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
Oct 21, 2015 • 10min
How We're Failing Our Brightest Kids
Chester Finn, author of the book "Failing Our Brightest Kids” discusses the global challenge of educating high-ability students.
Oct 13, 2015 • 11min
Inside the Mind of a Teacher
Vanessa Rodriguez, advanced doctoral student and author of the book, "The Teaching Brain,” examines the intersection of education, neuroscience, and everyday experience
Sep 30, 2015 • 6min
Reading and the Common Core
P. David Pearson, Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of California - Berkeley, examines the theory and practice in reading comprehension.
Sep 29, 2015 • 12min
Overcoming the Stresses of Education Leadership
Rick Hanson, author and psychologist, reflects on how educators can build inner strengths and be more mindful leaders.
Sep 21, 2015 • 15min
The Fallout of Education Reform in Newark
Dale Russakoff, author of "The Prize," examines the troubled education reform story of Newark and reflects on what can be learned from its failure to provide system wide reform.
Sep 16, 2015 • 15min
The Future Of Learning Spaces
Stephen Ervin and Kristin Sullivan, Learning Spaces Week Co-Chairs, reflect on the future of learning spaces in education.
Sep 9, 2015 • 7min
Colleges and Businesses
Peter Stokes, author of the book "Higher Education and Employability" examines new models for integrating study and work in the context of 21st century learning.
Sep 2, 2015 • 16min
Defining American in the Classroom
Karen Willemsen, education director for Define American, reflects on how educators can help undocumented high school students graduate informed, empowered, and thinking about furthering their education.
Aug 26, 2015 • 14min
Student-Centered Learning
Bill Nave, author and research consultant, explains how and why teaching can be redesigned for classrooms in order to “reach every child.”
Aug 19, 2015 • 13min
From HGSE to the White House
Roberto Rodriguez, deputy assistant to President Obama for education, examines the intersection of public policy and education, and reflects on a career that brought him from HGSE to the White House.
