

The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
ThoughtStretchers Education
Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 41min
Curiosity Lessons From Mr. Rogers
Drew Perkins talks with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their book, When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids. Click to view links mentioned in this episode

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 26min
Why Civility in Hard Conversations Is Important
Drew Perkins talks with Julian Adorney and Angel Eduardo about their Quillette piece and work to foster civility in contentious conversations. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Aug 10, 2023 • 48min
Practically Rethinking School
Drew Perkins talks with Rick Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy Studies at American Enterprise Institute about his new book, The Great School Rethink. Click to View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Aug 1, 2023 • 42min
ChatGPT, Utilizing AI In Education
Drew Perkins talks with Perpetual Baffour, Research Director at The Learning Agency Lab, about the promise and pitfalls of using AI tools like ChatGPT and more in education. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 4min
Why Schools Should Engage With Parents
Drew Perkins talks with Nathaniel Provencio about his PLC work with schools and why and how they should connect and engage with parents and the community. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h
The Case For Combining Inquiry With Direct Instruction
Drew Perkins talks with educational scientist, Ard Lazonder, about his recent paper making the case for combing inquiry with substantial guidance and direct instruction. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

May 31, 2023 • 55min
TikTok's Impact On Kids
Drew Perkins talks with Helen Lee Bouygues, President of the Reboot Foundation, about their new survey that reveals alarming facts about TikTok’s impact on children. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

May 24, 2023 • 1h 17min
Ensuring The Right To Read
Drew Perkins talks with Kareem Weaver about his role with the Oakland NAACP Education Committee, leader of Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate (FULCRUM), and the Right to Read Documentary. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

May 17, 2023 • 1h 8min
Recovering The Soul Of Black History: The Humanity Archive
Drew Perkins talks with Jermaine Fowler, founder of The Humanity Archive and author of NY Times Bestseller, The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

May 10, 2023 • 1h 30min
John Hattie | Visible Learning: The Sequel
Drew Perkins talks with renowned educational researcher, John Hattie, about his new book Visible Learning: The Sequel Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode