The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
Latest episodes
Dec 2, 2024 • 21min
How To Make Inquiry Based Learning Knowledge-Rich
Discover a groundbreaking AI-driven conversation about inquiry-based learning. The discussion highlights the importance of asking meaningful questions while emphasizing a knowledge-rich framework. Learn how foundational knowledge enhances student inquiry and the balance needed between traditional methods and modern approaches. Explore effective strategies for creating clear learning goals and a supportive classroom. Finally, uncover key skills teachers need to navigate this innovative educational landscape.
Nov 30, 2024 • 1h 11min
Bridging The Gap Between Ed Research And Practice
Drew Perkins talks with Nate Hansford about his book The Scientific Principles of Teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
How To Transform A Struggling School
Drew Perkins talks with NASSP 2025 Principal of the Year, Tracie Swilley, about her work to turn around a struggling school. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 5min
Culturally Responsive Teaching That Is Cognitively Responsive
Drew Perkins talks with Zaretta Hammond about her work and her focus on making culturally responsive teaching more cognitively responsive. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Nov 7, 2024 • 41min
How To Attract And Retain High-Quality Teachers
Drew Perkins talks with Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality, about their recently published executive summary, Reimagining
the Teaching Role: How Strategic Staffing Can Attract and Retain Effective Teachers. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Case Against School Choice Vouchers
Drew Perkins talks with Josh Cowen about his book, The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Oct 23, 2024 • 44min
Grappling With Student Mental Health
Drew Perkins talks with Karen Foley, President of JPA Chicago, about their work to address student mental health in the Chicago area. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
Cognitive Load Theory Reframed
Drew Perkins talks with Oliver Cavigioli about his reframing of Cognitive Load Theory. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 37min
A Libertarian Look At School Choice
Drew Perkins talks with Neal McCluskey, Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom, about his school choice advocacy. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
Expansive DEI And Fostering Intercultural Respect
Drew Perkins talks with Nayeli Vivanco, Vice President at International House at UC Berkeley, about their approach to promoting respectful discourse and unity. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
