Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 17h🇫🇮 Finland was once held up as a model for education systems around the world. But its PISA results have been declining for years. So why were countries given the advice to follow Finland's education policies in the first place? Watch the full episode for more. Link below. 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 19h🚨 New episode is live! Did you miss the livestream? Listen to Montse Gomendio and I unpack the newly released PISA 2025 results. What can we learn from the latest PISA data, and why are some education systems holding up better than others? 🎧 Watch or listen: youtu.be/edOap2-Ez7g 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There’s more to explore at Chalk & Talk. 🎙️ Our new website brings episodes, guests, and thought-provoking conversations together in one place — making it easier to find the topics that matter to you. Visit the new home of Chalk & Talk: 🌐 chalkandtalkpodcast.com 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨 LIVE TODAY, Sept 29 at 12 PM ET Don't miss the converstion with Montse Gomendio on the PISA results! www.youtube.com/live/g_VTy4q... 111
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🚨 PISA results generate plenty of headlines. But what can they tell us about effective education systems? Tomorrow, Sept 29, we'll be going live on Chalk & Talk to discuss what we can learn from the PISA results. Join us and bring your questions! 🎙️ 📅 September 29, 2026 ⏰ 12 PM EDT 000
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 24/09/2026❓What can the PISA 2025 results tell us about how education systems are changing? Chalk & Talk will be going LIVE on YouTube to discuss the PISA results. Questions welcome! 📅 Tuesday, September 29 ⏰ 12 PM EDT Join us live: www.youtube.com/live/g_VTy4q... 000
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026📊 PISA scores have fallen in many countries. Why are some education systems holding steady? Join me and Montse Gomendio live on YouTube to explore what the results can teach us. 📅 Sept 29, 12 p.m. ET Subscribe to Chalk & Talk and click “Notify me.” 010
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026📣 We’re LIVE on YouTube September 29! Montserrat Gomendio, former OECD Deputy Director for Education and Skills, joins us to explore what PISA 2025 reveals beyond the rankings. 📅 Tuesday, September 29 ⏰ 12 PM EDT Join us live! 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Ain't been taught (h/t Amanda VanDerHeyden). When lots of students are struggling in math in a class, is that an intervention problem or a Tier 1 problem? We may need to look at improving Tier 1 instruction first. 🔗 Link below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #Teaching #Education 121
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Teaching can feel hopeless when the system doesn’t seem to be serving students well. But for the students in your classroom and their families, your work matters. This is a powerful clip from my latest guest. 🔗 Link below #ChalkandTalk #Teaching #MathEducation 151
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Explicit instruction isn't boring lecturing! It's fast-paced and interactive. Teachers are actively checking in with students. Most importantly, students experience the success that comes from being successful in math! 🔗 Link below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #ExplicitInstruction #Teaching 130
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Looking for an episode you missed — or one worth revisiting? The new Chalk & Talk website makes it easier to explore the podcast and find conversations that interest you. 🎙️ Browse episodes. Meet the guests. Dig into the topics. Explore the new website at chalkandtalkpodcast.com 010
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 15/09/2026☠️ The curse of expertise: What feels obvious to an expert can overwhelm a student. Adults fluent with basic facts can find multiple strategies fun & easy to understand. But this can completely overwhelm a novice! 🔗 Link below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #Teaching 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Math gaps don’t magically fix themselves. If foundational skills aren’t addressed, they compound and get worse. This teacher taught the same students in 2nd and 5th - the same students were struggling. 🔗 Link below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #Teaching 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 12/09/2026🚨 Why are students getting worse at math? CBC has just released an excellent audio documentary on math. It looks at declining math scores, problems with education research, and what needs to change with the way math is taught. Let’s fix math. 🎧 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... 130
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026If students lack the knowledge and tools to solve a problem, their struggle is not productive. The unfulfilled promise of productive struggle: struggling at the beginning of the year & still struggling at the end. Isn't it supposed to pay off? Not according to my guest. 🔗 Link below 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026🎉 Chalk & Talk’s new website is officially live! The new site makes it easier to explore episodes and search past guests and topics, with conversations covering math education, research, policy, and effective teaching. 🌐 chalkandtalkpodcast.com Listen to today’s episode on the site! 🎙️ 053
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026🚨 New episode is now live! I’m joined (anonymously) by two teachers who changed their approach to math instruction after seeing too many students struggle. 🎧 Listen below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #Teaching 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 10/09/2026🎙️ So excited about tomorrow's episode! I get lots of emails about Illustrative Math. In this episode I’m joined by teachers whose school adopted it. Their students struggled & they found ways to work around it. 🔗 Don't miss it! #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #Teaching 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I really agree with Brian’s point about the role of success in math. When students experience success, they’re more likely to be engaged and persevere. Practice → fluency → success → wanting to do more math! 🎧 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/_QCeNWxkpZo 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Math fact fluency makes a teacher's job easier because students are able to access the instruction. Students need good foundational skills to benefit from good math instruction! #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation 021
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The entire point of memorizing math facts is to make it easier to learn other math! Brian Poncy shares the results from the first year of a large Facts on Fire implementation. 🎧 Data is included in the the full episode below #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation #MathFluency #EducationResearch 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Helping kids be successful in math builds their confidence. The way to get good at math is good instruction and lots of practice! 🎧 Listen/watch: youtu.be/_QCeNWxkpZo #ChalkandTalk #MathEducation 030
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A huge thanks to Nathaniel Swain and Rebecca Birch for having me on their podcast Chalk Dust while I was in Australia! And thanks to the teachers who shared their excellent math lessons, which we discussed on the podcast. Please check it out! chalkdust.media/p/season-two...chalkdust.mediaSeason Two, Episode 10: Professor Anna Stokke on Effective and Engaging Math(s) InstructionYou won’t see any “chalk and talk” in these classrooms! 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🔥 Math Fact Fluency: One Year Later I was really excited to talk to Brian Poncy about the data after the first year of a large implementation of Facts on Fire. See some of the promising data in this clip & even more in the full episode! 🎧 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/_QCeNWxkpZo 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Math facts matter! Make daily math fact pratice part of the whole school culture. That's what's happening in the school Brian's talking about here, and it's having a huge impact! Check out the YouTube version to see the data! 130
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 28/08/2026🚨 New episode of Chalk & Talk is now live! Brian Poncy is back to discuss the results from a large implementation of Facts on Fire. Did students improve in math fact fluency? Yes! But what about broader math outcomes? Check out the YouTube version to see the data! 🎧 Link below 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 27/08/2026🎙️ New episode of Chalk & Talk drops tomorrow! It's a follow-up episode with Brian Poncy to discuss results from the first year of a large implementation of Facts on Fire. Did stronger math fact fluency lead to broader math gains? We unpack the data and why fluency matters. #MathEducation 030
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026🎯 Nidhi describes developing teaching expertise as a moral imperative. The stakes are high because effective teaching has a profound impact on students' lives, especially struggling students. A very moving clip! 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 22/08/2026In this clip, Paul Kirschner explains why teaching carries an obligation to help every student reach their full potential. Check out my latest episode with Nidhi and Paul! #ChalkandTalk #Teaching #Education 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 18/08/2026How should we measure expert teaching? It's about how much students learn and grow academically. Instead of "Did I teach it well?" ask "Did my students learn it well?" 111
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 16/08/2026🛡️ The best protection against educational fads is knowledge about evidence-informed teaching. Nidhi and Paul call that the science of teaching. Knowing how to apply it in the classroom is the craft. #ChalkandTalk #ScienceOfLearning #Teaching 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Expert teachers have deep subject knowledge. It helps them anticipate misconceptions, adapt in the moment, and respond to students effectively. Check out this clip with Nidhi and Paul, talking about their new book! #ChalkandTalk #Teaching #ScienceOfLearning 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 14/08/2026🚨 New episode is live! I’m joined by Nidhi Sachdeva and Paul Kirschner to discuss what makes an expert teacher, the science and craft of teaching, and deliberate practice for teaching expertise. 🎧 Link below. #ChalkandTalk #Teaching #ScienceOfLearning 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 13/08/2026🎙️ New episode tomorrow! What does it take to become an expert teacher? I talk with Nidhi Sachdeva and Paul Kirschner about their upcoming book on teaching expertise. Don't miss it! #ChalkandTalk #Teaching #ScienceOfLearning 020
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 12/08/2026How do you get good at math? Practice! Time to stop the "drill and kill" rhetoric and embrace practice as the secret sauce for math success! 🎧 Full episode: youtu.be/wzhZe_frC4A #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 000
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I was thrilled to meet him John Sweller in person in Australia! If you haven’t listened, check my episode with him. We talked about cognitive load theory, worked examples, and more! 140
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Problem solving matters, but so does the sequencing. Start by building knowledge and fluency. Starting with problem solving is likely to be ineffective if students don't have the tools to be successful. 🎧 Full episode below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 09/08/2026💡 Rosenshine's Principles are a great place to start if you're interested in learning about evidence-based teaching strategies! 📺 Check out my math education myth-busting episode on YouTube below Or listen on your favourite podcast platform! 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Conceptual understanding before procedures? This idea is not supported by evidence but it's used to justify so many bad instructional choices! More on this below and in the episode. 🎧 Full episode in the link below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 133
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Do kids still need to memorize math facts and learn procedures? Yes! Knowing stuff is essential for learning new math! 🎧 Full episode below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 141
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 03/08/2026It was wonderful to meet Pam Snow in person in May! If you haven’t listened, check out our Chalk & Talk episode! We discussed the importance of using evidence in education to improve both literacy and math. Full episode 👇 130
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Throwing multiple math strategies at new learners can create confusion & frustration. I believe it's one of the reasons many kids are not mastering basic operations by the end of elementary school! I explain in my latest episode. 🎧 Full episode below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 241
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 31/07/20261/2 I'm honoured to be part of The Practice Project, a joint project between AEI and researchED. Here's my contribution: "Five Math Misconceptions That are Holding Students Back" I've also paired it with a podcast episode (link below). www.aei.org/research-pro...aei.org 120
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 31/07/2026🚨 New episode! I'm exploring five common myths in math education that may be holding students back. Too many kids are behind in math. Let's fix it! 🎧 Watch now below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This week I'm taking on five common misonceptions in math that are holding students back. Too many students are falling behind in math and I'm on a mission to fix it! Make sure to tune in! 📺 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk 242
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 29/07/2026It was great to meet Joanna Barbousas in person in May! If you haven’t listened, check out our podcast episode on transforming teacher education and why it's often harder than it should be. Full episode 👇 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Who is responsible for student success? In my latest conversation with Rachel Canter, we discuss why student success isn't about who children are—it's about how we, as adults, respond. 🎧 Link below #ChalkandTalk #EducationReform 141
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Can Mississippi's education success be replicated elsewhere? Rachel Canter says yes, but only if we're willing to follow the evidence and hold ourselves accountable. 🎧 Link below #ChalkandTalk #EducationReform 110
Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 23/07/2026If states adopt education coaches without the rest of Mississippi's reforms they can't expect improvement. Rachel Canter argues that coaches need to be competent and coaching should be paired with accountability and high standards. 🎧 Link below 110