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Heterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.

  1. 1D AGO

    A Dynamic Equilibrium Of Research And Practice

    Drew Perkins talks with Rod Naquin about balancing educational research with practice as he returns to the classroom after 7 years doing educational leadership work. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 9m

  2. SEP 24

    Bridging Gaps With Mental Models

    Drew Perkins talks with Jim Heal and Rebekah Berlin about their new book, Mental Models: How understanding the mind can transform the way you work and learn. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 14m

  3. SEP 17

    "Soul-Destroying" Or Empowering Pedagogy?

    Drew Perkins talks with Karen Vaites about navigating educational tribalism, the "Science of Learning," and the impact of knowledge-rich, coherent curricula on student outcomes. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 23m

  4. SEP 11

    Strategic Leadership

    Drew Perkins talks with Rachel Curtis and Liz City, co-authors of the book Leading Strategically: Achieving Ambitious Goals in Education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 19m

  5. AUG 29

    Using A Prohuman Curriculum To Build Character And Civic Virtue

    Drew Perkins talks with Christina LaRose about her work with the Prohuman Foundation to develop a curriculum focused on learning character through literature. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    54 min

  6. JUL 30

    Bridging The Science of Learning And Inquiry With Socratic Experience

    Drew Perkins talks with Michael Strong, founder of The Socratic Experience, a K–12 high-touch virtual school that equips students through Socratic dialogue, 1:1 mentoring, and creative and entrepreneurial projects. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 8m

  7. JUL 24

    Is The Science of Learning 'Soul Destroying'?

    Drew Perkins talks with teacher-educator Rachael Jefferson about her Education HQ article from an interview that is critical of the Science of Learning movement. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    1h 26m

  8. JUL 14

    How To Have Nuanced Conversation

    Drew Perkins talks with Shane Leaning as a guest on his Education Leaders podcast about how to have conversations that focus on nuance, complexity, and understanding. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    29 min
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