School's In

Stanford Graduate School of Education
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Sep 27, 2021 • 28min

Looking back to find meaning, with guest William Damon

Stanford Professor William Damon, who made a startling discovery about his father later in life, explains how exploring your past can help you find purpose in your present.  
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Sep 2, 2021 • 28min

The rise of the research university, with guest Emily J. Levine

Emily J. Levine, author of the new book Allies and Rivals, explores the history behind modern research universities and the lessons it offers for academic leaders today.
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Aug 6, 2021 • 28min

The psychology of belonging, with guest Geoffrey Cohen

Psychologist Geoffrey Cohen discusses what teachers can do to help students feel a sense of belonging, and how that feeling propels learning.
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Aug 6, 2021 • 28min

Meditation for well-being, with guest Emma Seppälä

Mindfulness expert Emma Seppälä explains how young people and adults alike can benefit from learning restorative practices like meditation.
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Jul 5, 2021 • 28min

Changing school systems for the better, with guest Glenn Kleiman

Education professor Glenn Kleiman outlines the main levers to change school systems for the better.
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May 26, 2021 • 28min

Race and disability, with guest Alfredo J. Artiles

Stanford professor Alfredo J. Artiles talks about how disability intersects with race, gender, and social class in education.
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May 26, 2021 • 28min

Fairness in college admissions, with guests Ben Domingue and AJ Alvero

A new study from Stanford researchers shows that the content in college essays strongly correlates with income and SAT scores. Our guests discuss what this means for fairness in college admissions.
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Mar 27, 2021 • 28min

Student stress during the pandemic, with Denise Pope

Denise Pope talks about COVID-19’s impact on students’ mental health and engagement with school.
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Mar 20, 2021 • 28min

Teaching about racism, with Matthew Snipp

Stanford sociologist Matthew Snipp talks about teaching race and ethnic relations in America. 
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Mar 5, 2021 • 28min

The debate over reopening schools during COVID-19, with William Koski

Why are some schools open for in-person learning while others aren’t? Stanford Professor Bill Koski talks about the challenges in reopening schools, from legal issues to infrastructure problems, and who (or what) is to blame for those that remain shuttered to students.

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