K12 Ed Confidential

K12 Ed Confidential

k12EdConfidential

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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About This Podcast

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, K-12 leaders face complex challenges that seem to have no clear solutions. From balancing competing priorities to solving head-scratching dilemmas, district and school administrators need innovative strategies to navigate these turbulent times. Join Ray McNulty and Clayton Wilcox in K12 EdConfidential as they dive into candid conversations, sharing insights and actionable ideas to help leaders face these challenges head-on. Tune in every other week for thought-provoking discussions that move the needle on real-world education issues.

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 Leading with Clarity and Heart: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Cobb S2:E5

Nov 20, 2025 39m

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent of Midwest City–Del City Public Schools in Oklahoma. Dr. Cobb is a trusted voice in public education and a champion for students…

Redefining Success: The Future of Assessment and Credentialing in K-12 Education S2:E4

Oct 09, 2025 38m

In this episode, Stuart Udell, CEO of Prometric, joins us to explore how assessment and credentialing are evolving to meet the needs of today’s K-12 learners. Stuart shares insights on creating…

S2E3 Building a System That Sparks a Lifelong Love of Learning S2:E3

Oct 07, 2025 30m

In this episode of K12 Ed Confidential, hosts Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Raymond J. McNulty sit down with Fred Bramante to discuss the changing landscape of education and the urgent need to create…

S2E2 K12 Confidential, Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Raymond J. McNulty talk with L. Earl Franks, CEO of NAESP - S2:E2

Sep 09, 2025 43m

In this episode of K12 Confidential, Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Raymond J. McNulty talk with L. Earl Franks, CEO of NAESP, about the new school year, the power of relationships, and the shift from…

S2E1 Notes from the Field: A conversation with Superintendent Mary Anne Butler - S2:E1

Aug 28, 2025 40m

In this episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s superintendents—from tech innovation to building inclusive schools. Hear strategies and stories from the frontlines of…

Ask the Student First: A New Vision for Personalized Education S1:E15

Jun 14, 2025 34m

In this episode, hosts Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Dr. Ray McNulty are joined by Fred Bramante, longtime New Hampshire education leader, former Chair of the State Board of Education, and author of Off the…

Leading with Culture: Building Schools Where Everyone Belongs S1:E14

Jun 12, 2025 36m

In this episode, host Dr. Clayton Wilcox is joined by Dr. Scott Menzel, Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District, and Matt Wenzel, Founder & CEO of Lebra, for a meaningful…

Building Stronger Foundations: Supporting Emotional Health in Every Child S1:E13

May 16, 2025 38m

In this episode, hosts Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty are joined by Linsey Covert, Founder & Chief Impact Officer of TEAMology, for a powerful conversation on the critical role emotional…

Student Attendance: A Critical Challenge in Today’s Schools S1:E12

May 02, 2025 30m

In this episode, hosts Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty are joined by Dr. Sandy Addis, Chairman of the National Dropout Prevention Center, and Thomas Hawkins, an education leader and advocate, for…

Future-Ready Media: Building Innovation in Baldwin Schools S1:E11

Apr 25, 2025 31m

In this episode, Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty sit down with Dr. Shari Camhi, Superintendent of Baldwin Union Free School District, to explore how her district has become a national model for…

Leading for the Future: How Dr. Rick Surrency Transformed Student Success in Putnam County S1:E10

Apr 14, 2025 40m

Join Clayton and Ray for a powerful conversation with Dr. Rick Surrency, one of the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking superintendents.In this episode, Dr. Surrency shares how his…

Truth, Tech, and Teaching: Equipping Students to Navigate Misinformation S1:E9

Mar 12, 2025 33m

Join Clayton and Ray as they discuss the application of new technologies where fake news and deepfakes are more and more convincing and the voices students listen to more often than not seek to…

S1E9 The "Pleasant Verse" A Truly transformative landscape for 21st Century Learners S1:E8

Feb 27, 2025 39m

Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty sit down withDr. Mark Odsather, Superintendent of Pleasant View School District in California, for a thought-provoking discussion onbuilding a culture of…

Joyful Learning: Building Schools That Inspire and Empower - S1:E7

Feb 13, 2025 35m

Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty are joined by Dr. George Philhower for a powerful discussion on creating schools where students experience joy in learning and where education serves as a pillar of…

Future-Focused Schools & Transformative Cultures - S1:E6

Jan 23, 2025 35m

Dr. Clayton Wilcox and Ray McNulty continue their discussion on future-focused schools, emphasizing the importance of building bold visions for education and identifying the key characteristics that…

S1E5 Hank Grishman, A Conversation with a Superintendent’s Superintendent - S1:E5

Dec 05, 2024 34m

Join Clayton and Ray as they talk with Superintendent Grishman about his leadership journey. Hank shares his vision, his commitment as essential elements in making lasting change. In a world where…

S1E4 Intentionally Future Focused Schools and Districts - S1:E4

Dec 01, 2024 33m

he best schools and districts aren’t stumbling into tomorrow. They are intentionally looking at what they are doing today that may or may not enable tomorrow. Leaders in these schools and districts…

Navigating Education for Tomorrow’s Success - S1:E3

Nov 07, 2024 31m

In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced world, education must do more than just prepare students for tests—it must prepare them for the future. Join us as we explore what it means to build…

Future-Focused Schools - S1: E2

Oct 31, 2024 31m

This episode explores building future-focused schools that bridge academic learning with real-world applications. How can we balance essential content with hands-on, project-based learning? What…

S1E1 Introduction to K12 EdConfidential - S1:E1

Oct 28, 2024 22m

In this episode of the K12 EdConfidential podcast, hosts Ray McNulty and Clayton Wilcox introduce themselves and outline the vision for the series. They share updates on their recent work and provide…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does K12 Ed Confidential have?

K12 Ed Confidential has published 20 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Education.

Is K12 Ed Confidential still active?

K12 Ed Confidential is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.

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