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In this episode of the EDU Coach Collective, hosts Celine Thomas and Katie Ritter sit down with Jeffrey Riley, a former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education, now leading a nonprofit initiative at MIT. The conversation shifts from simple AI tools to the broader necessity of AI literacy for students, teachers, and instructional leaders.

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Happy New Year, everyone! You are listening to the very first episode of the year, and if you noticed a new name in your feed, your ears aren't playing tricks on you. Welcome to the EDU Coach Collective!

We are so excited to kick off this season with a fresh look and a renewed mission. We’re still the same team from Forward Edge you know and love—former educators working as instructional coaches right here in the K-12 trenches—but we’ve evolved. This year, it’s all about the Collective.

So, what can you look forward to in this new chapter? We are leveling up our guest list to bring you even more diverse voices from across the country. In the coming weeks, you’re going to hear:

• Deep dives into the latest AI shifts in the classroom.
• Raw stories from coaches on the ground dealing with the same 'Sunday Scaries' as you.
• Expert strategy sessions on how to build teacher buy-in and lead from the middle.

We’ve been where you are, we’re still there with you now, and we’re ready to tackle this year’s challenges together. So, let’s get those headphones on and get inspired.

You’re part of the collective now. Let’s coach fearlessly!

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To all of our valued, loyal listeners, thank you for being the heart of our community!

We are thrilled to officially announce that the Restart Recharge Podcast is leveling up and rebranding to become The EDU Coach Collective! This transition marks an exciting new chapter, and we are gearing up to make 2026 our most impactful year yet.