The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

Drew Perkins talks with CJ Reynolds about his book, TTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: realrapwithreynolds.com Teach Your Class Off (book) YouTube channel Facebook page Facebook group Instagram Twitter

Drew Perkins talks with Paul Romani, co-founder of Pear Tree Education and School, about their progressive education model and school. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Pear Tree Education Pear Tree School Pear Tree on Youtube

Drew Perkins talks with Will Reusch and Zach Cresswell about the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines curriculum they've created and are piloting with funding through Heterodox Academy.  Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email cylinderradio@gmail.com or z_cress@proton.me to request access to the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines Curriculum Will Reusch social media: willreusch, @teecherreusch, Zach Cresswell social media: @z_cress, z_cress heterodoxacademy.org The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Will's podcast: Cylinder Radio The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In Social Justice And Equity The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 259 Free Range Kids: Unlocking The Potential Of Our Kids

Drew Perkins talks with Matinga Ragatz and Mike Kaechele about their new book Pulse of PBL: Cultivating Equity Through Social Emotional Learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Pulse of PBL: Cultivating Equity Through Social Emotional Learning pulseofpbl.com @matinga @mikekaechele michaelkaechele.com matinga.com

Drew Perkins talks with Diana Hess, Dean of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about teacher education, politicization, and The Discussion Project. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Discussion Project Book: Controversy in the Classroom: The Democratic Power of Discussion (Critical Social Thought) Book: The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education (Critical Social Thought)

Drew Perkins talks with Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer for the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, about Social-Emotional Learning and the ways in which being a Sandy Hook mother has inspired her to make change in the world.

Drew Perkins talks with George Roberts and Michael Bennett about the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Principal Recovery Network, Guide to Recovery, a collection of best practices to assist school leaders in the aftermath of shooting tragedies. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Principal Recovery Network Guide to Recovery advocacy@nassp.org

Drew Perkins talks with Michael Tennant, Founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, that exists to build a massive community around the shared values of curiosity, inclusivity, and empathy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: curiositylab.io actuallycurious.com

Drew Perkins talks with Anjilee Ferguson and Sara Busalacchi, co-founders of Mountain Point Academy, an online 6-12 school for a specialized population, about how they've evolved their model to improve learning and the student experience.  Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Mountain Point Academy The Thing About School Podcast Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Joanna Williams about her book, How Woke Won: The Elitist Movement that Threatens Democracy, Tolerance and Reason. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Book: How Woke Won cieo.org.uk @jowilliams293 Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.