The TeachThought Podcast

Drew Perkins talks with Kathleen Almy about making our math programs better serve students as they transition from k12 to college and career.  Visit wegrowteachers.com for show links and more information on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Laura Gibbs about her all-feedback-no-grades approach in her teaching.  Visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes and more information on our workshops and services.

Drew Perkins talks with Veda Pendleton about her book which details her journey as a black student from Arkansas attending a primarily white prep school in New England. Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information.

Drew Perkins talks with Jennifer Borgioli Binis about myths and inaccuracies espoused by prominent education voices in pursuit of progress. Visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes and more info.

Drew Perkins talks with Melissa Mott and Tyrone Shaw about Echoes and Reflections and the use of inquiry to teach emotionally and politically charged topics like the Holocaust and social justice issues. Please visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes and other TeachThought PD services and content.

Drew Perkins talks with Daniel Buck about his recent Areo magazine article titled "Critical Thinking is Nothing Without Knowledge" and how an inquiry-based approach squares with that. Interested in our open to the public workshops? Visit: wegrowteachers.com/events

Drew Perkins talks with Jane Nussbaum, Executive Editor at Junior Scholastic, about healthy skepticism of the news in service of engaged citizenship.

Drew Perkins talks with Chrissy Newell about her work to help promote opportunities for girls and women in STEM.

Drew Perkins talks with Teru Clavel about her book, World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children.

Drew Perkins talks with Robert Kaplinsky about math teaching and learning and how he thinks about making it more accessible.

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 186 Are Some Well-Intentioned Anti-Racism Efforts Actually Hurting The Cause? Drew Perkins talks with Steven Wilson, founder and former CEO of Ascent Charter Schools, about his work and concerns about some anti-racist efforts that might be counter-productive to our shared mission of schools that better prepare all students for the modern world.

Drew Perkins talks with Dan Cogan and Matthew Gross of Newsela about the challenges and their processes in providing balanced and non-biased content for teachers and students.

Drew Perkins talks with Megan Gafford, adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Denver, about how she engages teaching, writing, and art through inquiry and curiosity on some of the most controversial topics.

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 183 Developing Kindness, Character And Honesty In Today's Learners Drew Perkins talks with Houston Kraft about his work with Character Strong to develop SEL skills in students and schools.

Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Michael Rousell about his research and work with using feedback that includes the element of surprise to help stimulate more of a growth mindset.