The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
ThoughtStretchers Education
Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
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Dec 23, 2020 • 55min
Ep. 228 Developing Virtual & Intercultural Skillsets
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.
Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 18min
Ep. 227 Superintendents Experience Navigating Covid-19
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.
Dec 6, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep. 226 Parsing The Fragility Of Modern Education
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.
Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 9min
Ep. 225 Trauma-Proofing Our Schools
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.
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.
