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School’s In

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School’s In returns August 2024 with a new line-up of expert guests and insights for navigating the future of education.

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October 10, 2024
On this episode of School’s In, Assistant Professor Farzana (Saleem) Adjah discusses racial trauma and its effects on student mental health.

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About the program

Unlock the future of learning with School’s In, your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and enlightening conversations in education. Hosts Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope 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.

Dan Schwartz

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

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.

Current season

October 10, 2024
On this episode of School’s In, Assistant Professor Farzana (Saleem) Adjah discusses racial trauma and its effects on student mental health.
Dr. Steven Adelsheim is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford.
September 26, 2024
On this episode of School’s In, Stanford Dr. Steve Adelsheim discusses destigmatizing mental health needs, how adults can support student success.
Victor Lee, associate professor at Stanford GSE
September 12, 2024
On this episode of School’s In, Victor Lee talks about the rise of generative AI in education and its implications for how we teach and learn.
The podcast "album cover" with a photo of the guest, Sean Reardon, the title of the show, School's In, the title of the episode, Educational inequality: Post-pandemic patterns and trends, and the Stanford GSE logo
August 29, 2024
Sean Reardon talks about educational inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, and what’s needed to chart a path forward.
August 15, 2024
Tom Dee discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected student learning and school attendance and how schools can help them recover.

“We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and stay ahead of the learning curve. So join us as we discuss practical solutions to some of education’s most challenging issues.”

- Dan Schwartz

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