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Let’s face it, the ROI on publishing a book is ridiculous. But there are many reasons why you should–or at least tackle a project of this scope. In this episode, author and award-winning educator Michael Hernandez talks about his hate/love relationship with reading and writing, and explains why his first book almost didn’t happen. In this episode: A list of reasons why you should write your own…
Educators, parents, and schools everywhere are worried about cheating with AI. But it turns out that it isn’t artificial intelligence that’s the problem–its artificial assessment. In this episode, author and award-winning educator Michael Hernandez argues that the ways we try to measure students–and even create entire school systems and calendars around testing– has drained the love of learning…
AI is disrupting entry level jobs, causing schools to rethink what they teach. If you’re a parent, student, or teacher worried about artificial intelligence and the future of college and work, this episode is for you. In this episode, host Michael Hernandez helps us reframe these challenges as an over reliance on technique and mechanics, and offers three driving questions to help everyone…
An entire generation of teachers and parents grew up under No Child Left Behind. Now AI is forcing us to remember what good teaching and learning is all about. Educators are struggling to figure out what to do about AI and academic integrity, and low student engagement and chronic absenteeism. And while there are plenty of people who are good at diagnosing the problem, few are coming up with…
When confronted with intense workloads and a constantly changing world (and technological changes like AI), it only makes sense that educators and leaders feel the need to double down on cultures of compliance that traditional teaching and assessments create–its a way for us to manage the chaos in our lives and work. But we’ve forgotten that our students are really no different from us, and as the…
The end of the year is always a time for reflection–and it’s B-side, goal-setting. Like the thesis statement of an essay, assessments can be a concluding sentence to sum everything up, or it can be placed at the top of the page like a road map or mission statement, challenging and preparing us for what’s to come. It got me thinking about assessment as a place to start rather than a place to end,…
Last year was really rough, and we’re happy to put it behind us. So this season I thought I’d give us all a break from the noise, and share constructive and inspiring ideas to help us adapt and thrive in 2026. These are highlights from some of my favorite content that I’ve published recently. These micro-episodes are inspired by my monthly newsletter, keynotes, and conference presentations, and…
Watch this episode on YouTube Join the webinar discussed in this episode . In this episode, Michael Hernandez shares his journey of writing and publishing his first nonfiction book. He discusses the importance of choosing the right topic, building an audience, and the decision between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Michael also delves into the legal aspects of contracts, offers tips…
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube In this episode, Michael speaks with Dr. Rod Berger, an expert in storytelling and author of 'The Narrative Edge.' They discuss the importance of authentic storytelling, the writing process, and the challenges faced by first-time authors. Dr. Berger shares insights on finding…
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on Youtube: Acquisitions editor Valerie Witt shares her journey as an editor and author, discussing the intricacies of the book publishing process, the balance between traditional and self-publishing, and the essential roles of editors. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration between…
