Chris Piech, an assistant professor of computer science education at Stanford, discusses teaching computer code to 10,000 students without losing the ...
Looking back to find meaning, with guest William Damon
Stanford Professor William Damon, who made a startling discovery about his father later in life, explains how exploring your past can help you find pu...
The rise of the research university, with guest Emily J. Levine
Emily J. Levine, author of the new book Allies and Rivals, explores the history behind modern research universities and the lessons it offers for acad...
The psychology of belonging, with guest Geoffrey Cohen
Psychologist Geoffrey Cohen discusses what teachers can do to help students feel a sense of belonging, and how that feeling propels learning.
Meditation for well-being, with guest Emma Seppälä
Mindfulness expert Emma Seppälä explains how young people and adults alike can benefit from learning restorative practices like meditation.
Changing school systems for the better, with guest Glenn Kleiman
Education professor Glenn Kleiman outlines the main levers to change school systems for the better.
Race and disability, with guest Alfredo J. Artiles
Stanford professor Alfredo J. Artiles talks about how disability intersects with race, gender, and social class in education.
Fairness in college admissions, with guests Ben Domingue and A.J. Alvero
A new study from Stanford researchers shows that the content in college essays strongly correlates with income and SAT scores. Our guests discuss what...
Student stress during the pandemic, with Denise Pope
Denise Pope talks about COVID-19’s impact on students’ mental health and engagement with school.
Teaching about racism, with C. Matthew Snipp
Stanford sociologist C. Matthew Snipp talks about teaching race and ethnic relations in America.