The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

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Has Illiberal Leftism Corroded HS Debate? Nov 08, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with James Fishback about Incubate Debate, his startup in response to the ideological corrosion of the traditional high school debate organization.

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A Dispatch From The 2024 Principal Of The Year Nov 03, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Andy Farley, NASSP Principal of the Year, about the learning and wellness of students and educators.

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Science, Truth, And Trust Oct 25, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Nick Dirks, President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, about today's challenges in higher education, bias in science and academia, and questions related to trust in science and the authority of experts/expertise.

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Essential Teaching Techniques Oct 19, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli about their book, Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Essential Teaching Techniques Paperback.

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A Simple But Effective Fix For Anxious Kids Oct 12, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Lenore Skenazy (her second appearance) about a promising new study showing what works in helping kids be less anxious and more independent.

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A Culture Of Conversation On Contentious Issues Oct 04, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Ilana Redstone and Elisheva Avishai, Co-Directors of the Mill Institute, about their work to increase the diversity of thought, ideas, and approaches in K12 spaces.

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Growing Identity, Agency, & Purpose With The QUESTion Project Sep 27, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Gerard Senehi and Alexander Uzobuife about The QUESTion Project, a 5-pillar structure that facilitates a journey for students into fundamental human questions.

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Curiosity Lessons From Mr. Rogers Sep 20, 2023

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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.

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Why Civility in Hard Conversations Is Important Sep 01, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Julian Adorney and Angel Eduardo about their Quillette piece and work to foster civility in contentious conversations.

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Practically Rethinking School Aug 10, 2023

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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.

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