The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

Drew Perkins talks with Olivia Krauth, education reporter with the Louisville Courier Journal, about their multi-part series detailing Louisville's efforts at school integration. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Last Stop: Louisville's troubled busing legacy may be nearing its end @oliviakrauth Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with neuroscientist/educator/author, Jared Cooney Horvath, and Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, David Bott, about their new book 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (and how we can get them right). Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 10thingsbook.com Amazon: 10 THINGS SCHOOLS GET WRONG (and how we can get them right) @JCHorvath @davidbott The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 159 The Science Of Deeper Learning And Why We’re Not Doing More Of It The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 211 Updating Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs For Greater Student Potential Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Dr. April Willis of National Virtual Teacher Association about their work to help schools and teachers improve virtual teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: National Virtual Teacher Association Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Neil Heffernan, computer science professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and researcher, about effective teaching and distance learning tools including ASSISTments which he developed with his wife. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ASSISTments web site ASSISTments on Facebook, Twitter neilheffernan.net Email Neil at: nth@wpi.edu The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 176 How PBL Works At The University Level Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Chad Dumas about his new book Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nextlearningsolutions.com Amazon: Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders @ChadDumas The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 34 Growing Better Professional Learning Communities With Dr. Richard DuFour (Part 1 Of 2) Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with sociology professor, author, and consultant, Ilana Redstone about the importance of and how to develop viewpoint diversity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Diverse Perspectives Consulting Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes Video series Unassailable Ideas: How Unwritten Rules and Social Media Shape Discourse in American Higher Education Persuasion article: When the "Racism" Doesn't Seem Racist Heterodox Academy Eduardo Bonilla-Silva The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 217 A Closer Look At Critical Race Theory And White Fragility (with Rod Graham) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 191 Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept? Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services. 

Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Barbara Covarrubias about her projects to help facilitate and develop virtual events and experiences that build community and intercultural understanding. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Space Hero @BarbaraCoVaR Mentimeter Mirro Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Kentucky superintendents Rob Clayton and Gary Fields about their navigation of the tensions and challenges associated with Covid-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @RobClayton10 @BGISDgaryfields Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist David C. Geary about his recent article in Quillette, The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19 David C. Geary website The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 224 Inspiring A New Paradigm For Education The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By “Deeper Thinking And Learning”? Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Maggie Kline, about her new book "Brain-Changing Strategies to Trauma-Proof Our Schools".  Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: maggiekline.com Maggie's email address: maggita747@gmail.com traumahealing.org scottbarrykaufman.com - Transcend Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.