School's In
Stanford Graduate School of Education
Unlock the future of learning with School’s In, your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and enlightening conversations in education. Presented by Stanford Graduate School of Education (Stanford GSE), this podcast is hosted by Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope. They invite you to join them as they navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and discuss the latest research in teaching and learning.
This season on School’s In, we delve into a variety of pressing topics with the help of our fellow Stanford experts. Discover how AI is transforming classrooms and personalizing learning experiences. Learn effective strategies to tackle chronic absenteeism and summer learning loss, and explore solutions for addressing educational inequality and supporting youth mental health. Additionally, we examine the role technology plays in reshaping learning environments. Join us as we discuss the incredible research being done in education today.
Dan Schwartz is a recognized expert in human learning and educational technology. As dean of Stanford GSE, he has led numerous initiatives to advance effective teaching strategies and technologies. He also serves as faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which aims to advance the science and design of learning to bring effective and equitable solutions to the world.
Denise Pope specializes in student well-being and engagement. A senior lecturer at Stanford GSE, her research focuses on academic stress and its consequences on students' mental health and learning. She is the author of several books and articles that support parents and teachers in creating more positive learning environments, including Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students. Pope is also co-founder of the education nonprofit Challenge Success, which promotes equitable practices for balanced lives.
Together, they offer valuable observations and practical advice for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone connected to the learning community. With a commitment to educational equity and innovation, they bring you expert perspectives and engaging conversations on the critical issues facing learners today.
Stanford GSE is a leader in education research and teaching, known for its commitment to pursuing equitable, accessible, and effective learning for all. The school’s dedication to preparing educators and researchers through interdisciplinary approaches ensures its lasting impact on the field.
“We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and stay ahead of the learning curve” says Schwartz, “so join us as we discuss practical solutions to some of education’s most challenging issues.”
Don't miss out on insightful discussions meant to keep you ahead of the learning curve! Subscribe to our newsletter now, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and visit our School’s In website for more updates and episodes. School’s In promises to be an essential resource for anyone passionate about learning.
This season on School’s In, we delve into a variety of pressing topics with the help of our fellow Stanford experts. Discover how AI is transforming classrooms and personalizing learning experiences. Learn effective strategies to tackle chronic absenteeism and summer learning loss, and explore solutions for addressing educational inequality and supporting youth mental health. Additionally, we examine the role technology plays in reshaping learning environments. Join us as we discuss the incredible research being done in education today.
Dan Schwartz is a recognized expert in human learning and educational technology. As dean of Stanford GSE, he has led numerous initiatives to advance effective teaching strategies and technologies. He also serves as faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which aims to advance the science and design of learning to bring effective and equitable solutions to the world.
Denise Pope specializes in student well-being and engagement. A senior lecturer at Stanford GSE, her research focuses on academic stress and its consequences on students' mental health and learning. She is the author of several books and articles that support parents and teachers in creating more positive learning environments, including Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students. Pope is also co-founder of the education nonprofit Challenge Success, which promotes equitable practices for balanced lives.
Together, they offer valuable observations and practical advice for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone connected to the learning community. With a commitment to educational equity and innovation, they bring you expert perspectives and engaging conversations on the critical issues facing learners today.
Stanford GSE is a leader in education research and teaching, known for its commitment to pursuing equitable, accessible, and effective learning for all. The school’s dedication to preparing educators and researchers through interdisciplinary approaches ensures its lasting impact on the field.
“We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and stay ahead of the learning curve” says Schwartz, “so join us as we discuss practical solutions to some of education’s most challenging issues.”
Don't miss out on insightful discussions meant to keep you ahead of the learning curve! Subscribe to our newsletter now, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and visit our School’s In website for more updates and episodes. School’s In promises to be an essential resource for anyone passionate about learning.
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May 8, 2020 • 28min
Innovation During Crisis: What School Changes Will Stay? with guest Larry Cuban
Guest speaker Larry Cuban - Stanford professor of education, emeritus - provides a historical perspective on school reform to help inform which innovations in teaching and learning that have come out of COVID-19 may stay with us long after the pandemic is over.
Apr 26, 2020 • 28min
What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Learning and Teaching at Home with guest Jelena Obradovic.
Guest speaker Jelena Obradovic - an associate professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education - discusses spending time at home with young children (toddlers and Pre-K) in the stages of early learning.
Apr 26, 2020 • 28min
How to think about student assessments during COVID-19 with guest speaker Maria Araceli Ruiz-Primo
Denise and Dan speak with Professor Maria Araceli Ruiz-Primo about grading, testing, and other assessments during the novel coronavirus pandemic when schools are closed and many schools have moved to teaching online.
Apr 16, 2020 • 28min
School Closures Through History with guest Michael Hines
Guest speaker Michael Hines - assistant professor of education at Stanford GSE - discusses how Chicago schools managed classes during the polio crisis that closed schools in the city in the 1930s, as well as provides strategies for teachers and parents in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 1, 2020 • 28min
Equity in School Communities During Coronavirus with guest Jonathan Rosa
Professor Jonathan Rosa joins Dan and Denise to discuss how school communities are coping with the novel coronavirus pandemic, and what issues may emerge during recovery.
Mar 1, 2020 • 28min
The Impact of Mass School Shootings on Mental Health with guest Maya Rossin-Slater
Guest speaker Maya Rossin-Slater—an assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research—discusses the long-term mental health impacts on survivors of fatal mass shootings.
Feb 28, 2020 • 28min
Bridging the Economic Divide Between Home and School with guest Amado Padilla
Amado Padilla, a professor of education at Stanford GSE, explains the challenges of helping kids who live in trailer parks to thrive and compete academically with their peers who come from wealthier communities.
Feb 19, 2020 • 28min
Equity Issues in American Higher Education with guest Anthony Antonio
Anthony Antonio - associate professor of education at the Stanford Graduate School of Education - discusses how friendships and relational networks matter for academic and social success in college.
Jan 19, 2020 • 28min
Culturally Inclusive History Lessons in the Classroom with guest Michael Hines
Michael Hines - an assistant professor in the School of Education - discusses the value of teaching cultural history classes in the twentieth century.
Dec 10, 2019 • 28min
Stanford-San Francisco Unified School District Partnership with guest Laura Wentworth
Laura Wentworth, the Stanford-SFUSD Partnership Director for the Stanford Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET), discusses the value and challenges of conducting research in a public school setting.
