Cevin Soling, author of "The Student Resistance Handbook," shares his controversial opinions on the role of schools in the education of American youth.
Aug 04, 2015•26 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Chris Minnich, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), reflects on the challenges facing states in the increasingly politicized field of education.
Jul 21, 2015•7 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Jennifer Bryan, psychologist and author, discusses gender and heteronormativity with HGSE's Rick Weissbourd.
Jul 08, 2015•20 min•Season 1Ep. 190
David Kirp, author and professor, argues that there is a way to rebuild the public education system and close the achievement gap for all students.
Jun 23, 2015•10 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Karen Brennan, assistant professor at HGSE, shares tips for engaging students in summer coding.
Jun 15, 2015•9 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), shares her thoughts on how to improve the teaching profession and why we need more excellent teachers in this country.
Jun 10, 2015•8 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Jane Hirschi, author of the book 'Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools,' reflects on garden-based learning in public K–8 education.
May 19, 2015•13 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Rick Weissbourd and Eve Ewing, researchers at HGSE, examine how to speak with youth about turmoil, strife, and community challenges--with a particular focus on what has been happening recently in Baltimore.
May 13, 2015•14 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Andres Alonso, HGSE professor and former CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, reflects on the recent protests in Baltimore and examines their impact on schools and children in a broader national context.
May 04, 2015•20 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Kathy Boudett, director of the Data Wise Project, shares details of her new edX course called "Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching."
Apr 29, 2015•6 min•Season 1Ep. 183
David Weinstein, founder and CEO of Write the World, shares his vision for helping students develop the writing strategies and communication tools essential for success in school, career, and life.
Apr 22, 2015•11 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Alicia Lebrija, president of Fundación Televisa, reflects on why she is passionate about education and shares her hopes for the upcoming Latin America Education Conference at HGSE.
Apr 15, 2015•8 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Daniel Koretz, professor of education at HGSE, reflects on the Atlanta cheating scandal and its impact on policy.
Apr 14, 2015•8 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Anya Kamenetz, NPR's lead education blogger, sits down to discuss high-stakes testing in American schools and the effects they are having on children, teachers, and society.
Apr 08, 2015•12 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Part 1 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 03, 2015•7 min•Season 1Ep. 178
March 25 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About Race And Equity.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 03, 2015•45 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Part 2 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 03, 2015•43 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Anne Marcus, cofounder of Excptional Lives, and Chris Spence, educational developer, reflect on ways of improving disability awareness on 2015 World Autism Awareness Day.
Apr 01, 2015•13 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Jack Jennings, founder and former CEO of the Center on Education Policy, reflects on the history of the federal government's involvement with education reform.
Mar 24, 2015•12 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Carmen Fariña, Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, shares her vision and goals for leading the nation’s largest school district.
Mar 09, 2015•16 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, shares his story of what it means to be American.
Mar 04, 2015•8 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Jeff Hobbs, author of 'The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace' reflects on the lessons from his new book.
Feb 25, 2015•8 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Stephanie Wilson, NASA astronaut, speaks with 9-year old guest co-host Grace Laplante about the importance of female role models in STEM careers, her adventures in space, and shares lesser known facts about astronaut ice cream.
Feb 20, 2015•11 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Sheryll Cashin, professor of law at Georgetown University explains how the social costs of racial preferences actually outweigh any of the marginal benefits when effective race-neutral alternatives are available.
Feb 18, 2015•13 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Stephen Heyneman, professor at Vanderbilt University reflects on the role of corruption in educational settings around the world.
Feb 11, 2015•11 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Fernando Reimers, professor at HGSE, reflects on the increasingly important role global education plays in schools around the world.
Jan 29, 2015•11 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Will Crossley, president of the Piney Woods School, reflects on education leadership, being the first alumnus to lead the school in its 105-year history, and whether he enjoys eating chicken nuggets with students.
Jan 22, 2015•14 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Andres Alonso discusses the upcoming institute 'Leadership Institute for Superintendents and District Leaders.'
Jan 20, 2015•2 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Andres Alonso, former CEO of Baltimore Public Schools and current HGSE professor, provides an insightful perspective on the complex role of the school superintendent.
Jan 16, 2015•20 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Jacqueline Jones, president of the Foundation for Child Development, reflects on the dialogue and unique collaborations between researchers and practioners in the field of early childhood education.
Jan 13, 2015•7 min•Season 1Ep. 163