EdHeads https://edheadspod.com en Copyright 2025 Learn how AI is impacting the future of education this season on EdHeads, presented by Saga Education. Host AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, meets with leading experts to explore ways to harness AI to improve students' learning. Follow the conversation at edheadspod.com! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e19f8eaa-f762-11ee-8852-b3a4edc0c6b7/image/42dd4a09c5e0d11197251291136a8370.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress EdHeads https://edheadspod.com episodic Saga Education Learn how AI is impacting the future of education this season on EdHeads, presented by Saga Education. Host AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, meets with leading experts to explore ways to harness AI to improve students' learning. Follow the conversation at edheadspod.com! Learn how AI is impacting the future of education this season on EdHeads, presented by Saga Education. Host AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, meets with leading experts to explore ways to harness AI to improve students' learning. Follow the conversation at edheadspod.com!

]]> Saga Education mike@palmer.media EdHeads Ep. 15: High-Impact Tutoring Abroad | 🚀 Bo Paulle Discusses Lessons from the Netherlands In this special on-the-road episode of EdHeads, we’re taking you to the Netherlands alongside Tiffani Bibb, Chief People & Culture Officer at Saga Education. High-impact tutoring is now a global movement, but can evidence-based programs be successfully adapted to different cultural and political contexts? Join host AJ Gutierrez as we explore:  How high-impact tutoring is transforming classrooms in the Netherlands Insights from Bo Paulle, researcher at the University of Amsterdam The challenges and triumphs of scaling personalized learning internationally Featuring real-world observations from Dutch classrooms and discussions on the future of tutoring, education policy, and equity in learning. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or education enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Subscribe for more expert conversations on EdHeads! Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:36:00 -0000 full 1 15 Saga Education In this special on-the-road episode of EdHeads, we’re taking you to the Netherlands alongside Tiffani Bibb, Chief People & Culture Officer at Saga Education. High-impact tutoring is now a global movement, but can evidence-based programs be successfully adapted to different cultural and political contexts? Join host AJ Gutierrez as we explore:  How high-impact tutoring is transforming classrooms in the Netherlands Insights from Bo Paulle, researcher at the University of Amsterdam The challenges and triumphs of scaling personalized learning internationally Featuring real-world observations from Dutch classrooms and discussions on the future of tutoring, education policy, and equity in learning. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or education enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Subscribe for more expert conversations on EdHeads! In this special on-the-road episode of EdHeads, we’re taking you to the Netherlands alongside Tiffani Bibb, Chief People & Culture Officer at Saga Education.


High-impact tutoring is now a global movement, but can evidence-based programs be successfully adapted to different cultural and political contexts? Join host AJ Gutierrez as we explore: 


  • How high-impact tutoring is transforming classrooms in the Netherlands
  • Insights from Bo Paulle, researcher at the University of Amsterdam
  • The challenges and triumphs of scaling personalized learning internationally
  • Featuring real-world observations from Dutch classrooms and discussions on the future of tutoring, education policy, and equity in learning.


Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or education enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights!


Subscribe for more expert conversations on EdHeads!

]]> 828 EdHeads Ep. 14: AI in Education | AI-Powered Coaching: Tammy Sumner on Transforming Teacher Practice Join AJ Gutierrez as he sits down with Tammy Sumner, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, to explore the groundbreaking ways AI is being used to support teacher growth. In this episode, Tammy shares insights into TalkBack, an AI-powered tool that analyzes classroom discourse and provides personalized feedback to teachers. Discover how this innovative technology is helping educators improve their instructional practices and foster more engaging learning environments. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 14 Saga Education Join AJ Gutierrez as he sits down with Tammy Sumner, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, to explore the groundbreaking ways AI is being used to support teacher growth. In this episode, Tammy shares insights into TalkBack, an AI-powered tool that analyzes classroom discourse and provides personalized feedback to teachers. Discover how this innovative technology is helping educators improve their instructional practices and foster more engaging learning environments. Join AJ Gutierrez as he sits down with Tammy Sumner, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, to explore the groundbreaking ways AI is being used to support teacher growth.

In this episode, Tammy shares insights into TalkBack, an AI-powered tool that analyzes classroom discourse and provides personalized feedback to teachers. Discover how this innovative technology is helping educators improve their instructional practices and foster more engaging learning environments.

]]> 1353 Ep. 13 | AI in Education: 5 Key Takeaways from Experts in Season 1 to Empower School Leaders Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in education, featuring highlights from insightful conversations with experts like Rajen Sheth (CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI, Jennie Megiera (Google's Global Head of Education Impact), and more. In this episode, they delve into five key takeaways for school leaders. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 Saga Education Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in education, featuring highlights from insightful conversations with experts like Rajen Sheth (CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI, Jennie Megiera (Google's Global Head of Education Impact), and more. In this episode, they delve into five key takeaways for school leaders. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in education, featuring highlights from insightful conversations with experts like Rajen Sheth (CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI, Jennie Megiera (Google's Global Head of Education Impact), and more. In this episode, they delve into five key takeaways for school leaders.

]]> 1484 Ep.12 EdHeads | Bloomberg CityLab 2024, Mexico City: How Cities & Human Connection Shape Education In this episode of EdHeads, recorded live from Bloomberg CityLab 2024 in Mexico City, AJ Gutierrez explores the interconnectedness of education and the broader social, economic, and environmental challenges facing cities today. Featuring insights from mayors, policymakers, and thought leaders, this episode delves into how factors like safety, community well-being, and human connection play a pivotal role in shaping educational opportunities and equity. Discover how cities are leveraging AI and innovation to address pressing issues, and why the concept of "mattering" is crucial for creating systems that support and uplift all individuals. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 12 Saga Education In this episode of EdHeads, recorded live from Bloomberg CityLab 2024 in Mexico City, AJ Gutierrez explores the interconnectedness of education and the broader social, economic, and environmental challenges facing cities today. Featuring insights from mayors, policymakers, and thought leaders, this episode delves into how factors like safety, community well-being, and human connection play a pivotal role in shaping educational opportunities and equity. Discover how cities are leveraging AI and innovation to address pressing issues, and why the concept of "mattering" is crucial for creating systems that support and uplift all individuals. In this episode of EdHeads, recorded live from Bloomberg CityLab 2024 in Mexico City, AJ Gutierrez explores the interconnectedness of education and the broader social, economic, and environmental challenges facing cities today. Featuring insights from mayors, policymakers, and thought leaders, this episode delves into how factors like safety, community well-being, and human connection play a pivotal role in shaping educational opportunities and equity. Discover how cities are leveraging AI and innovation to address pressing issues, and why the concept of "mattering" is crucial for creating systems that support and uplift all individuals.

]]> 923 Ep.11 - Kristen DiCerbo, CLO at Khan Academy: Khanmigo & AI Tutoring In this episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez speaks with Kristen DiCerbo, CLO (Chief Learning Officer) at Khan Academy and one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in AI. Dive deep into the real-world application of AI in education with Khanmigo, Khan Academy's innovative AI chatbot tutor. Discover how Khanmigo provides personalized support for students, assists teachers with data-driven insights, and addresses challenges like plagiarism concerns. Explore the potential of AI to enhance learning outcomes and create a more engaging and effective classroom experience. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 11 Saga Education In this episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez speaks with Kristen DiCerbo, CLO (Chief Learning Officer) at Khan Academy and one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in AI. Dive deep into the real-world application of AI in education with Khanmigo, Khan Academy's innovative AI chatbot tutor. Discover how Khanmigo provides personalized support for students, assists teachers with data-driven insights, and addresses challenges like plagiarism concerns. Explore the potential of AI to enhance learning outcomes and create a more engaging and effective classroom experience. In this episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez speaks with Kristen DiCerbo, CLO (Chief Learning Officer) at Khan Academy and one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in AI. Dive deep into the real-world application of AI in education with Khanmigo, Khan Academy's innovative AI chatbot tutor. Discover how Khanmigo provides personalized support for students, assists teachers with data-driven insights, and addresses challenges like plagiarism concerns. Explore the potential of AI to enhance learning outcomes and create a more engaging and effective classroom experience.

]]> 1617 Ep. 10: Thema Monroe-White, PhD on Addressing Bias in Education Data joins EdHeads to expose the insidious ways bias permeates education data. Discover the alarming impact of biased data on student outcomes and learn how to champion equity in data collection and analysis. Gain actionable insights to dismantle systemic biases and create a truly just and equitable education system. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 10 Saga Education joins EdHeads to expose the insidious ways bias permeates education data. Discover the alarming impact of biased data on student outcomes and learn how to champion equity in data collection and analysis. Gain actionable insights to dismantle systemic biases and create a truly just and equitable education system. joins EdHeads to expose the insidious ways bias permeates education data. Discover the alarming impact of biased data on student outcomes and learn how to champion equity in data collection and analysis. Gain actionable insights to dismantle systemic biases and create a truly just and equitable education system.

]]> 1667 Ep. 9: Dee Lanier on Understanding & Addressing AI Ethics in Education AJ and Dee Lanier dissect his book The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat, pulling back the curtain on the hidden perils of AI bias in education. Explore how algorithms can perpetuate inequities and uncover the urgent need for ethical AI implementation. Gain insights into real-world examples of AI bias and learn how educators can champion equitable AI practices. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 Saga Education AJ and Dee Lanier dissect his book The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat, pulling back the curtain on the hidden perils of AI bias in education. Explore how algorithms can perpetuate inequities and uncover the urgent need for ethical AI implementation. Gain insights into real-world examples of AI bias and learn how educators can champion equitable AI practices. AJ and Dee Lanier dissect his book The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat, pulling back the curtain on the hidden perils of AI bias in education. Explore how algorithms can perpetuate inequities and uncover the urgent need for ethical AI implementation. Gain insights into real-world examples of AI bias and learn how educators can champion equitable AI practices.

]]> 1375 Ep. 8: Co-Designing AI Solutions for the Future of Equitable Education Join AJ Gutierrez, co-founder of Saga Education, and the Saga AI and Technology team for a crucial conversation about equity and access at the intersection of AI and education. Want more resources and use cases for adopting AI in education? Download our District Leader's Guide to AI https://saga.org/blog/the-district-leaders-guide-to-ai/  This special episode of EdHeads reflects on key themes from the series, including: - True co-design and customization when partnering with districts to implement AI-driven solutions - The importance of addressing bias and historical inequities embedded in AI models - The trade-offs of free AI tools and data ownership - How AI can act as a catalyst for thought and equitable outcomes - Empowering educators and learners to be sophisticated users of AI supports. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 Saga Education Join AJ Gutierrez, co-founder of Saga Education, and the Saga AI and Technology team for a crucial conversation about equity and access at the intersection of AI and education. Want more resources and use cases for adopting AI in education? Download our District Leader's Guide to AI https://saga.org/blog/the-district-leaders-guide-to-ai/  This special episode of EdHeads reflects on key themes from the series, including: - True co-design and customization when partnering with districts to implement AI-driven solutions - The importance of addressing bias and historical inequities embedded in AI models - The trade-offs of free AI tools and data ownership - How AI can act as a catalyst for thought and equitable outcomes - Empowering educators and learners to be sophisticated users of AI supports. Join AJ Gutierrez, co-founder of Saga Education, and the Saga AI and Technology team for a crucial conversation about equity and access at the intersection of AI and education. Want more resources and use cases for adopting AI in education? Download our District Leader's Guide to AI https://saga.org/blog/the-district-leaders-guide-to-ai/ 


This special episode of EdHeads reflects on key themes from the series, including:


- True co-design and customization when partnering with districts to implement AI-driven solutions

- The importance of addressing bias and historical inequities embedded in AI models

- The trade-offs of free AI tools and data ownership

- How AI can act as a catalyst for thought and equitable outcomes

- Empowering educators and learners to be sophisticated users of AI supports.

]]> 1188 Ep. 7: AI and Tutoring: Elevate Human Connection, NOT Replace It In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez explores how AI can be used to enhance human connection in education, not replace it. Hear from experts like Rajen Sheth (Google), Jennie Magiera (ed tech leader), and Dwayne Matthews (educator) as they discuss the future of AI in the classroom, the importance of AI literacy for teachers and students, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption in schools. Discover how AI can personalize learning, support tutors, and free up teachers to focus on building relationships with their students. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 Saga Education In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez explores how AI can be used to enhance human connection in education, not replace it. Hear from experts like Rajen Sheth (Google), Jennie Magiera (ed tech leader), and Dwayne Matthews (educator) as they discuss the future of AI in the classroom, the importance of AI literacy for teachers and students, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption in schools. Discover how AI can personalize learning, support tutors, and free up teachers to focus on building relationships with their students. In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, AJ Gutierrez explores how AI can be used to enhance human connection in education, not replace it. Hear from experts like Rajen Sheth (Google), Jennie Magiera (ed tech leader), and Dwayne Matthews (educator) as they discuss the future of AI in the classroom, the importance of AI literacy for teachers and students, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption in schools. Discover how AI can personalize learning, support tutors, and free up teachers to focus on building relationships with their students.

]]> 963 Ep. 6: Recap Equity & Innovation with Bob Runcie, CEO of Chiefs for Change Discover how AI is reshaping education as host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education and Bob Runcie, CEO of Chiefs for Change, recap prior episodes of EdHeads. Today we revisit conversations with Erin Mote and Dwayne Matthews. Explore the challenges of equitable AI access, the potential for personalized learning, and innovative approaches to integrating AI in schools. Learn why Runcie believes state-level innovation hubs are crucial and how district leaders can drive meaningful change. From interoperability standards to community engagement, uncover strategies for leveraging AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges in education. The core topics in this episode show district leaders how they can leverage AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 Saga Education Discover how AI is reshaping education as host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education and Bob Runcie, CEO of Chiefs for Change, recap prior episodes of EdHeads. Today we revisit conversations with Erin Mote and Dwayne Matthews. Explore the challenges of equitable AI access, the potential for personalized learning, and innovative approaches to integrating AI in schools. Learn why Runcie believes state-level innovation hubs are crucial and how district leaders can drive meaningful change. From interoperability standards to community engagement, uncover strategies for leveraging AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges in education. The core topics in this episode show district leaders how they can leverage AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges. Discover how AI is reshaping education as host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education and Bob Runcie, CEO of Chiefs for Change, recap prior episodes of EdHeads. Today we revisit conversations with Erin Mote and Dwayne Matthews.


Explore the challenges of equitable AI access, the potential for personalized learning, and innovative approaches to integrating AI in schools. Learn why Runcie believes state-level innovation hubs are crucial and how district leaders can drive meaningful change. From interoperability standards to community engagement, uncover strategies for leveraging AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges in education. The core topics in this episode show district leaders how they can leverage AI to improve student outcomes while addressing systemic challenges.

]]> 1099 Ep. 5: Empowering District Leaders to Harness AI for Enhanced Learning In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education brings together insights from leading experts on how district leaders can navigate the world of AI in education. Learn about the different types of AI, strategies for responsible implementation, and ways to leverage technology to enhance human connection in the classroom. Featuring insights from Jennie Magiera, Rajen Sheth, Erin Mote, and Dwayne Matthews. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Saga Education In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education brings together insights from leading experts on how district leaders can navigate the world of AI in education. Learn about the different types of AI, strategies for responsible implementation, and ways to leverage technology to enhance human connection in the classroom. Featuring insights from Jennie Magiera, Rajen Sheth, Erin Mote, and Dwayne Matthews. In this special compilation episode of EdHeads, host AJ Gutierrez from Saga Education brings together insights from leading experts on how district leaders can navigate the world of AI in education. Learn about the different types of AI, strategies for responsible implementation, and ways to leverage technology to enhance human connection in the classroom. Featuring insights from Jennie Magiera, Rajen Sheth, Erin Mote, and Dwayne Matthews.

]]> 1265 Episode 4: Erin Mote| Data Interoperability & Human Connection in AI Ed Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, shares insights on leveraging AI to strengthen human connections in education while ensuring data privacy and security. Discover the importance of data interoperability, guidelines for ethical AI use, and the need for robust R&D investment to drive innovation. Thu, 30 May 2024 20:23:00 -0000 full 1 4 Saga Education Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, shares insights on leveraging AI to strengthen human connections in education while ensuring data privacy and security. Discover the importance of data interoperability, guidelines for ethical AI use, and the need for robust R&D investment to drive innovation. Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, shares insights on leveraging AI to strengthen human connections in education while ensuring data privacy and security. Discover the importance of data interoperability, guidelines for ethical AI use, and the need for robust R&D investment to drive innovation.

]]> 1959 Episode 3: Dwayne Matthews | Equity & Co-designing with Districts Join Dwayne Matthews, Chief Innovation Evangelist at TomorrowNow Learning Labs, and AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, as they explore the transformative role of AI in reimagining education. Discover how AI can enhance personalized learning, empower tutoring, and foster deeper human connections in the classroom. Unlock the future of learning through cutting-edge insights on leveraging technology to unleash brilliance and create equitable opportunities for all students. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at edheadspod.com for more. Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 Saga Education Join Dwayne Matthews, Chief Innovation Evangelist at TomorrowNow Learning Labs, and AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, as they explore the transformative role of AI in reimagining education. Discover how AI can enhance personalized learning, empower tutoring, and foster deeper human connections in the classroom. Unlock the future of learning through cutting-edge insights on leveraging technology to unleash brilliance and create equitable opportunities for all students. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at edheadspod.com for more. Join Dwayne Matthews, Chief Innovation Evangelist at TomorrowNow Learning Labs, and AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education, as they explore the transformative role of AI in reimagining education. Discover how AI can enhance personalized learning, empower tutoring, and foster deeper human connections in the classroom. Unlock the future of learning through cutting-edge insights on leveraging technology to unleash brilliance and create equitable opportunities for all students.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at edheadspod.com for more.

]]> 1780 Episode 2: Jennie Magiera | Personalized Learning and Student Agency In this episode, AJ explores the future of learning with Jennie Megiera, Google's Global Head of Education Impact. Jennie discusses the rising demand for global problem-solving skills, the changing nature of learning, and the importance of lifelong learning. She also dives into the role of technology in education, including AI-powered tools, personalized instruction, and immersive learning experiences. Here's the Future of Education Report referenced in the conversation. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Saga Education In this episode, AJ explores the future of learning with Jennie Megiera, Google's Global Head of Education Impact. Jennie discusses the rising demand for global problem-solving skills, the changing nature of learning, and the importance of lifelong learning. She also dives into the role of technology in education, including AI-powered tools, personalized instruction, and immersive learning experiences. Here's the Future of Education Report referenced in the conversation. In this episode, AJ explores the future of learning with Jennie Megiera, Google's Global Head of Education Impact. Jennie discusses the rising demand for global problem-solving skills, the changing nature of learning, and the importance of lifelong learning. She also dives into the role of technology in education, including AI-powered tools, personalized instruction, and immersive learning experiences.

Here's the Future of Education Report referenced in the conversation.

]]> 2438 Episode 1: Rajen Sheth | AI Tools & The Future of Personalized Learning How will AI impact personalized learning in the future? How can AI supercharge humans and improve student outcomes? Join EdHeads host AJ Gutierrez as he chats with Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI. AJ and Rajen explore how AI can enhance personalized student learning experiences as they delve into the potential benefits of AI in supercharging human learning in the classroom.  AJ and Rajen discuss specific technology tactics and principles educators will leverage while maintaining a human-centered approach to learning. Listen in and join the conversation at EdHeadsPod.com! To learn more about Kyron Learning, visit kyronlearning.com Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0000 Rajen Sheth on AI, Tutoring, and Kyron Learning full 1 1 Saga Education How will AI impact personalized learning in the future? How can AI supercharge humans and improve student outcomes? Join EdHeads host AJ Gutierrez as he chats with Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI. AJ and Rajen explore how AI can enhance personalized student learning experiences as they delve into the potential benefits of AI in supercharging human learning in the classroom.  AJ and Rajen discuss specific technology tactics and principles educators will leverage while maintaining a human-centered approach to learning. Listen in and join the conversation at EdHeadsPod.com! To learn more about Kyron Learning, visit kyronlearning.com How will AI impact personalized learning in the future? How can AI supercharge humans and improve student outcomes? Join EdHeads host AJ Gutierrez as he chats with Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning and former VP of Google Cloud AI. AJ and Rajen explore how AI can enhance personalized student learning experiences as they delve into the potential benefits of AI in supercharging human learning in the classroom.  AJ and Rajen discuss specific technology tactics and principles educators will leverage while maintaining a human-centered approach to learning.

Listen in and join the conversation at EdHeadsPod.com!

To learn more about Kyron Learning, visit kyronlearning.com

]]> 1892 EdHeads Series Promo Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:52:00 -0000 EdHeads Series Promo trailer 1 Saga Education 55