
Everyone wants to see children and young adults succeed in math, but it can be difficult to sort myths from facts in education. Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for conversations with leading educators and researchers about the importance of math, effective teaching methods, and debunking common myths about math and teaching. Chalk & Talk is a podcast for anyone interested in education, including... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode, Anna is joined by returning guests Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva and Dr. Paul Kirschner, authors of the upcoming book Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching.
They explore what makes an expert teacher and how tea... more
In this solo episode, Anna Stokke explores five common misconceptions in math education that may sound convincing but aren't supported by high-quality evidence. This episode is based on a chapter she wrote for The Practice Project, which is a joint i... more
In this episode, Anna Stokke is joined by Rachel Canter, Director of Education Policy for the Reinventing America's Schools Project and author of the report Inside the Mississippi Marathon. They explore how Mississippi transformed from one of the low... more
In this episode, Anna Stokke is joined by Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion and one of the most influential voices on effective teaching practice. They discuss educational equity and why strong teaching, clear behaviour routines, high expec... more
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The June 19th episode (Mailbag 2) was amazing. I plan to relay the messages being sent in this podcast to all of my K-8 teachers and I greatly appreciate all of the feedback and insights!!
I will be entering my 25th year of teaching in Michigan and this is by far the most practical podcast I have come across. So many topics discussed ring true based on my experience with students and math instruction. I have found the episode with Craig Barton to be especially helpful and have also started listening to all of his podcasts as a result! I am very encouraged to implement so many of these ideas during the 2026-2027 school year. Keep them coming!
Anna Stokke’s Chalk and Talk podcast has been life-changing for me. As a parent trying to understand why my daughter struggled with math, the podcast helped me finally make sense of how math should actually be taught. Hearing experts discuss evidence-based instruction gave me hope that students like my daughter can succeed when they receive the right kind of teaching. The podcast also led me to educators like Jonathan Regino, whose work has inspired me and helped me see a path forward for my dau... more
Chalk n Talk features guests with real expertise—Anita Archer, Brian Poncy, Stephen Chew, and Daisy Christodoulou—and gives them the space to explain their thinking without rushing or simplification.
Anna is fighting the good fight for clear, effective math instruction. Constructivist math is math’s “Whole Language Reading” moment and is harming our kids. Shout it from the mountaintop Anna!
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A rigorously evidence-based discussion on math instruction, teacher practice, and education policy. Episodes feature leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who dissect what works in math classrooms, debunk myths, and offer practical, implementable strategies for teachers, parents, and school leaders. Listeners can expect deep dives into cognitive science, instructional design, and policy contexts, with a strong emphasis on actionable guidance grounded in research. The show is notable for its interdisciplinary guest list, clear stance in favor of explicit, knowledge-rich instruction, and the host's background as a math professor, which adds technical credibility and a collaborative, non-partisan tone for educators and families ... more
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Recent guests on Chalk & Talk include:
1. Nidhi Sachdeva
2. Paul Kirschner
3. Rachel Canter
4. Doug Lemov
5. Jonathan Regino
6. Robert Peal
7. Thomas Briggs
8. David Shuck
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