In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use generative AI as a tech support assistant in your K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we’re joined by educator and edtech leader Scott Nunes, whose career has spanned teaching, district leadership, and influential roles with companies like Canva and PowerSchool. Scott shares key insights on the skills students need to thrive in today’s evolving world, including communication, teamwork, networking, and authenticity. From the importance of soft skills to the role of AI in both teaching and learning, this conversation offers practical takeaways for educators seek...

In today’s episode, we'll explore how to use the AI coding feature in Canva to facilitate a problem-solving experience in your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore Learn Your Way, an AI powered learning project from Google Labs. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how to increase efficiency using the features and functionality of Google Document Tabs. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

When schools focus on what’s working and align around a shared vision, transformation becomes possible. In this final installment in our National Principals Month series, Principal David Shaffer of Port Salerno Elementary shares how the AVID program has impacted his leadership and his school by providing structure, focus, and identity. David Shaffer and his team have used AVID not just as a program, but as a foundation for building schoolwide coherence and student agency. From “WICOR We...

In today’s episode, we'll explore the key features of NotebookLM as well as ways both teachers and students might use them productively. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today's episode, we'll explore the student group generator, Grouper, how it works, and how it can save you time setting up customized student groups. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darrell Potts, Principal of Northridge Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an AVID alum, former AVID teacher, and now AVID-focused leader, Darrell shares how he’s cultivated a schoolwide culture rooted in the belief that every student is an achiever. In fact, at Northridge Middle School, success is not an abstract ideal but rather a daily practice, fueled by a shared mantra: “We will strive for excellence in all that we do . . . because we...

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Google Gemini's image generation tool, Nano Banana. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Dr. Rosalind (Rose) Henderson, principal of March Middle School in Moreno Valley, California, shares how an experiment with student-led PD evolved into a transformative movement at her school. You’ll hear how middle school students are taking charge of real instructional design, presenting to teachers, and even leading sessions at teacher conferences. With high expectations, authentic ownership, and a belief in every child’s potential, Rose explains how student-led PD builds skills, confidenc...

In today’s episode, we'll explore Gems, custom chatbots created in Google Gemini. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of TeacherServer, an AI tool designed to support teachers. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler Moberg, an AI learning and training specialist and founder of Amplified Impact. Drawing on his rich experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and professional learning designer, Tyler shares how educators can embrace AI as a powerful tool to streamline planning, boost creativity, and achieve meaningful results without losing the human touch. Tyler includes both mindset shifts and practical strategies in his guidance on how to invite AI to t...

Suno, An AI-Powered Music Tool In today’s episode, we'll explore Suno, an AI-powered tool that allows users to create songs through text and audio prompts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

What does it take to pursue a lifelong career in science, and what unexpected paths might lead there? In this episode, Dr. Ray Wheeler reflects on his 36-year career as a senior scientist and plant physiologist at NASA, where he helped pioneer research in growing plants for space travel. From Boy Scouts to botany to breakthrough innovations at the Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Wheeler shares how curiosity, collaboration, and perseverance guided his journey. Listeners will gain insights into the s...