Podcast Episodes

Essential Teaching Techniques

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

2 years, 9 months ago

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A Simple But Effective Fix For Anxious Kids

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

2 years, 10 months ago

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A Culture Of Conversation On Contentious Issues

Drew Perkins talks with Ilana Redstone and Elisheva Avishai, Co-Directors of the Mill Institute, about their work to increase the diversity of though…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Growing Identity, Agency, & Purpose With The QUESTion Project

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

2 years, 10 months ago

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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…

2 years, 10 months ago

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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.

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Practically Rethinking School

Episode 342

Drew Perkins talks with Rick Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy Studies at American Enterprise Institute about his new book, The Gr…

3 years ago

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ChatGPT, Utilizing AI In Education

Episode 341

Drew Perkins talks with Perpetual Baffour, Research Director at The Learning Agency Lab, about the promise and pitfalls of using AI tools like ChatGP…

3 years ago

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Why Schools Should Engage With Parents

Episode 340

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 commu…

3 years ago

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The Case For Combining Inquiry With Direct Instruction

Episode 339

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

3 years, 2 months ago

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