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School's In
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School's In episodes
- Homework: Good or Bad? with Sharon Ofek
Sharon Ofek, Palo Alto Unified School District's chief academic officer of secondary education, discusses looking at homework differently.
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29 min - Virtual Reality: Escape or Learning? with Jeremy Bailenson
Jeremy Bailenson, director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford, helps us understand the value of virtual reality for students, teachers, athletes, and parents.
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29 min - Helicopter Parents with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Helping your kids to develop into well adjusted adults is arguably a parent's most important job. Former Stanford Dean of Freshmen and author Julie Lythcott-Haims tells us about the dangers of overparenting and shares advice on how to avoid it.
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30 min - Going to Summer Camp with Glen Tripp
Once seen as a summertime stand-in for school, summer camps have changed in many ways in recent years. Glen Tripp, founder and CEO of Camp Galileo, shares how the camp experience can lead to success outside of summer vacation and has advice on how to pick a camp that is right for your child.
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29 min - Do you Need a Lawyer? with William Koski
William Koski, director of Stanford Law School's Youth and Education Law Project, joins Dan and Denise for a discussion about the rights of students and parents when it comes to bullying, discipline, and ensuring a proper education for students with disabilities.
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28 min - Making Innovators with Dan Klein
Dan Klein, lecturer in Stanford's drama department and the Graduate School of Business, shares some of the benefits that improv training can bring to our school, home, and professional lives.
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28 min - Group Work with Rachel Lotan
Rachel Lotan, professor emeritus and former director of the Stanford Teacher Education Program, discusses whether working in groups helps students learn and how that translates to the workplace.
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29 min - The Hidden Benefits of Online Distraction with Byron Reeves
Byron Reeves, the Paul C. Edwards Professor of Communication at Stanford, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of task switching and whether gamification is a helpful skill-building tool.
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29 min - Active Learning with Carl Wieman
Carl Wieman, professor at the Graduate School of Education and winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics, discusses the problems with the traditional college lecture and how to revolutionize the classroom experience.
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29 min - Go for a Walk with Marily Oppezzo
Marily Oppezzo, PhD '13, and an instructor at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, discusses the impact that walking has on the learning process.
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About School's In
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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 topics with the help of our fellow Stanford experts. Discover how AI is transforming classrooms and personalizing learning experiences. Learn effective strategies to tackle chronic absenteeism and summer learning loss, and explore solutions for addressing educational inequality and supporting youth mental health. Additionally, we examine the role technology plays in reshaping learning environments. Join us as we discuss the incredible research being done in education today.
Dan Schwartz is a recognized expert in human learning and educational technology. As dean of Stanford GSE, he has led numerous initiatives to advance effective teaching strategies and technologies. He also serves as faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which aims to advance the science and design of learning to bring effective and equitable solutions to the world.
Denise Pope specializes in student well-being and engagement. A senior lecturer at Stanford GSE, her research focuses on academic stress and its consequences on students' mental health and learning. She is the author of several books and articles that support parents and teachers in creating more positive learning environments, including Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students. Pope is also co-founder of the education nonprofit Challenge Success, which promotes equitable practices for balanced lives.
Together, they offer valuable observations and practical advice for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone connected to the learning community. With a commitment to educational equity and innovation, they bring you expert perspectives and engaging conversations on the critical issues facing learners today.
Stanford GSE is a leader in education research and teaching, known for its commitment to pursuing equitable, accessible, and effective learning for all. The school’s dedication to preparing educators and researchers through interdisciplinary approaches ensures its lasting impact on the field.
“We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and stay ahead of the learning curve” says Schwartz, “so join us as we discuss practical solutions to some of education’s most challenging issues.”
Don't miss out on insightful discussions meant to keep you ahead of the learning curve! Subscribe to our newsletter now, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and visit our School’s In website for more updates and episodes. School’s In promises to be an essential resource for anyone passionate about learning.