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School's In
Unlock the future of learning with School’s In, your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and enlightening conversations in education. Presented by Stanford Graduate School of Education (Stanford GSE), this podcast is hosted by Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope. They invite you to join them as they navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and discuss the latest research in teaching and learning. This season on School’s In, we delve into a variety of pressing…
Episodes
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A new framework for student success: Measuring what matters
Got 5 minutes? Take our quick listener survey and help us make School's In even better: podpolls.com/school How do we know whether the education system is…
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Rights, rules, and public schools: Bullying and beyond
Got 5 minutes? Take our quick listener survey and help us make School's In even better: podpolls.com/school When conflict happens at school, who gets to decide…
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Small boards, big decisions: Who runs our schools?
Got 5 minutes? Take our quick listener survey and help us make School's In even better: podpolls.com/school We’ve all heard of school boards, but what do they…
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Rethinking the way we teach math: Beyond right and wrong
Got 5 minutes? Take our quick listener survey and help us make School's In even better: podpolls.com/school Why do so many students believe they're "not a math…
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AI in the classroom: Lessons from the field
Got 5 minutes? Take our quick listener survey and help us make School's In even better: podpolls.com/school What have we learned about AI in education? What…
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Back to school: Expert tips when little kids make big transitions (re-broadcast)
How can families make the transition back to school a little easier? And what should parents think about when supporting their child through those first few…
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The future of children’s health (from The Future of Everything)
What does air quality have to do with learning, health, and childhood? And how should families respond as environmental risks grow? This week, we’re sharing an…
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Raising lifelong readers: Why access and role models matter (re-broadcast)
How do we teach kids not just how to read, but to enjoy it? And what inspires a young person to pick up a book on their own? On this episode of School’s In…
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Getting down to facts: Education policy at scale
How does research change how schools work at scale? And how do you turn data into decisions that actually improve classrooms? On this episode of School’s In…
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How we learn to read (and why some struggle)
Why does learning to read come easily for some students but feel like an uphill battle for others? Can the science of the brain teach us how to better support…
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Cultivating lifelong learners: The power of mindset
Growth mindset is everywhere, but does it really work? Can we turn buzzwords into lasting change in education? On this episode of School’s In, Dan and Denise…
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Kindergarten readiness: Bridging the gap
What would it look like if pediatricians and early childhood educators worked hand in hand to prepare every child for kindergarten? On this episode of School’s…
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Concussions and kids: What to know and when to act
What do you really know about concussions? Can education increase self-reporting and help prevent long-term damage from brain injuries? On this episode of…
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Intellectual disabilities and college: Envisioning bright futures
What does truly inclusive education look like for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? On this episode of School’s In, Stanford…
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Click, read, learn: The science behind literacy edtech
Can edtech really teach kids to read? What works, what doesn’t, and what does the research say about tools for decoding versus comprehension? On this episode…
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Education’s ethical challenges: Navigating complexity in community
What does it mean to make an ethical decision in the classroom? And how can schools prepare for dilemmas that don’t have a single right answer? On this episode…
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Rethinking the “word gap”: What parents really need
Could the “word gap” be more myth than fact? Or is it a useful tool for understanding inequality in early childhood? On this episode of School’s In, Stanford…
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AI and the future of human learning
What will it mean to teach and learn in an AI-powered world? Can we use artificial intelligence to enhance, but not replace, the best of what humans do?…
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Chatbots as therapists? AI’s promise and perils
*Please note: This episode includes discussion of youth mental health, including mentions of suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.* Could the…
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When schools close: Budgets, politics, and the cost to communities
What happens when a school shuts down? And how do those decisions ripple through the students, families, and communities left behind? On this episode of…
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Beyond ChatGPT: Critical thinking in the age of AI
How can AI be used as a tool that supplements, rather than supplants, the learning process? And what does research say is the most effective way to use the…
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Redefining success: Wellbeing, engagement, belonging
What does it mean for students to be successful? And how can parents, schools, and educators create the conditions for students to thrive? On this episode of…
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Season 3 is here!
Season 3 is here, and we have a great lineup for you, our listeners. We kick off the season with our very own Denise Pope in the hot seat, sharing research on…
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The future of educational technology (from The Future of Everything)
What does the growing popularity and utility of AI tools mean for students, teachers, and schools? And what can educators do to leverage these tools to make…
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The science of sleep (re-broadcast)
How does sleep affect student academic performance? And how might school start times be setting them up to fail? On this episode of School’s In, originally…
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Digital literacy in the AI era (Part 2)
How can schools help students develop digital literacy in the classroom? And how can these techniques be applied to how we consume news and identify reliable…
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Digital literacy in the AI era (Part 1)
What is digital literacy? And how does critical thinking play a role in students’ ability to avoid falling prey to false information online? On this live…
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Mapping the human screenome: Our vast digital lives
How does the average person interact with their cell phone? And what does this say about the way we process information? On this episode of School’s In, we…
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Revolutionizing dyslexia screening: Technology to empower teachers
How soon can reading challenges like dyslexia be identified in children? And what role can technology play in supporting teachers as they work to develop…
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Reimagining education in the age of longevity
What does it mean to be a lifelong learner? And how might education and learning be reframed to enable flourishing across the lifespan? On this episode of…
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Preschool counts: Building a strong foundation in math
Why is early childhood math important? And how can parents and teachers use research-backed, and play-based practices to encourage math learning? On this…
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Helping every child succeed: Scaling support that works
*** Join us for our LIVE event May 21st on the Stanford campus. Details below. *** How can schools apply the latest research to improve learning for all…
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Healthy homework? Legislation for student well-being
*** Join us for our LIVE event May 21st on the Stanford campus. Details below. *** What is a healthy amount of homework for a student? And how can schools…
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Learning design: AI and machine learning for the adult learner
What are effective methods that support adult learning? And how can modern tools and technology help in that effort? On this episode of School’s In, we welcome…
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Thriving from the start: Early childhood research
How can parents of young children best foster healthy development? And what role does real-time, actionable data play in designing tools and policies that…
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Financial literacy in school: Skills for the 21st century
What should the average adult know in order to achieve financial literacy? And what role should schools play in helping students get there? On this episode of…
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Cell phones in schools: Is banning the answer?
What are the positive and negative effects of cell phones in the classroom? And how might teachers and parents support thoughtful and constructive use of cell…
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Public service for a new generation, with Tom Ehrlich
Why is public service a critical part of education in a democracy? And what are some barriers and pathways for students to engage in public service? On this…
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Lessons for the future: How past practices help reimagine education
What positive tools, foundations, and concepts can educators pull from the past? And how might they be applied to create a better future for educators…
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Passion and persistence: Lessons from an education entrepreneur
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in education? And how does one create an educational product or service that is profitable? On this episode…
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Starting a startup: What it takes to innovate in education
How is the world of entrepreneurship driving innovation in education? And how can business strategies and creative thinking make learning more accessible for…
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Supporting students: Housing, health, and education
How does unstable housing affect student success? And how can schools identify students in unstable housing and partner with community organizations to support…
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The AI Tinkery: A sandbox for educators
How do creativity, tinkering, and hands-on learning support education? And can AI expand the possibilities for cultivating creativity in the classroom? On this…
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The education marketplace: How to make edtech more effective
How effective are new education tools and technology in the classroom? And how does one get into the business of creating them? On this episode of School’s In…
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Chatting about chatbots: How AI tools can support teachers
What role will AI tools play in the classroom? And how can the technology be used to support teachers? On this episode of School’s In, hosts Dan Schwartz and…
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Youth mental health: Teaching (and learning) empathy
What roles do empathy and compassion play in our ability to have healthy relationships? And what does it look like to apply those concepts to oneself? On this…
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Youth mental health: Racial trauma and stress
What are the largest threats to mental health facing modern teens? And how can parents, educators, and other adults help them thrive despite their challenges?…
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Youth mental health: Finding support
What are some of the most serious mental health challenges facing our young people today? And how can we create the support that they really need? On this…
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AI in the classroom: Equity, creativity, and teaching
How do we use AI responsibly? And how do we prepare students to navigate a world where AI plays such a central role? On this episode of School’s In, hosts Dan…
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Educational inequality: Post-pandemic patterns and trends
Who was hardest hit by learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic? And what can states, teachers, and parents do to help students recover? On this episode of…
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Post-pandemic learning: Where are the kids?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected student learning and school attendance? And how can parents, teachers, and schools help students recover? On this…
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School's In Trailer
Welcome to School’s In: Insights on Education! Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our podcast, we're excited to have you join us. School's In…
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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…
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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. Mentioned in this…
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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…
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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. Mentioned in this episode: Got 5…
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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. Mentioned in this…
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Talkin' About My Generation, with guest Roberta Katz
Stanford anthropologist Roberta Katz shares some good news about the generation that grew up alongside the internet. Mentioned in this episode: Got 5 minutes?…
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How to make a difference in education, with guest Phil Halperin
Phil Halperin, co-founder and executive director of California Education Partners, talks about how to make a difference in education through philanthropy and…