The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
ThoughtStretchers Education
Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
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Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep. 224 Inspiring A New Paradigm For Education
Drew Perkins talks with Christopher Pommerening, founder of Learnlife, an open ecosystem of education meant to positively change education around the world. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: learnlife.com Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep. 223 Improving Teaching In The Era Of Remote Learning
Drew Perkins talks with Michael Driskill, Chief Operating Officer at Math for America, about the evolution of their work to help improve teaching in the remote learning era. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: mathforamerica.org Visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes/links and info on our workshops and services.
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 14min
Ep. 222 An Alternative Path To Empowering Traditionally Marginalized Students
Drew Perkins talks with Ian Rowe about his work with 1776 Unites and Vertex Partnership Academies to help marginalized students reach success. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 1776 Unites Ian Rowe at AEI @IanVRowe Visit wegrowteachers.com
Oct 10, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 221 Addressing Teacher Shortages With Online Teaching
Drew Perkins talks with Evan Erdberg, CEO and founder of Proximity Learning, about his company's work to help address qualified teacher shortages in our schools of highest needs. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Proximity Learning Evan's email: eerdberg@proxlearn.com Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information on our workshops and services.
Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 1min
Ep. 220 Empowering Traditionally Marginalized Students
Drew Perkins talks with Jay McCullar about his work to empower traditionally marginalized students further their education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Maya Consulting My Brother's Keeper Austin jay@mayaconsultingllc.com Bakari Sellers Malik Muhammad Dr. Gregory Vincent DL Hughley Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 219 Online Education And Growing Your Cyber Expertise
Drew Perkins talks with Brad Hayes, Chief Technology Officer at Circadence and cybersecurity professor at University of Colorado, about online learning design, cybersecurity, and career paths in the remote work and cyber space. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: circadence.com bradhayes.info Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 9min
Ep. 218 Effectively Addressing Symptoms Of Trauma In Our Students
Drew Perkins talks with Karen Gross about her new book, Trauma Doesn’t Stop at the School Door: Strategies and Solutions for Educators, PreK–College, in an exploration of student trauma symptoms and responses. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: karengrosseducation.com @KarenGrossEdu Please visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep. 217 A Closer Look At Critical Race Theory And White Fragility
Drew Perkins talks with Rod Graham, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University, to discuss Critical Theory, White Fragility, and postmodernism in the context of education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: roderickgraham.com @roderickgraham Facebook: Conversations and Perspectives Braver Angels: America’s Public Forum: Systemic Racism & the Data | Wilfred Reilly & Roderick Graham with John Wood, Jr. Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information on our workshops and services.
Aug 3, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep. 216 Updating Education For The Knowledge Economy
Drew Perkins talks with Raj Valli, CEO of Thinkster, about updating education to meet the demands of today's knowledge economy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: HelloThinkster.com Thinkster on Twitter and Facebook @rajvalli Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
Jul 24, 2020 • 52min
Ep. 215 School Leadership Lessons On The Road To Awesome
Drew Perkins talks with Darrin Peppard, Superintendent of West Grand, CO schools, about his new book, Road To Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game and lessons of school leadership he's learned through his years of experience. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @DarrinPeppard roadtoawesome.net facebook.com/RoadToAwesome.net @CoachKurtHines simonsinek.com jongordon.com/books/theenergybus @Joe_Sanfelippo Kim Bearden Fight Song Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
