Ed Soul

Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

Ed Soul is a education podcast hosted by Sourcewell, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sourcewell hosts Ed Soul, a education show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  100 Episodes: A Look Back, A Look Forward with Soulmate Favorites, Jacki Brickman, Dr. Nathan Elliott, and Lisa Worden

  Sep 25, 20261h 32mS6

  Ed Soul is celebrating it’s 100th episode with soulmate favorites Jacki Brickman, Dr. Nathan Elliott, and Lisa Worden. Each reflects on some of the most downloaded and impactful conversations from the past four years. Together, they revisit timeless themes like belonging, behavior, and mental health in schools—exploring what still resonates today and what we must continue to prioritize moving forward. Help us celebrate with our “100 shares for 100 episodes” challenge and grow educator access to the show and impactful strategies for the classroom. What episode will you share with a friend? Resources and Ed Soul favorites from this episode: Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan Elliott Understanding ADHD and other mental health challenges with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden Creating safety & belonging in your school & classroom Challenging our beliefs to better prioritize children's needs with Paul Gorski Examining Common School Practices with Seema Pothini Curriculum Revitalization Through an Equity Lens with Marceline DuBose , Understanding and Supporting our (Anxious) Youth with Dr. Kathryn Hecht CCR Series: Rigorous Learning Experiences with Administrative Leader Amie Westberg and Dr. Maggie Velasco CCR Series Part 2: Engaging Higher Education, Community & Industry Partners with Dr. Cheryl Norman & Kathy Cottew CCR Series Part 3: Academic and Career Planning with Mr. Randy Thompson and Students Keep tuning in for Regional Voices from Season 6: Ed Soul Season 6 Trailer Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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  Episode #3

  Moments that Matter: The Importance of Student Events

  Sep 11, 202642 minS6

  In this episode, we hear from a variety of perspectives connected to student events; a superintendent, student voice, and Sourcewell Student Events Specialist. Together, they explore how these opportunities give students voice, agency, leadership experience, and access to memorable learning moments that can shape their school experience. The conversation highlights why student events are worth the time and investment, how districts can find and support these opportunities, and the lasting impact they can have on students, educators, and communities. Resources and ideas from this episode: • Initiatives - Minnesota Service Cooperatives • For your students | Sourcewell • Which Book Do I Read First? - Brené Brown • Spotify Podcasts | Crosby-Ironton Public Schools • Watch I Am Joe Frazier (2025) - Free Movies | Tubi Want to learn more about how Crosby-Ironton, Pine River Backus, and Sourcewell are leaning into Student Events? Email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov to get in touch. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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  Ed Soul

  Setting Students Up for Success Featuring Pillager School Leaders

  Aug 28, 20261h 3m

  Guests: Pillager Staff members: Wendy Hall, Stacey Germundson, Wade Mortenson Show Summary: In this episode, Leaders from Pillager School District explore what it means to intentionally set students up for success during the transition from elementary to middle level. Together, they discuss the importance of connection and relationship building between grade levels, the role of mentorship and student support systems, and how data collection and diagnostics helps schools make informed decisions. The conversation also connects lessons learned and advice connected to mental health, sense of purpose and self-worth, commitment, and career exploration. Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ The Power of Beliefs by Shawn Achor ▪ The Art of Coaching Teams | Bright Morning ▪ FastBridge Data ▪ CAREI/MDE Curriculum Review Rubric - Google Sheets ▪ Toolbox | UF Literacy Institute Want to learn more about how Pillager Schools implemented strategies heard on “Setting Students up for Success”? Email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov to get in touch. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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  Ed Soul Season 6 Trailer

  Aug 14, 20262 minS6

  What if the future of education isn't found in a program, a policy, or the latest educational trend? What if it's found in the people we already know—and the connections between us? This season on Ed Soul, we will continue to bring you practical, research-based strategies you can use in your classroom, just like we always have. And this year, we're expanding the conversation beyond the classroom walls. Because supporting young people has never been the work of educators alone. It's the work of counselors and coaches. Nonprofit leaders and mental health professionals. Law enforcement officers and local government leaders. Families, neighbors, and community advocates. This season, you'll hear from real practitioners across our region—people who are doing the work, day after day, of cultivating the kind of communities we want to be, communities where every student can thrive. We'll explore what happens when schools and communities stop working in silos and start coming together. We’ll hear from educators supporting students across their educational journey, from communities that help shape pathways after high school. We’ll explore the role that safety, belonging, mental health, and local partnerships play helping students define and find success. Together, we'll discover how the well-being of our schools is connected to the well-being of our communities. And we'll embrace a simple but powerful truth: We need one another. Our challenges are interconnected. Our successes are interconnected. And our futures are interconnected. Join us for Season 6 of Ed Soul—intentionally designed to be an audio-based community of practice where educators and community partners come together to share stories, lessons, and possibilities for what's next. Because when a community comes together around young people, everyone has a role to play. And everyone has something to learn. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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  Episode #1

  Setting Adults up for Success with Principals from Pierz: Wendy Becker and Beth Cooper and WHA: Jill McGowan

  Aug 14, 202646 minS6

  This episode kicks off Season 6 of Ed Soul with a focus on setting adults up for success in school systems. Learn from school principals from Pierz and Walker Hackensack Akeley to explore practical, transferable strategies for supporting educators through intentional teacher onboarding, sustained instructional practices, and thoughtful adult-facing systems. Together, the conversation highlights why investing in healthy, supported adults strengthens school culture and ultimately benefits students and families. Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ High Reliability Schools and The New Art and Science of Teaching ▪ Ted Lasso ▪ Tina Boogren Educator Wellness and podcast ▪ The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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