

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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Jun 9, 2019 • 28min
Science Standards with Jonathan Osborne
Jonathan Osborne, a professor of science education, emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, talks about teaching science in K-12 schools. As an author of the Next Generation Science Standards, he is responsible for many of the changes in how kids learn science today.

May 30, 2019 • 28min
Student Social Activism with Thomas Ehrlich
Thomas Ehrlich, an adjunct professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, discusses the history of how student activism has led to social change.

May 13, 2019 • 28min
Reading Wars with Rebecca Silverman
Rebecca Silverman, an associate professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, explains what the reading wars are and provides advice on teaching children how to read.

May 13, 2019 • 28min
Autism Diagnosis and Treatment with Dennis Wall
Dennis Wall, an associate professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and biomedical data sciences at the Stanford School of Medicine, talks about understanding different levels of autism in kids, and how to diagnose and treat them.

Apr 27, 2019 • 29min
Live from Washington, D.C.: Developing Leaders of Education with U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, '89, discusses how she became interested in politics, what it was like to teach high school chemistry and how to help develop educational leaders. This episode of School's In was recorded live in front of an audience of Stanford alumni and friends in Washington, D.C. as part of the Stanford Graduate School of Education's Improving Lives Through Learning tour.

Apr 13, 2019 • 27min
The Science of Sleep with Rafael Pelayo
Rafael Pelayo is a clinical professor and sleep specialist at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. On this episode of School's In, he discusses why sleep is so important and what it does for the brain.

Apr 13, 2019 • 29min
A Conversation about AI in Education
Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz talks with co-host Denise Pope about the role of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives and its impact on child learning and education.

Mar 2, 2019 • 29min
The Intersection of Language and Race with Jonathan Rosa
Jonathan Rosa is a linguistic anthropologist and an assistant professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. He discusses how language and race intersect, and how teachers can approach these language differences in the classroom.

Feb 16, 2019 • 28min
Global Efforts to Educate Girls with Kathryn Moeller
Kathryn Moeller is a visiting assistant professor at the Lemann Center at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. She is the author of the 2018 book, "The Gender Effect: Capitalism, Feminism, and the Corporate Politics of Development." She discusses the global effort to educate girls and women and how empowerment programs are sometimes based on questionable evidence.

Feb 16, 2019 • 28min
Learning Differences with Elizabeth Kozleski
Elizabeth Kozleski is the dean’s senior scholar for teaching and learning at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. On this episode, she discusses inclusiveness, learning differences and how children are tracked into special education classrooms.