The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

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How To Make Inquiry Based Learning Knowledge-Rich Dec 02, 2024

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This episode is an AI-generated podcast conversation using NotebookLM. It uses our published blog piece written by Drew Perkins as the source material.

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Bridging The Gap Between Ed Research And Practice Nov 30, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Nate Hansford about his book The Scientific Principles of Teaching.

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How To Transform A Struggling School Nov 21, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with NASSP 2025 Principal of the Year, Tracie Swilley, about her work to turn around a struggling school.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching That Is Cognitively Responsive Nov 13, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Zaretta Hammond about her work and her focus on making culturally responsive teaching more cognitively responsive.

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How To Attract And Retain High-Quality Teachers Nov 07, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality, about their recently published executive summary, Reimagining the Teaching Role: How Strategic Staffing Can Attract and Retain Effective Teachers.

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The Case Against School Choice Vouchers Oct 30, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Josh Cowen about his book, The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers

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Grappling With Student Mental Health Oct 23, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Karen Foley, President of JPA Chicago, about their work to address student mental health in the Chicago area.

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Cognitive Load Theory Reframed Oct 15, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Oliver Cavigioli about his reframing of Cognitive Load Theory.

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A Libertarian Look At School Choice Oct 11, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Neal McCluskey, Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom, about his school choice advocacy.

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Expansive DEI And Fostering Intercultural Respect Oct 04, 2024

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Drew Perkins talks with Nayeli Vivanco, Vice President at International House at UC Berkeley, about their approach to promoting respectful discourse and unity.

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