These daily podcasts capture key takeaways and in-depth thinking from presenters appearing at AASA’s 2026 National Conference on Education in Nashville, Tenn. The podcasts allow listeners to hear from thought leaders and important topical presenters, providing an additional learning opportunity during the conference and beyond.

The 2026 edition will carry seven episodes with well-informed guests on the conference schedule. The episodes will appear below through the end of the conference.

Jones, an AASA member, is the superintendent of New Castle County Vo-Tech School District in Wilmington, Del. Vari, a former deputy superintendent in a Delaware district, is senior director of product strategy at MaiaLearning. You can find more of their school leadership resources at theschoolhouse302.com.