Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 463
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 203 subscribers
Instagram: 1.3k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
community@thoughtstretchers.org
drew@thoughtstretchers.org
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Host
Drew Perkins - Drew Perkins hosts in-depth discussions about educational research, teaching practice, curriculum, and the challenges facing educators.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Nathan Dolenc - Next Generation Science Standards, Foundational Scientific Knowledge, Inquiry-based Learning, Cognitive Overload, And The Distinction Between Science And Engineering.
Kristen Smith - Teacher-led Inquiry, Explicit Instruction, Math Anxiety, Integrated Mathematics Pathways, And Applying Inquiry And Project-based Learning In Mathematics.
Ron Noble - Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, Curriculum Literacy, Cognitive Science, Classroom Management, State Policy, And District-data Transparency.
Michael Pershan - Cognitive Load Theory, Procedural And Conceptual Understanding, Classroom Instruction, Teacher Preparation, School Culture, And Practical Teaching Methods.
Haili Hughes - Education Tribalism, Applying Educational Research, Teacher Development, Professional Coaching, And Adapting Evidence To Classroom Practice.
Recent Topics
Episodes
What is the Word Mapping Project?
October 08, 2026
Drew Perkins talks with Sean Morrisey to discuss the pedagogical philosophy and curriculum design behind the Word Mapping Project. Discover how this innovative approach interweaves spelling, vocabulary, morphology, and fluency into a single manageable daily lesson for upper elementary and middle school students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Have some feedback you'd like to share? You can email me at drew@thoughtstretchers.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and p...
Spending Smarter on Teacher Pay
October 03, 2026
Drew Perkins sits down with Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) to examine critical strategies for teacher compensation, fiscal constraints, and strategic school funding. As school districts nationwide confront a looming fiscal crisis driven by declining student enrollment, rising operational costs, and the September 2025 expiration of federal ESSER funds, baseline teacher compensation has emerged as a crucial retention lever, accounting for approximatel...
The History of School Choice
September 02, 2026
Drew Perkins is joined by Neal McCluskey to discuss his new book, Fighting for the Freedom to Learn. We move beyond the common narrative that school choice is a modern, free-market invention of the 1950s, instead tracing the historical roots of educational pluralism back to the colonial era. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Have some feedback you'd like to share? You can email me at drew@thoughtstretchers.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and please leave a review ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The ThoughtStretchers Podcast?
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast is hosted by Drew Perkins. Its publicly listed emails are community@thoughtstretchers.org and drew@thoughtstretchers.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The ThoughtStretchers Podcast?
The publicly listed emails for The ThoughtStretchers Podcast: community@thoughtstretchers.org and drew@thoughtstretchers.org.
How many listeners does The ThoughtStretchers Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The ThoughtStretchers Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The ThoughtStretchers Podcast?
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced educators, education researchers, university faculty, authors, and senior leaders in teacher preparation, curriculum, or education policy. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantive reports on education; Academic appointments or research leadership; Senior roles in teacher preparation or education organizations. Recent guests include Nathan Dolenc, Kristen Smith, and Ron Noble.
How hard is it to get booked on The ThoughtStretchers Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The ThoughtStretchers Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Curriculum, Cognitive Science, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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