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The Harvard EdCast

Harvard Graduate School of Educationwww.gse.harvard.edu
In the complex world of education, the Harvard EdCast keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and our communities. The EdCast is a weekly podcast about the ideas that shape education, from early learning through college and career. We talk to teachers, researchers, policymakers, and leaders of schools and systems in the US and around the world — looking for positive approaches to the challenges and inequities in education. Through authentic conversation, we work to lower the barriers of education’s complexities so that everyone can understand. The Harvard EdCast is produced by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and hosted by Jill Anderson. The opinions expressed are those of the guest alone, and not the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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Episodes

Learning to Love or Hate

Farah Pandith, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, reflects on inclusion and exclusion through the lens of religious differences.

Aug 05, 20159 minSeason 1Ep. 193

Learning Without Liberty?

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, 201526 minSeason 1Ep. 192

States and Schools

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, 20157 minSeason 1Ep. 191

Healthy Identity Development

Jennifer Bryan, psychologist and author, discusses gender and heteronormativity with HGSE's Rick Weissbourd.

Jul 08, 201520 minSeason 1Ep. 190

Is Public Education Dead?

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, 201510 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Summer Code

Karen Brennan, assistant professor at HGSE, shares tips for engaging students in summer coding.

Jun 15, 20159 minSeason 1Ep. 188

A First Choice Profession

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, 20158 minSeason 1Ep. 187

Roots of the School Gardening Movement

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, 201513 minSeason 1Ep. 186

The Power of Listening

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, 201514 minSeason 1Ep. 185

Why I Love Baltimore

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, 201520 minSeason 1Ep. 184

The Wisdom of Data

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, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Write the World

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, 201511 minSeason 1Ep. 182

A Brief History of Standarized Testing

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, 201512 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Navigating Disability

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, 201513 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools

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, 201512 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Schools Of New York

Carmen Fariña, Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, shares her vision and goals for leading the nation’s largest school district.

Mar 09, 201516 minSeason 1Ep. 173

How Do You Define American?

Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, shares his story of what it means to be American.

Mar 04, 20158 minSeason 1Ep. 172

From Newark to the Ivy League

Jeff Hobbs, author of 'The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace' reflects on the lessons from his new book.

Feb 25, 20158 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Astronaut School

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, 201511 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Reimagining Affirmative Action

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, 201513 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Education and Corruption

Stephen Heyneman, professor at Vanderbilt University reflects on the role of corruption in educational settings around the world.

Feb 11, 201511 minSeason 1Ep. 168

The Global Classroom

Fernando Reimers, professor at HGSE, reflects on the increasingly important role global education plays in schools around the world.

Jan 29, 201511 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Into the (Piney) Woods

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, 201514 minSeason 1Ep. 166

How To Be Super

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, 201520 minSeason 1Ep. 164
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