Leading a school doesn’t come with extra hours in the day — but the right podcast can turn your commute, workout, or lunch break into an opportunity for professional growth. For today’s busy school principals, staying informed and inspired can feel like just one more task on an already overflowing plate. That’s why we’ve curated a list of eight top-rated podcasts designed specifically for education leaders. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, reimagine school culture, or simply hear from others walking in your shoes, these shows deliver actionable insights — all on your schedule.
The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast
“The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast is a weekly conversation exploring education and leadership in depth. The BLBS podcast is the MOST DOWNLOADED show in educational leadership ranking in the TOP 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide!”
Principal Matters
“William D. Parker is the Founder of Principal Matters, LLC, an educator, author, speaker, and executive coach who uses his expertise in school culture, leadership, and communication to equip educators with solutions and strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and reaching communities.”
Transformative Principal
“Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker, and even people outside education like Seth Godin, JeVon McCormick, Liz Wiseman, and more.”
Principal Center Radio
“Principal Center Radio brings you the best in professional practice for school leaders, in an audio format that you can access in the car, on the treadmill, or anywhere you’d like to listen.”
School Leadership Reimagined
“School Leadership Reimagined is a weekly podcast for principals who are ready to reimagine everything you were taught about school leadership. If you want to stop settling for tiny gains and find a way to help every child you serve be successful, this podcast offers free training that will show you how to stop leading and start Building a 100% school.”
Education Leadership and Beyond
“Education Leadership, & Beyond Surviving and Thriving. Meet Andrew Marotta, Educational Leader, speaker, author, and more. Each week, Andrew will interview a leader and share ideas, strategies, experiences, and more with his guests. The conversation is fun, spirited, and will help you grow in your own leadership.”
The School Leadership Show
“This is The School Leadership Show. Learn everything you need to know to thrive in school administration. The School Leadership Show is where ordinary school administrators become extraordinary leaders. The only podcast dedicated to helping practicing and aspiring school leaders realize their potential, advance their careers, and achieve work-life balance, The School Leadership Show brings together the greatest minds from inside and outside of education to deliver you the insights and tools you need to succeed in school leadership.”
#coachbetter
“Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you can get the clarity you need to move forward confidently – for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school.”
