How soon can reading challenges like dyslexia be identified in children? And what role can technology play in supporting teachers as they work to develop student literacy?

On this episode of School’s In, we welcome Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) Associate Professor Jason Yeatman to discuss advancements in dyslexia screening, and how teachers can use technology to ease the burden of assessment and focus on supporting student learning. Yeatman covers several topics, including:

• 02:42 What is dyslexia and why is early screening important?
• 09:11 Designing engaging assessments: Gamification research
• 16:52 Technology’s role: Supporting teacher expertise in literacy
• 21:05 Applying ROAR beyond the primary grades
• 23:34 ROAR at home: Data access for parents

Jason Yeatman is an associate professor at the GSE where his research focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind the learning process, especially as it relates to children with dyslexia, to help design effective literacy interventions for students with learning differences.

He is also director of the Stanford Brain Development and Education Lab, where he studies how a child’s experience with reading instruction shapes the development of brain circuits. To learn more about his work, visit his faculty profile.

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What does it mean to be a lifelong learner? And how might education and learning be reframed to enable flourishing across the lifespan?

On this episode of School’s In, we welcome Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) Professor Mitchell Stevens to discuss the nature of work and learning in a world where people are living and working longer. We also touch on how parents and educators can prepare young people for futures that might involve multiple careers and continuous learning over the course of a lifetime. Stevens covers several topics, including:

• 03:20 The impact of longevity on education and work
• 05:48 Rethinking our front-loaded education system
• 07:53 Lifelong careers as a thing of the past
• 11:26 Early learning matters more than ever
• 14:58 Beyond “skills”: Identity and reinvention across the lifespan
• 19:42 Who pays for lifelong learning? A new social contract

Mitchell Stevens is a professor at the GSE where his research focuses on lifelong learning, alternative forms of education, and the formal organization of knowledge. He is also co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. To learn more about his work, visit his faculty profile.

School’s In is your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and fresh perspectives on the future of learning. Hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, each episode dives into the latest research, innovations, and real-world challenges shaping education today.

Stanford GSE is at the forefront of education research and teacher preparation, dedicated to advancing equitable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences for all.

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Why is early childhood math important? And how can parents and teachers use research-backed, and play-based practices to encourage math learning?

On this episode of School’s In, we welcome Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) Professor Emerita Deborah Stipek to discuss why learning and practicing math is important for young children. We also touch on ways to engage young children in playful math and how parents can incorporate learning at home. Stipek covers several topics, including:

• 03:00 Early math as a predictor of academic achievement
• 07:09 Math anxiety: Overcoming barriers and making math fun
• 13:44 Everyday playful math for families
• 18:07 Transitional kindergarten and teacher preparation in early math
• 25:39 Early math resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, and teacher educators

Deborah Stipek is the chair of the Development and Research in Early Mathematics Education (DREME) Network, where she works with scholars and researchers to advance math learning and skill development for young children. She is also a professor emerita and former dean at the GSE, where her research focused on early childhood and elementary education, especially as it relates to math and motivation. To learn more about her work, visit her faculty profile.

For more information on the DREME Network, and to access their free resources for parents, teachers, and teacher educators, visit their website here.

School’s In is your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and fresh perspectives on the future of learning. Hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, each episode dives into the latest research, innovations, and real-world challenges shaping education today.

Stanford GSE is at the forefront of education research and teacher preparation, dedicated to advancing equitable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences for all.

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