoption in K-12 education. A licensed technology educator with extensive industry certifications, Bjorn has spent more than two decades helping students and teachers connect classroom learning with real-world technology skills. His experience spans teaching, curriculum design, program management, and STEM coaching, with a particular focus on AI, career and technical education (CTE), and digital literacy. Through his work with Aspire Arizona and other educational initiatives, Bjorn is helping schools explore practical, educator-first approaches to AI that reduce workload, enhance learning, and better prepare students for the future. Gus and I enjoyed this conversation and we are sure you will to!

Dr Alice Elwell is an experienced educational leader, Head of English, and IB educator whose work sits at the intersection of teaching, research, and curriculum innovation. As a teacher of English, Theory of Knowledge, and Global Politics, she champions inquiry-driven learning, student voice, and democratic classroom practices, working closely with students to co-design meaningful learning experiences. Alongside her school leadership role, Alice teaches pre-service teachers at university and is a PhD researcher exploring critical literacy, affect, and meaning-making in secondary English classrooms. Her work is driven by a passion for helping students and teachers engage deeply with ideas, develop strong identities as learners, and shape classrooms that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and authentic participation. We know you will enjoy our conversation with her!