Cara Furman Releases Latest Episode of Thinking in the Midst

Dr. Cara Furman, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, released the latest episode of the podcast Thinking in the Midst. Thinking in the Midst features in depth conversations with Philosophers of Education about how their research can inform educational policy and teacher practice surrounding current issues in the field.

In the latest episode, “On Youth Sports and Democracy,” Emmalee Forristall, Kathy Hytten, and Kurt Stemhagen sat down to talk with Dr. Furman about youth sports and democracy. They explained how practices from cell phones in the locker room, financial accessibility, and whether you play for the town team influence democratic habits. Listen and keep the conversation going with your teams and players.