The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

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ChatGPT, Utilizing AI In Education Aug 01, 2023

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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.

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Why Schools Should Engage With Parents Jul 24, 2023

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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.

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The Case For Combining Inquiry With Direct Instruction Jun 07, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with educational scientist, Ard Lazonder, about his recent paper making the case for combing inquiry with substantial guidance and direct instruction.

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TikTok's Impact On Kids May 31, 2023

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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.

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Ensuring The Right To Read May 24, 2023

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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.

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Recovering The Soul Of Black History: The Humanity Archive May 17, 2023

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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.

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John Hattie | Visible Learning: The Sequel May 10, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with renowned educational researcher, John Hattie, about his new book Visible Learning: The Sequel

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Growing Adolescent Literacy Through Conscious Reading May 03, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Matt Bardin, founder of Zinc Learning Labs, about raising middle and high school students' reading levels through conscious reading.

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Creating Little Social Justice Leaders? Apr 26, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, about her work and thinking to help engage teachers and parents in conversations and activities to learn about social justice issues with kids in grades K-8th.

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Why Don't Kids Love Reading? Apr 13, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with author and journalist, Katherine Marsh, about the educational and technological forces affecting kids' love of reading.

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