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