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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 26min

Is The Science of Learning 'Soul Destroying'?

Drew Perkins talks with teacher-educator Rachael Jefferson about her Education HQ article from an interview that is critical of the Science of Learning movement. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
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Jul 14, 2025 • 29min

How To Have Nuanced Conversation

The importance of nuanced conversations in educational settings is front and center. Explore the impact of social media on face-to-face dialogue and the role of educators in fostering understanding. Discover how inquiry-based learning encourages open-mindedness and diverse perspectives. The discussion tackles the challenges of polarization, emphasizing the need for respectful discourse to enrich educational dialogue. Aiming for a cohesive community, it advocates for the principles of enlightenment to combat societal divides.
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May 30, 2025 • 50min

AI In Education

Drew Perkins talks with Songyee Yoon, author and founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Principal Venture Partners (PVP), where she focuses on investing in AI-native companies transforming industries. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 5min

Powerful Knowledge And A Capabilities Curriculum

Drew Perkins talks with teacher and author, Richard Bustin, about his book What Are We Teaching? Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
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May 9, 2025 • 54min

Science Of Learning, PBL, And Inquiry: A Salon Conversation

Drew Perkins is joined by Andrew Watson, Dr. Cindy Nebel, and Fox Demoisey to discuss the intersections between the Science of Learning, project-based learning, and inquiry. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
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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
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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  
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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    
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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
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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

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