Teacher Reporting Labs
Teacher Reporting Labs (TRL) is a teacher-led podcast where educators report back on a mix of topics, triumphs and challenges they face in the classroom through exploratory and candid conversations.
Episodes
What teachers really think about AI in the classroom
Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2025 Teacher Workshop, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is impacting classrooms—and what that means for teaching and learning. Educators share their first experiences with AI tools, ...
Teacher Appreciation: More Than A Week
In this special Teacher Appreciation Week segment, we flipped the mic and gave space to educators who reflected on the small moments that make it all worth it—student shoutouts, surprise gifts, and memories that linger. This episode is an audio love le...
TRL LIVE! More than teachers: Passions, hobbies, and finding fulfillment
Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2024 Teacher Workshop, this episode features educators reflecting on the challenges of balancing their work with personal passions. Through honest conversations, they share a range of hobbies—from po...
How teachers can deal with not being OK
Discover the truth behind the ubiquitous “it’s okay not to be okay” memes in this bonus episode. Join SRL host Mike Conrad as he continues his conversation with Dr. Melanie Schwartz, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and the owner of Viewpoint Psycholog...
Teachers explore the importance of taking care of their mental health and well being
How do you take care so that you can better support your students? In this episode, we’ll hear from teachers and uncover practical tips for self-care and maintaining work-life boundaries in the demanding field of teaching. Specifically covered in this ...
How to create a more inclusive classroom environment
Explore how educators ensure every student feels welcomed, seen, safe, and valued. Tune in to discover strategies and actions that promote a sense of belonging for all students. Specifically covered in this episode: 1:30 (revisited again at the 8-min...
Teaching beyond the curriculum
Teaching is an art that extends far beyond the boundaries of a lesson plan. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked aspects of education that engage young minds beyond the prescribed syllabus.
Teacher Reporting Labs Trailer
Teacher Reporting Labs is a new three-episode pilot podcast created by teachers, for teachers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Hosted by longtime SRL teachers Mike Conrad of Royal Oak High School and Michael Kaufman of the Frederick V Pankow Center in Michigan, each episode pairs two educators from different areas of the country for conversations about the challenges they face as teachers
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