The podcast where knowledge meets curiosity. Join professor Margaret Vaughn as she explores groundbreaking ideas with top scholars, aimed at sharpening our thinking. With her guests, Dr. Vaughn dives into a world of profound insights and intellectual adventure. Our journey to getting smarter starts here.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe podcast where knowledge meets curiosity. Join professor Margaret Vaughn as she explores groundbreaking ideas with top scholars, aimed at sharpening our thinking. With her guests, Dr. Vaughn dives into a world of profound insights and intellectual adventure. Our journey to getting smarter starts here.
Recent episodes include "S03E06.Judith Green, Ph.D." (10 March 2026, 38 minutes), "S03E05.Michèle Foster, Ph.D." (18 February 2026, 62 minutes), and "S03E04.Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D." (14 January 2026, 36 minutes).
Getting Smarter publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Getting Smarter is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Getting Smarter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Getting Smarter's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Getting Smarter are Universities & Colleges. Getting Smarter has an education audience.
Getting Smarter is an education podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #6
<p>Host Dr. Margaret Vaughn interviews Dr. Judith Green, a UC Santa Barbara education professor known for research on teaching-learning relationships, socially constructed disciplinary knowledge, and classroom...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of 'Getting Smarter,' Dr. Margaret Vaughn talks with Dr. Michèle Foster, an esteemed scholar whose work resides at the confluence of language, culture, and the experiences of Black educators and...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of Getting Smarter, Dr. Margaret Vaughn speaks with Dr. Alfred W. Tatum, Executive Director of the Literacy Research Center and Clinic at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Dr. Tatum shares his...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of 'Getting Smarter,' Dr. Margaret Vaughn interviews Dr. Sonia Nieto, Professor Emerita at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Nieto, a pioneering figure in multicultural education, shares...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Dr. David Bloome recounts his initial disinterest in schooling, stemming from negative personal experiences and societal tensions during his youth in Southern Connecticut. He discusses his entry into...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode, Dr. Carol D. Lee shares her journey from a young child with a passion for teaching to becoming a leading figure in education. She discusses the influences of her family, the challenges and support...
Episode #10
<p>Norman A. Stahl received his Ph.D. from the Program in Language Communications at the University of Pittsburgh. Previous to his doctoral work he earned degrees at San Francisco State University...
Episode #9
<p>Dr. Almasi joined the faculty of the University of Kentucky in 2004 and is the Carol Lee Robertson Endowed Professor of Literacy Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She teaches courses in...
Episode #8
<p>Richard "Dick" Allington, a nationally known scholar in reading instruction and winner of numerous awards in the field of literacy, served as a professor of reading education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville...
Episode #7
<p>Sheila W. Valencia is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture at the University of Washington, Seattle where she contributed to the teacher preparation, masters, and doctoral programs in literacy. She...
Episode #6
<p>Rita M. Bean, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the university, she taught at the elementary school level and served as a reading supervisor for...
Episode #5
<p>James W. Cunningham is Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has over 100 publications, including books, book chapters, research articles, professional...
Episode #4
<p>Dr. Karen Wixson, Professor Emeritus of Education, retired from active faculty status at the the University of Michigan's Marsal School in 2011.</p><p>Wixson received her bachelor of science degree in behavioral...
Episode #3
<p>Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award winning reading clinic. He has written over 200 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books...
Episode #2
<p>Dr. Donna E. Alvermann is University of Georgia Appointed Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus. She is also The Omer Clyde and Elizabeth Parr Aderhold Professor in Education Emeritus. Formerly a public classroom...
Episode #1
<p>P. David Pearson is an emeritus faculty member in the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he served as Dean from 2001-2010. His current research focuses on literacy history and...
Episode #11
<p>Patricia (Patty) Anders holds the Jewell Lewis Distinguished Professor of Reading in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies, College of Education, the University of Arizona. She received her...
Episode #10
<p>Professor David Reinking is semi-retired with a courtesy appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the University of Georgia's Mary Frances Early College of Education. He serves the department as a consultant, advisor...
Episode #9
<p>Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University. Doug is a credentialed teacher and administrator in California. He has published over 250 books, chapters, and...
Episode #8
<p>You know Elfrieda H. Hiebert, known affectionately as "Freddy", is a big deal because she has her own Wikipedia page!</p>Here's what that says: Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert (born 1948) is an educational researcher whose...
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Literacy Research Center and Clinic, Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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