Teach Your Kids Dr. Rebecca Winthrop: Expanding Access to Education for All
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Books, Articles, Publications, and Videos
- Leapfrogging Inequality: Remaking Education to Help Young People Thrive - Rebecca Winthrop
- Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
- Want to save the planet? Invest in girls' education - Winthrop, Rebecca, and Homi Kharas. (2016, March 3). Brookings Institution.
- Can we leapfrog? The potential of education innovations to rapidly accelerate progress. - Winthrop, R., McGivney, E., & Barton, A. (2017, September 19). Brookings Institution.
- What works in girls’ education: Evidence for the world's best investment - Sperling, G. B., Winthrop, R., & Kwauk, C. (2015). Brookings Institution Press.
- Why is girls’ education important for climate action? - Kwauk, C. (2021, February 10). Brookings Institution.
- Family Planning and Education | Project Drawdown
- Leapfrogging inequality: Remaking education to help young people thrive. - Winthrop, R., Barton, A., & McGivney, E. (2018). Brookings Institution Press.
- Policy Brief: Girls’ education and family planning
- Why so Many Children Miss out on Education: Rebecca Winthrop at TEDxTeachersCollege
- How COVID-19 has impacted American education
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Time-Codes
00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the episode and warmly welcomes Dr. Rebecca Winthrop.
00:07:20 — Manisha and Dr. Winthrop discuss the profound impact of literacy as a transformative tool for empowerment, particularly for women, and the broader social benefits of investing in girls' education.
00:12:02 — Dr. Winthrop explains a study showing that education for girls and women can significantly reduce deaths from climate change disasters, highlighting the crucial role of education in community adaptation.
00:14:20 — The conversation turns to the importance of quality education in enhancing negotiation power, employment opportunities, and leadership roles for women.
00:22:20 — Manisha praises Dr. Winthrop's solution-focused approach to research, and Dr. Winthrop defines quality education, emphasizing the significance of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
00:27:00 — Dr. Winthrop elaborates on the foundational aspects of literacy and numeracy in education and their embedded social-emotional components.
00:34:40 — Manisha transitions the discussion towards homeschooling, exploring its potential and the limitations of standardized tests in recognizing diverse educational achievements.
00:39:40 — The topic shifts to adaptive learning technology, with Manisha discussing its development and potential and Dr. Winthrop sharing insights on successful applications in various contexts, like South Sudan.
00:43:20 — Dr. Winthrop advises parents to educate themselves and their children about important issues, offering a reading list and resources for deeper engagement.
00:48:00 — In concluding the episode, Dr. Winthrop emphasizes the power of individual action in education, and Manisha highlights Dr. Winthrop's book "Leapfrogging Inequality" for those seeking to make significant advancements in educational approaches.
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