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
Understanding Antiracist School Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:02
Drew Perkins talks with author and educator, Daman Harris, about his work and book, The Antiracist School Leader. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
DEI in K12 Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:02
The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast: DEI in K12 Education Drew Perkins talks with Yunga Webb, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at North Country School, about DEI and their unique school approach. Click To…
Healthy Parent Activism Or Partisan Warfare? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:24
Drew Perkins talks with author Laura Pappano about her book, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Navigating Education As An Elected State Representative And Teacher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:25
Drew Perkins talks with Tina Bojanowski about the tensions and impact of her work as a teacher and an elected state representative for Louisville, KY. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Teaching For Intellectual Virtues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:10
Drew Perkins talks with author and professor Jason Baehr about his book, Deep in Thought: A Practical Guide to Teaching for Intellectual Virtues and the Intellectual Virtues Academy Click To View Links & Resources Mentio…
Dispatch From A 19 Y/O Female Education Entrepreneur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
Drew Perkins talks with Stanford student and education entrepreneur, Sofie Roux, about her work to provide education in underdeveloped countries. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Optimizing AI In Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:01
Drew Perkins talks with Dmitry Shapiro, Founder and CEO of YouAi, about their artificial intelligence platform and how educators can make the most of AI. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Creating Cultures Of Thinking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:46
Drew Perkins talks with Ron Ritchhart about his new book, Cultures of Thinking in Action: 10 Mindsets to Transform our Teaching and Students' Learning. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
STEM, PBL, Guided Discovery Learning? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:14
Drew Perkins talks with Jason McKenna, Author, Teacher, Speaker, and experienced STEM Education and Ed Tech Leader, about his use of 'Guided Discovery Learning'. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Empowering Children Through Early Literacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:12
Drew Perkins talks with Spencer Russell, the founder of Toddlers CAN Read, about applying the 'Science of Reading' to teaching young children to read. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode