Reclaiming learning time to boost literacy and numeracy with Ross Fox (Ep 46)
In Episode 46, Anna Stokke chats with Australian education leader Ross Fox. As the former Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Ross led a major shift in teachin...
25 Apr 20251h 13min
A decade of decline: Examining falling test scores with Mike Petrilli (Ep 45)
In this episode, host and math professor Anna Stokke interviews Mike Petrilli, President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about the role of standardized testing in K–12 education. They discuss the ...
11 Apr 202559min
Mailbag: Building Thinking Classrooms, number talks & more with Zach Groshell (Ep 44)
Dr. Anna Stokke and guest Dr. Zach Groshell answer listener questions in a special mailbag episode. They cover strategies for managing varying levels of math proficiency in the classroom, critique the...
2 Apr 202549min
How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)
Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Jamie Metsala, one of two content area experts on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read public inquiry. Jamie shares her expertise on the import...
21 Mar 20251h 15min
Math Academy: Optimizing student learning with Alex Smith and Justin Skycak (Ep 42)
Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Alex Smith, Director of Curriculum, and Justin Skycak, Director of Analytics, from Math Academy. Math Academy is an AI-powered online learning platform desig...
28 Feb 20251h 14min
Supporting students with math difficulties with Sarah Powell (Ep 41)
Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Sarah Powell, a leading expert in teaching students with math difficulties. They discuss the shortcomings of a recent joint position statement by the National...
7 Feb 202558min
From math to science: How weak math skills hurt students with Therese Markow (Ep 40)
In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Therese Markow, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, and host of the Critically Speaking podcast. They discuss the critical intersec...
24 Jan 202554min
Project Follow Through: Direct Instruction's overlooked success with Marcy Stein (Ep 39)
Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Marcy Stein, professor emeritus from the University of Washington, Tacoma, about her firsthand experience with Direct Instruction (DI) and Project Follow Thro...
10 Jan 20251h 15min
