Episodes
Dion Burns and Naomi Ondrasek, researchers with the Learning Policy Institute, talk about the challenges of identifying and supporting students facing housing insecurity.
Published 08/22/22
Grace Gengoux, director of the Autism Intervention Clinic at Stanford, talks about an effective approach to therapy for children on the autism spectrum.
Published 08/03/22
Tara VanDerveer, head coach of the Stanford women’s basketball team, discusses the anniversary of Title IX and its impact on girls in sports.
Published 07/19/22
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.
Published 06/24/22
Anne Charity Hudley talks about how Black students navigate the designated parameters of language in higher education.
Published 06/16/22
Jonas Miller, a researcher focused on brain functioning in young children, talks about the long-term effects of early childhood experiences.
Published 05/11/22
Stanford anthropologist Roberta Katz shares some good news about the generation that grew up alongside the internet.
Published 04/08/22
Phil Halperin, co-founder and executive director of California Education Partners, talks about how to make a difference in education through philanthropy and advocacy.
Published 02/11/22
Yvonne Maldonado, MD, shares the latest science on the impact of the coronavirus on kids.
Published 02/08/22
Ted Lempert, president of Children Now and a former member of the California State Assembly, discusses key ways parents and others can build coalitions that support children’s health, education, and welfare.
Published 12/10/21
Eric Hanushek, who recently was awarded the Yidan Prize for his research in education, explains how research can bolster educational attainment globally.
Published 11/30/21
Online education is experiencing a revival, but pitfalls remain. Matthew Rascoff, vice provost for digital education at Stanford, explains what’s ahead.
Published 11/23/21
Chris Piech, an assistant professor of computer science education at Stanford, discusses teaching computer code to 10,000 students without losing the personal touch.
Published 10/14/21
Stanford Professor William Damon, who made a startling discovery about his father later in life, explains how exploring your past can help you find purpose in your present.
Published 09/27/21
Emily J. Levine, author of the new book Allies and Rivals, explores the history behind modern research universities and the lessons it offers for academic leaders today.
Published 09/02/21
Psychologist Geoffrey Cohen discusses what teachers can do to help students feel a sense of belonging, and how that feeling propels learning.
Published 08/05/21
Mindfulness expert Emma Seppälä explains how young people and adults alike can benefit from learning restorative practices like meditation.
Published 08/05/21
Education professor Glenn Kleiman outlines the main levers to change school systems for the better.
Published 07/05/21
Stanford professor Alfredo J. Artiles talks about how disability intersects with race, gender, and social class in education.
Published 05/26/21
A new study from Stanford researchers shows that the content in college essays strongly correlates with income and SAT scores. Our guests discuss what this means for fairness in college admissions.
Published 05/26/21