Visions of Education is an education podcast where education professor Dan Krutka and high school social studies teacher Michael Milton have conversations with educators to discuss their big ideas in education. VoE also partners with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and associated groups to provide the latest from classroom teachers, education, professors, and researchers on social studies education.
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Join Alpha News Journalist Sheila Qualls in this gripping podcast series as she delves into the alarming rise of violence and the decline of QUALITY EDUCATION in Minnesota schools. Through in-depth interviews, expert insights, and captivating stories, "Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom" exposes the complex web of factors contributing to these pressing issues. Tune in to explore potential solutions, hear from the voices of students, educators, and parents, and understand how we can work togeth ...
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Institutions of higher education are actively failing students. Instead of teaching the wisdom and complexity of the Western Tradition, they indoctrinate students with “woke” ideology. If you are a college student and you want a real education, this is the podcast for you. In the Counter-University Classroom, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) brings you lectures, panels, and debates on the most important topics in history, philosophy, politics, and more. You’ll hear lectures on eve ...
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An in-depth look at all things public education in the US. Does the district matter? Yes! Listen, laugh, and learn as a forty-year participant in public school leadership tells you why! Phil Stover started in public education as a school bus driver and retired from serving as interim superintendent of the second-largest border school district in the United States. In between, he worked in, with, and for somewhere around 100 districts. He developed strategies with districts to overcome financ ...
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FEFO is the podcast that attempts to create FEminist FOundations by giving a voice to women on an aspect of Womanhood that is important to them.
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Episode 209: Rupturing Anti-Blackness in Preservice Social Studies w/ Asif Wilson & Rachel McMillian
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In episode 209, Dan and Michael chat with Asif Wilson and Rachel McMillian about their article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Black teachers in white spaces: Rupturing reproductions of Anti-Blackness in preservice social studies education.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 208: Educator Agency within Standards Committees with Lauren Harris & Chris Martell
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In episode 208, Dan and Michael chat with Lauren Harris and Chris Martell about their article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘I was in the room where it happens’: Educator agency and community within state social studies standards committees.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 207: Eugenic Ideology in World History Curriculum with Tadashi Dozono
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In episode 207, Dan and Michael chat with Tadashi Dozono about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Eugenic ideology and the world history curriculum: How eugenic beliefs structure narratives of development and modernity.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 206: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Affective Citizenship with Patrick Keegan
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In episode 206, Dan and Michael chat with Patrick Keegan about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “What kind of affective citizen? An analysis of state social emotional learning standards.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 205: Religion in Elementary Social Studies with Amy Allen
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In episode 205, Dan and Michael chat with Amy Allen about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Included, but how? A critical investigation into elementary social studies standards about religion.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 204: Creating Environments for Open Discussion with Kelly Siegel-Stechler
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In episode 203, Dan and Michael chat with Kelly Siegel-Stechler about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘Conversation is everything’: How teachers and students create environments where open discussion can thrive.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 203: Critical Inquiry with Jenni Conrad & Jenni Gallagher
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In episode 203, Dan and Michael chat with Jenni Conrad and Jenni Gallagher about two articles—one with Wendy Chan published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Getting critical with compelling questions: Shifts in elementary teacher candidates’ curriculum planning from inquiry to critical inquiry” and another published in Social Education ti…
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Episode 202: Supporting Youth Agency with Ryan Oto
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In episode 202, Dan and Michael chat with Ryan Oto about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘This is for us, not them’: Troubling adultism through a pedagogy of solidarity in youth organizing and activism.”By Visions of Education
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Embark on a journey with me, Phil Stover, as we navigate the often-overlooked symphony of public education departments and their crucial role in shaping our students' futures. Our latest episode of "Dancing in the Mind Fields" unveils the concept of 'intentional integration' and 'pastoral teachers," concepts close to my heart for uniting the instru…
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Episode 4: Faithful and Flourishing School District Employees and Stakeholders
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Discover the secret sauce that makes an educational district employee and stakeholder not just good, but truly exceptional. Join me, Phil Stover, as we traverse the landscape of public education, pinpointing nine key traits that mark the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary. From the diligence of food service workers to the strateg…
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In episode 3 of year 1 we look at the variety in public school districts in the United States. I point out the scarcity of studies on how the district as a whole impacts student learning. Distancing mechanisms are constructs that inhibit student learning and lead to what I deem "tribal markings" within districts. Even within, let alone between dist…
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This episode, the second of year one delves into the background of the question "how are the Children? It also explores the concept that the entire district, as a system, either helps or hinders the school sites by means of the culture, climate, and consistency that it creates. This episode explains my commitment to the concept that the entire dist…
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Episode 1: An Introduction to Dancing in the Mind Fields of Public Education
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This podcast is the first episode of the first year of our series of podcasts. In it, Phil Stover provides an introduction to the concept of Dancing in the Mind Fields of Public Education in the United States. Phil provides an overview of his background working in more than 100 districts and institutions of higher learning. This initial podcast pre…
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Episode 201: Thematically Teaching Public Issues w/ Tradebooks w/ Clabough and colleagues
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In episode 201, Dan and Michael chat about the research project that focuses on thematically teaching public issues with Jeremiah Clabough, Caroline Sheffield, Timothy Litner, & Allie Whitford.By Visions of Education
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Episode 200: Civics of Technology with Dan Krutka, Marie Heath, & Jacob Pleasants
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In episode 200, Michael and Dan chat reminisce about Visions of Education beginnings, and then Michael interviews Dan, Marie Heath, and Jacob Pleasants about their Civics of Technology project.By Visions of Education
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S2 | Ep. 3: The rise in secret gender transitions
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Across the country, thousands of school districts allow kids to socially transition without parental consent. Is your district on the list? Support the show Read Alpha News Daily - AlphaNews.org Support this podcast with a 100% tax-deductible donation - https://alphanews.revv.co/trappedmnBy Alpha News
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Episode 199: Critical Economic Literacy Education with Agata Soroko
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In episode 199, Dan and Michael chat with Agata Soroko about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Teaching young people more than 'how to survive austerity': From traditional financial literacy to critical economic literacy education.”By Visions of Education
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S2 | Ep. 2: Inside Mounds View Public Schools
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New teachers are being trained to believe parents have no place in their kids' education, according to a former Mounds View Public Schools teacher. Alpha News looks behind closed doors in Mounds View Public Schools on season two of the podcast "Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom." Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that continue to haunt …
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S2 | Ep. 1: The breakdown of the teacher-parent alliance in Minnesota's largest school district
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The first episode in season two of the audio podcast focuses on Anoka-Hennepin Schools, the largest school district in the state. Teachers gave Alpha News a behind the scenes look into what's happening in the district. They said social justice has become more important than teaching students literacy and numeracy skills. Cold Case Western Australia…
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Episode 198: Unpacking Problems in World History Curriculum with Stephen Jackson
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In episode 198, Dan and Michael chat with Stephen Jackons about his 2022 book, “The patchwork of world history in Texas high schools: Unpacking Eurocentrism, imperialism, and nationalism in the curriculum, 1920-2021.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 197: Gender Stereotypes in Elementary with Alyssa Whitford
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In episode 197, Dan and Michael chat with Alyssa Whitford about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Understanding and addressing gender stereotypes with elementary children: The promise of an integrated approach.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 196: Historical empathy through virtual reality with Timothy Patterson
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In episode 196, Dan and Michael chat with Timothy Patterson about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Virtual reality for the promotion of historical empathy: A mixed-methods analysis.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 195: Rethinking Presentism in History Education with James Miles & Lindsay Gibson
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In episode 195, Dan and Michael chat with James Miles and Lindsay Gibson about their article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Rethinking presentism in history education.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 194: Teaching Black and White Fear in U.S. History with Brittany Jones
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In episode 194, Dan and Michael chat with Brittany Jones about her study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Feeling fear as power and oppression: An examination of Black and white fear in Virginia's US history standards and curriculum framework.”By Visions of Education
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We started the podcast to give parents a look inside public education in Minnesota. We told you what's happening. In the last episode, we're going to tell you ways you can advocate for your kid, and if you decide public schools are not a good fit for your family, I'll talk about the alternatives as well. Cold Case Western Australia They're the crim…
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Social-emotional learning has become more important than teaching kids to read and write. The name suggests it's about teaching kids kindness and how to manage emotions, which sounds good. But how many parents know what it really is? Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider... Liste…
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Ep. 3: Sacrificing education on the altar of ideology
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Public education in Minnesota is broken. Schools are sacrificing not only safety for social justice, but also education, Sheila Qualls explains in this episode of “Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom.” In episode three, Qualls walks listeners through the ideological agenda of public school teachers and administrators in Minnesota. Note: Alpha News rea…
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Episode 193: Unplanned Controversial Issues in the Classroom with Charlot Cassar
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In episode 193, Dan and Michael chat with Charlot (Shar-loh) Cassar about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education along with Ida Oosterheert and Paulien Meijer, “Why teachers address unplanned controversial issues in the classroom.”By Visions of Education
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Ep. 2: The proven failures of restorative justice
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In schools across the state and nation, expectations have plummeted. Students are no longer disciplined, and their disrespectful and violent behavior is not addressed, leading to lower performance across the board. The main culprit is restorative justice, says Sheila Qualls. In episode two of “Trapped!: Chaos in the Classroom,” Alpha News journalis…
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Ep. 1: The high stakes of low expectations
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Harding High School’s 15-year-old stabbing victim was a visible sign of the decay in Minnesota public schools. Devin Scott, who was stabbed to death in the St. Paul high school this year, was a troubled student being passed from school to school. “A generation ago, a kid like Devin Scott would never have been in school. He would have been expelled …
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Episode 192: Commemorative Literacies & Labors of Justice in Argentina & Beyond
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In episode 192, Dan and Michael chat with James Damico, Loren Lybarger, and Edward Brudney about their book, “Commemorative Literacies and Labors of Justice: Resistance, Reconciliation, and Recovery in Buenos Aires and Beyond.”By Visions of Education
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In Alpha News' upcoming investigative series podcast, "Trapped Chaos in Minnesota Schools," we delve into the concerning decline of quality education in the state of Minnesota. Through extensive research and interviews with educators, students, and parents, we uncover the root causes of this decline and explore potential solutions to improve the st…
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Episode 191: Necropolitics in Social Studies w/ B.Varga, C.van Kessel, & R.Christ
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In episode 191, Dan and Michael chat with Bretton Varga, Cathryn van Kessel, & Rebecca Christ about their article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Theorizing necropolitics in social studies education.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 190: Civic Education through Southeast Asian Deportation Community Defense with Van Anh Tran
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In episode 190, Dan and Michael chat with Van Anh Tran about her article published in Social Studies & the Young Learner, “We Are Here: Civic Education through Southeast Asian Deportation Community Defense.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 189: Historical inquiry & Criticality with Maribel Santiago & Tadashi Dozono
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In episode 189, Dan and Michael chat with friend of the pod Maribel Santiago and new guest Tadashi Dozono about their study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “History is critical: Addressing the false dichotomy between historical inquiry and criticality.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 188: Computational Thinking in Social Studies w/ M.Manfra, T.Hammond, & R.Coven
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In episode 188, Dan and Michael chat with Meghan Manfra, Tom Hammond, and Robert Coven about their study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “ Assessing computational thinking in the social studies.”By Visions of Education
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Prostitution with Marie Marie worked as a prostitute near Berlin for five years. She is now a radical feminist determined to use her voice to call for the Nordic Model within Germany, and to raise awareness of the harmful effects of prostitution on women. The Nordic Model criminalises sex buyers, while decimalising prostitutes. Art by a Woman: Neve…
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Episode 187: Teaching Historical Reading & Civic Online Reasoning with Sarah McGrew
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In episode 187, Dan and Michael chat with friend of the pod Sarah McGrew about her study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Bridge or byway? Teaching historical reading and civic online reasoning in a US history class.”By Visions of Education
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Gender, Emotions and Wellbeing with Mirel
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Mirel is a clinical psychologist, enneagram enthusiast and mental health professional from Merida, Mexico. Her therapy encompasses of a gender-aware, holistic approach based in a variety of theories from deconstructivism to feminist theory. In this episode, Mirel and I discuss what emotions are and why we have them. How our knowledge of this can pa…
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Episode 186: A Critical Place-based Partnership for Antiracist Elem. Soc. St. w/ E.Thacker & A.Bodle
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In episode 186, Dan and Michael chat with friend of the pod Emma Thacker and Aaron Bodle about their study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Seizing the moment: A critical place-based partnership for antiracist elementary social studies teacher education.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 185: Teaching Early South Asian American Histories with Mohit Mehta
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In episode 185, Dan and Michael chat with Mohit Mehta about his article published in Social Studies & the Young Learner, “Using Digital Archives to Teach Early South Asian American Histories.”By Visions of Education
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Ideology with Becky & Sofia. In this episode Becky, Sofia and myself discuss Trans Ideology. We discuss it's theoretical foundations as an ideology, as well as the potentially problematic discourses that are arisen through trans activism, the inclusion of transwomen within female spaces, and the possible challenges it poses to feminism and women's …
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Episode 184: The State of Social Studies Teacher Education Research with Lightning Jay
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In episode 184, Dan and Michael chat with Lightning Jay about his study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “The disciplinary and critical divide in social studies teacher education research: A review of the literature from 2009–2019.”By Visions of Education
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Authenticity and Accountability with Dr. Ava
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Authenticity and Accountability with Dr. Ava. Ava Pommerenk is a coach, psychologist and writer, raised in Hawaii, and currently residing in Mexico. In this episode we discover the complex dynamics of abusive relationships both with others and ourselves. We explore how the concepts of authenticity and accountability are woven into these narratives.…
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Episode 183: Civic-oriented Practices of Black male Teacher-Coaches with Daniel Thomas III
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In episode 183, Dan and Michael chat with Daniel Thomas III about his study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘If I can help somebody”: The civic-oriented thought and practices of Black male teacher-coaches.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 182: Third-grade Students’ Sensemaking about Enslavement with Ryan Hughes
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In episode 182, Dan and Michael chat with Ryan Hughescal about his study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘What is slavery?’: Third-grade students’ sensemaking about enslavement through historical inquiry.”By Visions of Education
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Episode 181: Telling Untold Stories of Marginalized Groups through Comics w/ Steph Manuel
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In episode 181, Dan and Michael chat with Steph Manuel about using comic books to tell the untold stories of marginalized groups.By Visions of Education
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Gender in the Classroom with Gemma Clark. Gemma is a self-proclaimed feminist teacher from Scotland. In this episode we explore the gender dimensions of the classroom for young people today. We consider how gender inequality is still prevalent for students, the narratives society is giving girls about menstruation and why abortion needs to be inclu…
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Episode 180: Cultural Citizenship in 5th-grade Social Studies with Anna Falkner & Katherina Payne
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In episode 180, Dan and Michael chat with Anna Falkner and Katherina Payne about their publication in Theory & Research in Social Education titled, ““Courage to take on the bull”: Cultural citizenship in fifth-grade social studies.”By Visions of Education
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Narcissism with Suzanna Quintana. Suzanna is a Best-selling Author, Established Writer and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach from Arizona, USA. In this episode we discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Abuse within heterosexual relationships and Narcissist Abuse Syndrome. We also explore the gendered dimensions to these themes and …
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