The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

Author: ThoughtStretchers Education Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by ThoughtStretchers Education, The ThoughtStretchers Podcast is built on the belief that the best teaching emerges from genuine dialogue and challenging questions. This isn't about quick tips or superficial trends. Instead, each episode engages in the kind of dialectic conversations that push beyond comfortable assumptions, examining the foundational ideas and complex issues that shape modern learning environments. You'll hear deep, often meandering discussions that probe the "why" behind educational practices, fostering a space for intellectual rigor rarely found in typical professional development. Tuning into this podcast feels like sitting in on a thoughtful, sometimes provocative, roundtable where curiosity is the primary curriculum. It’s for educators who find energy in debate and refinement of thought, who believe that strengthening their own intellectual framework is the first step toward nurturing it in others. The dialogue here is designed to stretch your perspective on pedagogy, curriculum, and the very purpose of education, making it a sustained exercise in professional growth. If you’re looking to engage with education on a more philosophical and principled level, these conversations offer a compelling and substantive resource.
Episodes
Finding Enlightenment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
Drew Perkins talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about her latest book, Real-world Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
How To Make Inquiry Based Learning Knowledge-Rich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:26
This episode is an AI-generated podcast conversation using NotebookLM. It uses our published blog piece written by Drew Perkins as the source material. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Bridging The Gap Between Ed Research And Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:57
Drew Perkins talks with Nate Hansford about his book The Scientific Principles of Teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
How To Transform A Struggling School [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:12
Drew Perkins talks with NASSP 2025 Principal of the Year, Tracie Swilley, about her work to turn around a struggling school. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Culturally Responsive Teaching That Is Cognitively Responsive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
Drew Perkins talks with Zaretta Hammond about her work and her focus on making culturally responsive teaching more cognitively responsive. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
How To Attract And Retain High-Quality Teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:10
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…
The Case Against School Choice Vouchers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
Drew Perkins talks with Josh Cowen about his book, The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Grappling With Student Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:02
Drew Perkins talks with Karen Foley, President of JPA Chicago, about their work to address student mental health in the Chicago area. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Cognitive Load Theory Reframed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:29
Drew Perkins talks with Oliver Cavigioli about his reframing of Cognitive Load Theory. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
A Libertarian Look At School Choice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:39
Drew Perkins talks with Neal McCluskey, Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom, about his school choice advocacy. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode