The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

Drew Perkins talks with Michaeleen Doucleff, correspondent for NPR's Science Desk and author of Hunt, Gather, Parent, about the power of parenting styles in ancient cultures and how the lessons might help teachers with their students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Amazon: Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Hum...

Drew Perkins talks with Mark Berkman & Ed Peisner of The Organization for Social Media Safety about their work to help schools, parents, and youth be more safe in the world of social media. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ofsms.org @socialmedsafety facebook.com/ofsms Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Ian Rowe in a return appearance to talk about how he thinks about charter schools and the bias vs. development narratives with regards to disadvantaged populations. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Invisible Men Podcast @IanVRowe aei.org woodsoncenter.org

Drew Perkins talks with Kimberly Mitchell in a return appearance  about inquiry teaching and learning and her book, Experience Inquiry. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @inquiryfive inquirypartners.com Amazon: Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences inquirybythefire.com The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 72 The Power of Inquiry The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 37 Grow...

Drew Perkins talks with Olivia Krauth, education reporter with the Louisville Courier Journal, about their multi-part series detailing Louisville's efforts at school integration. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Last Stop: Louisville's troubled busing legacy may be nearing its end @oliviakrauth Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with neuroscientist/educator/author, Jared Cooney Horvath, and Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, David Bott, about their new book 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (and how we can get them right). Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 10thingsbook.com Amazon: 10 THINGS SCHOOLS GET WRONG (and how we can get them right) @JCHorvath @davidbott The TeachThought Podcast Ep...

Drew Perkins talks with Dr. April Willis of National Virtual Teacher Association about their work to help schools and teachers improve virtual teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: National Virtual Teacher Association Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Neil Heffernan, computer science professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and researcher, about effective teaching and distance learning tools including ASSISTments which he developed with his wife. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ASSISTments web site ASSISTments on Facebook , Twitter neilheffernan.net Email Neil at: nth@wpi.edu The TeachThought Podcast Ep....

Drew Perkins talks with Chad Dumas about his new book Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nextlearningsolutions.com Amazon: Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders @ChadDumas The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 34 Growing Better Professional Learning Communities With Dr. Richard DuFour (Part 1 Of 2) Visit wegrowte...

Drew Perkins talks with sociology professor, author, and consultant, Ilana Redstone about the importance of and how to develop viewpoint diversity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Diverse Perspectives Consulting Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes Video series Unassailable Ideas: How Unwritten Rules and Social Media Shape Discourse in American Higher Education Persuasion article: When the "R...

Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Barbara Covarrubias about her projects to help facilitate and develop virtual events and experiences that build community and intercultural understanding. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Space Hero @BarbaraCoVaR Mentimeter Mirro Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Kentucky superintendents Rob Clayton and Gary Fields about their navigation of the tensions and challenges associated with Covid-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @RobClayton10 @BGISDgaryfields Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist David C. Geary about his recent article in Quillette, The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19 David C. Geary website The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 224 Inspiring A New Paradigm For Education The TeachTh...

Drew Perkins talks with Maggie Kline, about her new book "Brain-Changing Strategies to Trauma-Proof Our Schools".  Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: maggiekline.com Maggie's email address: maggita747@gmail.com traumahealing.org scottbarrykaufman.com - Transcend Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Christopher Pommerening, founder of Learnlife, an open ecosystem of education meant to positively change education around the world. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: learnlife.com Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Michael Driskill, Chief Operating Officer at Math for America, about the evolution of their work to help improve teaching in the remote learning era. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: mathforamerica.org Visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes/links and info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Ian Rowe about his work with 1776 Unites and Vertex Partnership Academies to help marginalized students reach success. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 1776 Unites Ian Rowe at AEI @IanVRowe Visit wegrowteachers.com

Drew Perkins talks with Evan Erdberg, CEO and founder of Proximity Learning, about his company's work to help address qualified teacher shortages in our schools of highest needs. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Proximity Learning Evan's email: eerdberg@proxlearn.com Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Jay McCullar about his work to empower traditionally marginalized students further their education.  Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Maya Consulting My Brother's Keeper Austin jay@mayaconsultingllc.com Bakari Sellers Malik Muhammad Dr. Gregory Vincent DL Hughley Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Brad Hayes, Chief Technology Officer at Circadence and cybersecurity professor at University of Colorado, about online learning design, cybersecurity, and career paths in the remote work and cyber space. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: circadence.com bradhayes.info Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Karen Gross about her new book, Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door: Strategies and Solutions for Educators, PreK–College, in an exploration of student trauma symptoms and responses. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: karengrosseducation.com @KarenGrossEdu   Please visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Rod Graham, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University, to discuss Critical Theory, White Fragility, and postmodernism in the context of education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: roderickgraham.com @roderickgraham Facebook: Conversations and Perspectives Braver Angels: America's Public Forum: Systemic Racism & the Data | W...

Drew Perkins talks with Raj Valli, CEO of Thinkster, about updating education to meet the demands of today's knowledge economy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: HelloThinkster.com Thinkster on Twitter and Facebook @rajvalli Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Darrin Peppard, Superintendent of West Grand, CO schools, about his new book, Road To Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game and lessons of school leadership he's learned through his years of experience. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @DarrinPeppard roadtoawesome.net facebook.com/RoadToAwesome.net @CoachKurtHines simonsinek.com jongordon.com/books/theenergybu...

Drew Perkins talks with Tyrone Howard, professor of education at the University of California, Los Angeles, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, director of the university's Black Male Institute as well as director of the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families about how to make real progress on racism. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @TyroneCHowa...