10 Highly Rated Podcasts for Educators

Podcasts have become popular sources of information and entertainment, in part because they let people multitask while listening. For teachers, that means hearing the latest information and perspectives from other teachers, administrators, students and other education leaders—all while setting up the classroom, running errands or taking a relaxing stroll around the block.

Browse the curated list of top-rated podcasts for educators below to learn more about—and listen to—some favorites for helpful tips, trends and insights on educational topics.

ACTE Middle School CTE Podcasts

Episode topics include preparing middle school students for high school choices, employability skills, career readiness and career exploration. Check it out.

Cult of Pedagogy

Featuring discussions between educators, students, administrators and parents, Cult of Pedagogy is a vital source of information on new teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform and educational technology. Listen now.

MindShift

MindShift explores the future of education by highlighting the innovative—and sometimes counterintuitive—ways today’s educators are working to help all children succeed. Learn more.

Principal Matters

For school leaders in search of innovative, imaginative and practical ideas, Principal Matters covers a wide range of topics, from managing expectations and building capacity to setting boundaries and inspiring others. Check it out.

Teach Me, Teacher

Learn by listening in on honest conversations with real-world teachers and administrators about today’s classrooms. Listen now.

TED Talks Education

As a country, how can we better inspire our students—and support our educators? This one-hour special explores this question, others like it and potential answers. Learn more.

The 10 Minute Teacher

Hear fresh insights, innovative strategies and heartwarming stories from remarkable educators in this 10-minute podcast. Check it out.

The Creative Classroom

Get equipped—and inspired—to boost creativity and spark innovation in your classroom. Each episode dives into a single topic or features an expert interview. Listen now.

The House of #EdTech

Explore the latest developments and trends in the world of education technology. Episodes feature interviews with some of the most innovative and influential figures in the field. Learn more.

Truth for Teachers

This biweekly podcast provides encouragement to educators and consistently ranks in the top K-12 podcasts in the world. Check it out.

Thank you to the former educators on our CompTIA Spark team for helping us curate this list!

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Sources:

We Are Teachers: Teachers Swear By These 8 Education Podcasts

Kay-Twelve: Top 20 Education Podcasts Every Educator and Administrator Should Subscribe to in 2023

Education Center: The 17 Best Education Podcasts for Teachers

Education World: 4 Podcasts Every Middle School Teacher Needs to Hear

We Are Teachers: 5 Podcasts Principals Should Try

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