Chalk & Talk podcast

Chalk & Talk

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.

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.

 

#60

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

In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. George Georgiou, an educational psychologist and prof... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:50

21 Nov 2025


#59

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

In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Nuno Crato, research professor of mathematics an... more

07 Nov 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:39

07 Nov 2025


#58

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

This episode features top takeaways from Anna Stokke’s interview: The Power of Explicit In... more

30 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:21

30 Oct 2025


#57

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

Episode 57:  The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer In this episode, Anna Sto... more

25 Oct 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:56

25 Oct 2025


#56

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

In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes three leading experts in education, Dr. Paul Kirschn... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:50

10 Oct 2025


#55

Mailbag: How to get started with evidence-based math instruction & tackle gaps with Jonathan Regino ...

In this episode, Anna Stokke hosts an informative mailbag edition with guest Jonathan Regi... more

26 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:06

26 Sep 2025


#54

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

In this episode, Anna Stokke speaks with Dr. Ben Solomon, professor and researcher at the ... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:54

12 Sep 2025


#53

Using the Instructional Hierarchy to teach math with Brendan Lee (Ep 53)

In this episode, Anna Stokke chats with Brendan Lee, a teacher and educational consultant ... more

22 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

22 Aug 2025


#52

The case for practice and the power of Math Corps with Alex Kontorovich (Ep 52)

In this episode, Anna Stokke has an engaging conversation Dr. Alex Kontorovich, a math pro... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:37

28 Jul 2025


#51

Rocking the times tables with Bruno Reddy (Ep 51)

In this episode, Anna Stokke chats with Bruno Reddy, a math teacher and the creator of Tim... more

07 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:37

07 Jul 2025


#50

Universal screening in math with Amanda VanDerHeyden (Ep 50)

Host and math professor Anna Stokke talks to Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden about a topic many Ch... more

18 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:55

18 Jun 2025


#49

From decline to top rankings: How England transformed education with Nick Gibb (Ep 49)

In this episode, Anna Stokke interviews The Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb, former Ministe... more

30 May 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:18

30 May 2025


#48

How we learn: Naive, purposeful, and deliberate practice with Stephen Chew (Ep 48)

Join math professor Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Stephen Chew, a cognitive psychol... more

16 May 2025

57 MINS

57:13

16 May 2025


#47

Mailbag: Math facts vs calculators, a logic problem, the Southern surge (Ep 47)

In this special mailbag episode, Anna Stokke tackles two listener questions and a comment.... more

07 May 2025

14 MINS

14:49

07 May 2025


#46

Reclaiming learning time to boost literacy and numeracy with Ross Fox (Ep 46)

In Episode 46, Anna Stokke chats with Australian education leader Ross Fox. As the former ... more

25 Apr 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:17

25 Apr 2025


#45

A decade of decline: Examining falling test scores with Mike Petrilli (Ep 45)

In this episode, host and math professor Anna Stokke interviews Mike Petrilli, President o... more

11 Apr 2025

59 MINS

59:36

11 Apr 2025


#44

Mailbag: Building Thinking Classrooms, number talks & more with Zach Groshell (Ep 44)

Dr. Anna Stokke and guest Dr. Zach Groshell answer listener questions in a special mailbag... more

02 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:03

02 Apr 2025


#43

How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)

Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Jamie Metsala, one of two content area experts o... more

21 Mar 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:17

21 Mar 2025


#42

Math Academy: Optimizing student learning with Alex Smith and Justin Skycak (Ep 42)

Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Alex Smith, Director of Curriculum, and Justin S... more

28 Feb 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:55

28 Feb 2025


#41

Supporting students with math difficulties with Sarah Powell (Ep 41)

Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Sarah Powell, a leading expert in teaching stude... more

07 Feb 2025

58 MINS

58:53

07 Feb 2025