
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 13min
Anti-DEI And Enlightenment Liberal Principles
Drew Perkins talks with Tim Minella, Senior Constitutionalism Fellow at The Goldwater Institute, about their work to eliminate DEI in higher education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Apr 10, 2025 • 58min
DEI: Expansive or Restrictive? A Salon Conversation
Drew Perkins is joined by educators and DEI practitioners Carlos Hoyt, Daryl Sinclair, and Nunana Nyomi for a salon-style conversation about the complexities and nuances of DEI. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Powerful Questioning, Powerful Pedagogy
Drew Perkins talks with Bruce Robertson about his new book, Power Up Your Questioning: A Practical Handbook for Teachers. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
Breaking The Generational Cycle Of Poverty
Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Abraham George about his work to help children transcend India's caste system through education and his Shanti Bhavan School. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Mar 19, 2025 • 57min
Differentiated Instruction With Modern Classrooms Project
Drew Perkins talks with Robert Barnett, Modern Classrooms Project cofounder, about his new book, Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Knowledge Revival, Curriculum For Deep Thinking
Drew Perkins hosted this conversation with Paul Kirschner, Claudio Vanhees, and Daniel Muijs, three of the ten co-authors of the open-access book, Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival. This was a ThoughtStretchers Community event that included registered participant questions. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 12min
Beyond Phonics, The Challenge Of Teaching Dyslexic Students
In this insightful discussion, Jackie Castillo-Blaber, a special education advocate and parent of a dyslexic child, joins fourth-grade teacher Melinda Karshner, also a parent of a dyslexic child. They delve into the emotional challenges faced by families navigating dyslexia and the inadequacies of traditional reading programs. The conversation highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to literacy that goes beyond phonics and promotes empathy in education. They also discuss the importance of teacher autonomy and integrating different subjects to enhance comprehension.

Feb 26, 2025 • 56min
Centering Educational Progress
Drew Perkins talks with Jack Despain Zhou about his project to establish a new think tank called Center for Educational Progress. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 34min
How Should We Be Teaching History?
Drew Perkins talks with Jonathon Dallimore about his book, Teaching History: A Practical Guide for Secondary School Teachers. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Essential Howard Gardner
Drew Perkins talks with Howard Gardner about his two new books, The Essential Howard Gardner On Education and On Mind, both reflections on his academic career and work. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
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