School's In

Anne Charity Hudley talks about how Black students navigate the designated parameters of language in higher education.

Jonas Miller, a researcher focused on brain functioning in young children, talks about the long-term effects of early childhood experiences.

Stanford anthropologist Roberta Katz shares some good news about the generation that grew up alongside the internet.

Phil Halperin, co-founder and executive director of California Education Partners, talks about how to make a difference in education through philanthropy and advocacy.

Yvonne Maldonado, MD, shares the latest science on the impact of the coronavirus on kids.  

Ted Lempert, president of Children Now and a former member of the California State Assembly, discusses key ways parents and others can build coalitions that support children’s health, education, and welfare.

Eric Hanushek, who recently was awarded the Yidan Prize for his research in education, explains how research can bolster educational attainment globally.

Online education is experiencing a revival, but pitfalls remain. Matthew Rascoff, vice provost for digital education at Stanford, explains what’s ahead.

Chris Piech, an assistant professor of computer science education at Stanford, discusses teaching computer code to 10,000 students without losing the personal touch.

Stanford Professor William Damon, who made a startling discovery about his father later in life, explains how exploring your past can help you find purpose in your present.  

Emily J. Levine, author of the new book Allies and Rivals, explores the history behind modern research universities and the lessons it offers for academic leaders today.

Psychologist Geoffrey Cohen discusses what teachers can do to help students feel a sense of belonging, and how that feeling propels learning.

Mindfulness expert Emma Seppälä explains how young people and adults alike can benefit from learning restorative practices like meditation.

Education professor Glenn Kleiman outlines the main levers to change school systems for the better.

Stanford professor Alfredo J. Artiles talks about how disability intersects with race, gender, and social class in education.

A new study from Stanford researchers shows that the content in college essays strongly correlates with income and SAT scores. Our guests discuss what this means for fairness in college admissions.

Denise Pope talks about COVID-19’s impact on students’ mental health and engagement with school.

Stanford sociologist Matthew Snipp talks about teaching race and ethnic relations in America. 

Why are some schools open for in-person learning while others aren’t? Stanford Professor Bill Koski talks about the challenges in reopening schools, from legal issues to infrastructure problems, and who (or what) is to blame for those that remain shuttered to students.

Christopher J. Thomas explains why education in the developing world matters for everyone.

Karen Biestman talks about a framework long used by indigenous communities that can help students, parents and teachers better understand one another.

Stanford education professor Chris Lemons discusses how parents and teachers can support students with learning disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stanford Professor Sam Wineburg helps teachers and students discern fact from fiction online.

Stanford alumnus Travis Bristol talks about what it takes for schools to recruit and retain teachers of color.

Stanford education professor Antero Garcia discusses civic engagement in times of COVID-19 and political division.