The Harvard EdCast
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 26, 2017 • 11min
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 11, 2017 • 17min
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 4, 2017 • 14min
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.
Dec 7, 2016 • 13min
Changemaking
Ross Hall, Director for Education, Ashoka Europe, discusses his unique work on improving the world.
Dec 2, 2016 • 17min
Guiding Children in Uncertain Times
Guiding Children in Uncertain Times by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Nov 30, 2016 • 11min
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 16, 2016 • 10min
Uncommon App
Christopher Gray, founder and CEO of Scholly, explains the mission and impact of his college scholarhsip app.
Nov 9, 2016 • 11min
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 1, 2016 • 12min
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.
Oct 26, 2016 • 11min
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.
