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
Apr 20, 2016 • 9min
Educating Girls Globally
Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, reflects on the global constraints that girls and women face to receiving an education and what UNESCO is doing to help.
Apr 13, 2016 • 19min
Finding Passion in Learning
Steve Seidel, member of the HGSE faculty, discusses passion driven learning with Cristina Pato, member of the Silk Road Ensemble.
Apr 6, 2016 • 20min
A New Way of Being at Work
Lisa Lahey, HGSE faculty and author of the book "An Everyone Culture" discusses a radical new model for unleashing your company’s (or schools’s) potential.
Mar 23, 2016 • 11min
World Religions for the World Wide Web
Diane Moore, Senior Lecturer and the Director of the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard University, examines both the mechanics and importance of teaching religion to a global community.
Mar 16, 2016 • 7min
The Common(wealth) Core
Lindsay Sobel, Massachusetts Senior Executive Director of Teach Plus, reflects on the pulse of the common core state standards in MA schools.
Mar 10, 2016 • 10min
The New American Mosaic
Alejandra Y. Castillo, national director of the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce, examines whether or not the United States will continue to be globally competitive in an ever-changing economic and technological landscape.
Feb 29, 2016 • 12min
The Professional Kindergartener
Sandra Boynton, children's book author and illustrator, reflects on her eclectic career in the arts and examines the role of joy in her work.
Feb 24, 2016 • 8min
The History of History
Larry Cuban, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, reflects on the stability and change of teaching history in American schools.
Feb 17, 2016 • 10min
A Global Search for Inclusive Practices
Rodrigo Mendes, founder of an institute dedicated to inclusive education, reflects on his global quest for improving social change amongst people with disabilities.
Feb 9, 2016 • 13min
Cynics With Good Reason
Robert Putnam, Harvard Kennedy School professor and author of "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis”
reflects on what educators can do to help restore some measure of social mobility in our society.
