May 5, 2026

What if students weren’t just “given a voice,” but shared real power in how schools operate?

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ana, Jacoby, and Lindsey from UP for Learning to explore what youth–adult partnership actually looks like in practice—and how it’s transforming schools at the classroom,...

Apr 28, 2026

In this powerful episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons speaks with educator Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver about teaching social studies through the lens of justice, literacy, and belonging.

Caitlin shares what it means to teach during challenging times—supporting students facing food insecurity,...

Apr 21, 2026

How do teachers respond when students appear to have little or no background knowledge about a topic?

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host and instructional coach Lindsay Lyons explores strategies for helping students connect new learning to their lived experiences. Rather than viewing students as...

Apr 14, 2026

How can schools help students practice democracy—not just learn about it?

In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with civic education researcher Dr. Sarah Burnham to explore how classrooms can cultivate the habits of democracy, civic engagement, and critical consciousness in...

Apr 7, 2026

Talking with young people about difficult current events—especially those involving immigration enforcement, protests, and community fear—can feel overwhelming for educators and families. In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with education leaders Kara Pranikoff and Dr.