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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

From China to Harvard

Dejian Liu, founder of NetDragon Websoft Holding, discusses the intersection of tech and education -- and how that brought him to Harvard.

Jan 26, 201711 minSeason 1Ep. 254

The Mythology of the Millennial

Sam Wineburg, Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, examines how youth determine whether information is real or fake on the Internet — and what can be done to help them make those decisions.

Jan 11, 201717 minSeason 1Ep. 253

Hiring a Diverse Faculty

Marybeth Gasman, Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, reflects on the challenges in hiring a diverse faculty at the college and university level.

Jan 04, 201714 minSeason 1Ep. 252

Changemaking

Ross Hall, Director for Education, Ashoka Europe, discusses his unique work on improving the world.

Dec 07, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 251

The Diversity Bargain

Natasha K. Warikoo, associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the notions of race, merit, and privilege in elite universities.

Nov 30, 201611 minSeason 1Ep. 249

Uncommon App

Christopher Gray, founder and CEO of Scholly, explains the mission and impact of his college scholarhsip app.

Nov 16, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 248

Educating Military Children

Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States, discusses the educational experiences of the over 2 million military- and veteran-connected students in our K-12 classrooms.

Nov 09, 201611 minSeason 1Ep. 247

Immigration Reform and Education

Angela Maria Kelley, executive director, Center for American Progress Action Fund, reflects on the first 15 years of the DREAM Act, legislation to provide undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children a path toward legal status through education or the military.

Nov 01, 201612 minSeason 1Ep. 246

One In A Billion

Mable Chan, president and founder of China Personified, discusses “One In A Billion” a podcast about China, through the voices of Chinese millennials in America.

Oct 26, 201611 minSeason 1Ep. 245

I Wish My Teacher Knew

Kyle Schwartz, third-grade teacher and author, explains how one question can change everything for our kids.

Oct 19, 201611 minSeason 1Ep. 244

Why You Should Dance in the Rain

Jerome T. Murphy, scholar and former dean of HGSE, shares his perspective on helping education leaders thrive under pressure by developing the inner strengths of mindfulness and self-compassion, expressing emotions wisely, and maintaining a clear focus on the values that matter most.

Oct 12, 20167 minSeason 1Ep. 243

Global Teacher of the Year

Hanan Al Hroub, winner of the 2016 Global Teacher Prize, speaks about her experiences as a Palestinian educator and her unique approach to instruction.

Oct 05, 20169 minSeason 1Ep. 242

The Case For Homework

Harris M. Cooper, professor at Duke University, explains the reasons why all children should be doing homework.

Sep 28, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 241

Online Reading In Schools

Donald Leu, professor of education at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education, explores how today’s educator must envision new ways of reading online.

Sep 13, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 240

What Is Equity in Education?

Robert Smith, co-author of the book "Striving for Equity" examines making progress toward narrowing opportunity and achievement gaps in traditional school districts with diverse populations and multiple, competing agendas.

Sep 07, 201614 minSeason 1Ep. 239

What Happens After Yes

Peggy Orenstein, author of the book "Girls and Sex" examines how teens can better navigate from shame and regret to integrity and wellness when it comes to sex.

Aug 25, 201614 minSeason 1Ep. 238

Higher Education in China

Judy Lam, Chancellor and Board Director at Wuhan College, reflects on the state of public and private higher education in China.

Aug 11, 201620 minSeason 1Ep. 237

Portrait of an Educator

Sonia Nieto, educator and author of the book "Brooklyn Dreams: My Life in Public Education," looks back on her formative experiences as a student, activist, and educator, and shows how they reflect and illuminate the themes of her life’s work in multicultural education.

Aug 03, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 236

The World Course

Fernando Reimers, professor at HGSE, shares a curriculum that is designed to empower global citizens around the world.

Jul 27, 201622 minSeason 1Ep. 235

Leading Disruptive Change in Education

Rick Hess, co-editor of the book 'Educational Entrepreneurship Today,' reflects on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in education.

Jul 20, 201612 minSeason 1Ep. 234

Debugging the Gender Gap

Robin Hauser Reynolds, director of the film "Code: Debugging the Gender Gap" discusses both the message and movement associated with having more women and minorities code.

Jul 06, 201615 minSeason 1Ep. 233

Winning Marriage Equality

Julie Goodridge, lead plaintiff in the landmark Massachusetts case Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health, reflects on her life's journey and discussed her time at HGSE.

Jun 29, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 232

Understanding Educational Ethics

Meira Levinson, co-editor of the book, Dilemmas of Educational Ethics, shares challenging questions of ethics, justice, and equity that educators and policy makers confront on a regular basis.

Jun 15, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 231

The Role of Family In A Child's Success

John R. Connolly, Co-Founder and Executive Director at 1647, reflects on how to design and implement family engagement strategies that support student learning and success in school.

Jun 08, 201612 minSeason 1Ep. 230

How To Give Good Feedback

Ellie Drago-Severson, professor at Teachers College, reflects on the value of constructive feedback, examining her new co-authored book, "Tell Me So I Can Hear You."

Jun 01, 201618 minSeason 1Ep. 229

Helping Children Succeed

Paul Tough, NYTimes best selling author, examines how to make kids more motivated, engaged, and productive in the classroom.

May 19, 201616 minSeason 1Ep. 228

Facebook Education

Adam Seldow, Head of Education Partnerships at Facebook, reflects on the landscape of personalized learning and discusses why Facebook is partnering with Summit Public Schools.

May 11, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 227

Books, Movies, and Civic Engagement

Harvard professors Bob Selman and Joe Blatt reflect on 21st century learning through transmedia storytelling.

May 04, 201621 minSeason 1Ep. 226

How To Become a School Principal

Sarah Fiarman, Lecturer at HGSE, discusses her new book "Becoming a School Principal: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn."

Apr 27, 201616 minSeason 1Ep. 225
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