Episodes 73
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (95)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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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 educators, parents, and students.

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Inside one of England’s top-performing non-selective schools with Robert Peal (Ep 72)

May 29, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Anna Stokke is joined by Robert Peal, joint head teacher of West London Free School, one of England’s highest-performing non-selective schools.  Robert is also the author of…

Conviction vs. evidence: What’s driving math education’s worst policies with Thomas Briggs and David Shuck (Ep 71)

May 15, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode, Anna Stokke continues the conversation from the previous episode on what happens when requests for evidence are dismissed with the phrase “research shows.” She is joined by Thomas…

What to do when “Research Shows” shuts you down: A guide for parents and teachers (Ep 70)

May 01, 2026 22m

In this episode, Anna Stokke explores what to do when a math program or education initiative doesn’t seem to work, but you’re told "research shows" that it does. Drawing on her personal experience as…

We know more about teaching than ever—so why is change so slow? with Joanna Barbousas (Ep 69)

Apr 17, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Professor Joanna Barbousas, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education, Impact and Innovation, and Dean of the School of Education at La Trobe University in Australia. Early…

The Finland myth, East Asia’s rise, and what makes education systems work with Montserrat Gomendio (Ep 68)

Apr 03, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Montserrat (Montse) Gomendio, a former Secretary of State for Education in Spain.  Montse is also a former Deputy Director of Education for the OECD, the…

Cognitive load theory and learning math with John Sweller (Ep 67)

Mar 20, 2026 59m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. John Sweller, emeritus professor at the University of New South Wales and the researcher best known for developing Cognitive Load Theory. Together, they explore…

Desirable difficulties for learning with Elizabeth Bjork and Robert Bjork (Ep 66)

Mar 06, 2026 54m

In this episode, Anna is joined by two world-renowned experts in human memory and learning, Dr. Elizabeth Bjork and Dr. Robert Bjork, to explore what makes a difficulty desirable in learning. They…

Science of Math: The movement everyone's talking about with Sarah Powell (Ep. 65)

Feb 20, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, Anna is joined once again by Dr. Sarah Powell, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin whose research focusses on supporting students with math difficulties. They respond to…

Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with Tom Sherrington (Ep 64)

Feb 06, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Tom Sherrington, education consultant, author of Rosenshine’s Principles in Action, co-author of the Teaching Walkthrough series, and a former teacher and school…

Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton (Ep 63)

Jan 23, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Craig Barton, former secondary maths teacher, host of the Mr. Barton Maths Podcast, author of How I Wish I’d Taught Maths, and a new Tips for Teachers book series.…

Why more classroom technology is making students learn less (Ep 62)

Jan 09, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and bestselling author of The Digital Delusion. They examine what decades of research and…

Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)

Dec 19, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode, Anna is joined by two familiar guests, mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, Dr. John Mighton, and learning expert and bestselling author Dr. Barbara Oakley. They discuss their new…

Rebuilding teacher training through cognitive science with Jonas Linderoth (Ep 60)

Dec 05, 2025 52m

In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. Jonas Linderoth, a professor of education at the University of Gothenburg, about how influential educational ideas have shaped the teaching profession and why…

Why reading became a human rights issue in Canada with George Georgiou (Ep 59)

Nov 21, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. George Georgiou, an educational psychologist and professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, whose work focuses on preventing and…

When a mathematician became education minister: Nuno Crato on transforming education (Ep 58)

Nov 07, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Nuno Crato, research professor of mathematics and statistics at the University of Lisbon. He was Portugal’s former Minister of Education and led major…

Top takeaways from Anita Archer on explicit instruction (abridged version of Ep 57)

Oct 30, 2025 32m

This episode features top takeaways from Anna Stokke’s interview: The Power of Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer. If you haven’t heard the full conversation yet, you can find the entire…

The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer (Ep 57)

Oct 25, 2025 1h 17m

Episode 57:  The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Anita Archer, one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instruction and co-author of…

Unmasking instructional illusions with Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick and Jim Heal (Ep 56)

Oct 10, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes three leading experts in education, Dr. Paul Kirschner, Dr. Carl Hendrick, and Dr. Jim Heal for a fascinating discussion about their new book, Instructional…

Mailbag: How to get started with evidence-based math instruction & tackle gaps with Jonathan Regino (Ep 55)

Sep 26, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, Anna Stokke hosts an informative mailbag edition with guest Jonathan Regino, supervisor of math (pre-K-12) at Interboro School District in Pennsylvania and an experienced classroom…

Balanced literacy didn’t work—will balanced math? with Ben Solomon (Ep 54)

Sep 12, 2025 1h 9m

In this episode, Anna Stokke speaks with Dr. Ben Solomon, professor and researcher at the University at Albany with expertise in math assessment and intervention. Ben returns to the podcast to…

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Chalk & Talk has published 73 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Education, How To.

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