The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

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How Limiting Scientific Discourse About Covid Hurt Kids Apr 05, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, about our public health response to COVID-19.

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Is 'Wokeness' Really A Problem? Mar 29, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with David Bernstein about his book, Woke Antisemitism, and his experience with critical social justice activism in education.

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A Closer Look At Race Ideology And DEI Mar 22, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Tabia Lee about a broader understanding of race ideologies and her experience of being dismissed from her role as a DEI Faculty Director for not toeing the line of contemporary anti-racist ideology.

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Work-Based Learning And Improving Career Readiness Mar 15, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Julie Lammers, Senior VP of Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility for non-profit American Student Assistance (ASA), about career readiness and work-based learning experience.

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Educational Leadership Perspectives From China And Beyond Mar 08, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Brantley Turner, East Asia Education Director for the Dwight Schools, about her perspectives and experiences as a global educator.

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How To Make Learning Easier Mar 01, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham about his new book, Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy.

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Deepening Learning With The 4 Question Method Feb 23, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Jon Basset and Gary Shiffman about their 4 Question Method, and accompanying book, to engage students in deeper learning of history and social studies.

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The Role Of Tutoring In Bridging Learning Gaps Feb 15, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Max Roach, founder of the JonAyves Learning Club, about tutoring and bridging the learning gap for children's education post-pandemic.

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How SEL For Teachers Could Help With Burnout Feb 08, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Lorea Martinez about her newly developed professional development, Growing Your HEART Skills, to help build SEL skills in educator adults.

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Making Americans: Immigrant Education Feb 01, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with teacher and author, Jessica Lander, about her new book, Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education.

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