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School's In Denise Pope and Dan Schwartz / Stanford Radio
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School’s In is a lively podcast exploring current issues in education and the future of learning and teaching. Hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Education Senior Lecturer Denise Pope and Dean Dan Schwartz, the show delves into what’s working and what needs to change to ensure that all children are prepared for a dynamic future. Are you worried about your kids’ teachers being too strict? Is homework drowning your fifth grader or stressing out your high school freshman? How do you know if your child is on track with reading? How can you get a student excited about math? Does technology improve learning or create distractions? Dan and Denise share research facts and their own real-life experiences, interviewing experts who add understanding and tips so families and school leaders can incorporate new discoveries and knowledge into their lives and practice.
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Homelessness and learning, with guests Dion Burns and Naomi Ondrasek
Dion Burns and Naomi Ondrasek, researchers with the Learning Policy Institute, talk about the challenges of identifying and supporting students facing housing insecurity.
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Online therapy for autism, with guest Grace Gengoux
Grace Gengoux, director of the Autism Intervention Clinic at Stanford, talks about an effective approach to therapy for children on the autism spectrum.
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The anniversary of Title IX, with guest Tara VanDerveer
Tara VanDerveer, head coach of the Stanford women’s basketball team, discusses the anniversary of Title IX and its impact on girls in sports.
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Supporting kids from cradle to career in Central Harlem, with guest Geoffrey Canada
Child advocate and researcher Geoffrey Canada talks about the Harlem Children's Zone, a model program he founded to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
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Making space for variations in language, with guest Anne Charity Hudley
Anne Charity Hudley talks about how Black students navigate the designated parameters of language in higher education.
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The impact of the early years, with guest Jonas Miller
Jonas Miller, a researcher focused on brain functioning in young children, talks about the long-term effects of early childhood experiences.
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