The Fearless Schools Podcast

This podcast aims to address the timeliest challenges in education based on the research and writings of Dr. Douglas Reeves and his colleagues at Creative Leadership Solutions. We will discuss and tackle timely topics from the field.

New Episodes every 1st & 15th

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Episodes

3/2/26 – S2, E5:
Empathy: Unlocking the Power of the Middle School Years –LISTEN HERE

2/25/26 – S2, E4:
Consistency: The Power of Showing Up the Same Way Every Day –LISTEN HERE

2/1/26 – S2, E3: Evolution: Why School Leadership Must Grow to Stay Relevant – LISTEN HERE

1/14/26 – S2, E2: Accountability: Why Punishment Doesn’t Work – LISTEN HERE

1/5/26 – S2, E1: Creativity: Why Compliance is Failing Schools – LISTEN HERE

12/16/25 – S1, E38:
Lead Like You Belong Here – LISTEN HERE

11/30/25 – S1, E37: Authentic Leadership – The Importance of Nurturing Relationships – LISTEN HERE

11/15/25 – S1, E36:
The Power of Educators: Writing, Reading, and Teachers Who Create Possibility – LISTEN HERE

11/1/25 – S1, E35: Creativity, Care, and Differentiation: Supporting Teachers, Seeing Students – LISTEN HERE

10/16/25 – S1, E34:
The Heart-Brain Connection of Great School Leadership – LISTEN HERE

10/1/25 – S1, E33:
From Reluctant Student to Fearless Educator – LISTEN HERE

9/15/25 – S1, E32:
Hope, Innovation, and the Future of Education with former Secretary of Education Cardona – LISTEN HERE

9/1/25 – S1, E31:
Closing Attitude Gaps with Principal Kafele – LISTEN HERE

8/15/25 – S1, E30:
Dr. Michael Fullan – LISTEN HERE

8/1/25 – S1, E29:
Fearless Instruction Part 3 – Finishing the Puzzle – LISTEN HERE

7/24/25 – S1, E28: Fearless Instruction Part 2 – Connecting the Pieces: Putting the 90/90/90 Research to Work – LISTEN HERE

7/21/25 – S1, E27: Fearless Instruction Part 1 – Laying the Foundation: Building a Culture of Collaboration – LISTEN HERE

7/2/25 – S1, E25:
The Best of 2025 – LISTEN HERE

6/15/25 – S1, E23:
Surviving the Superintendency – LISTEN HERE

6/1/25 – S1, E21: Surviving the Superintendency – LISTEN HERE

5/15/25 – S1, E20:
From Pandemic Students to Post Pandemic Teachers – LISTEN HERE

5/1/25 – S1, E17:
Family & Community Engagement – FACE – LISTEN HERE

4/15/25 – S1, E15: Fearless Leadership: Building Integrity & Trust – LISTEN HERE

4/1/25 – S1, E13: Fearless Schools: Reimagining Alternative Education – LISTEN HERE

3/15/25 – S1, E11: Fearless Schools: Solutions for Social Dynamics – LISTEN HERE

3/1/25 – S1, E9:
Fearless Leadership – LISTEN HERE

2/15/25 – S1, E7:
Fearless Environments: Leading with Psychological Safety – LISTEN HERE

2/1/25 – S1, E5:
Fearless Classrooms: Creating Psychological Safety – LISTEN HERE

1/15/25 – S1, E2:
Grading In The New Year – LISTEN HERE

1/2/25 – S1, E1:
Getting Grading Unstuck – LISTEN HERE

FS Podcast Shorts

7/7/25 – S1, E26:
Jen Schwanke – LISTEN HERE

6/23/25 – S1, E24:
Tony Flach – LISTEN HERE

6/7/25 – S1, E22:
John Hattie – LISTEN HERE

5/11/25 – S1, E19:
Cindy Tomlin: A Special Mother’s Day Tribute – LISTEN HEREHERE

5/5/25 – S1, E18: Jessyca Lucero-Flores – LISTEN HERE

4/20/25 – S1, E16:
Lisa Almeida: Relationships in Leadership – LISTEN HERE

4/9/25 – S1, E14:
Kim Marshall: The Marshall Memo – LISTEN HERE

3/20/25 – S1, E12:
Anthony Muhammad: PLCs, Culture & Climate – LISTEN HERE

3/12/25 – S1, E10:
Paul Destino: School Culture – LISTEN HERE

2/20/25 – S1, E8:
Ken Williams: Ruthless Equity – LISTEN HERE

2/5/25 – S1, E6:
Josh Tovar: Love & Leadership – LISTEN HERE

1/28/25, S1, E4:
Ann McCarty Perez: Master Scheduling – LISTEN HERE

1/22/25 – S1, E3:
Dave Burgess: Student Engagement – LISTEN HERE