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The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast delivers thoughtful heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.

The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast Drew Perkins

    • Education
    • 4.7 • 35 Ratings

The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast delivers thoughtful heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.

    Understanding Antiracist School Leadership

    Understanding Antiracist School Leadership

    Drew Perkins talks with author and educator, Daman Harris, about his work and book, The Antiracist School Leader.
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    DEI in K12 Education

    DEI in K12 Education

    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.
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    • 45 min
    Healthy Parent Activism Or Partisan Warfare?

    Healthy Parent Activism Or Partisan Warfare?

    Drew Perkins talks with author Laura Pappano about her book, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education.
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Navigating Education As An Elected State Representative And Teacher

    Navigating Education As An Elected State Representative And Teacher

    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.
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Teaching For Intellectual Virtues

    Teaching For Intellectual Virtues

    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
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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Dispatch From A 19 Y/O Female Education Entrepreneur

    Dispatch From A 19 Y/O Female Education Entrepreneur

    Drew Perkins talks with Stanford student and education entrepreneur, Sofie Roux, about her work to provide education in underdeveloped countries.  
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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

Z Cress ,

Always insightful conversations!

Drew is a good interviewer and has really interesting conversations. I highly recommend this podcast anyone that works in education!

Ambitious Blue ,

New Educator

This was the first podcast that I listened to and what a wealth of knowledge and insight!

bburtteaches ,

Every Educator and Parent Needs to Listen

Each conversation is filled with inspiration. If you are trying to teach your children what really matters and not just the material to pass tests, this podcast is a must!

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