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.
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Apr 29, 2015 • 6min
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 22, 2015 • 11min
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 15, 2015 • 8min
Latin America Learns: Building Participation & Civic Engagement for the 21st Century
Alicia Lebrija, president of Fundación Televisa, reflects on why she is passionate about education and shares her hopes for the upcoming Latin America Education Conference at HGSE.
Apr 14, 2015 • 8min
Examining the Atlanta Teachers Cheating Scandal
Daniel Koretz, professor of education at HGSE, reflects on the Atlanta cheating scandal and its impact on policy.
Apr 8, 2015 • 12min
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 3, 2015 • 7min
Part 1 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA
Part 1 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 3, 2015 • 43min
Part 2 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA
Part 2 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 3, 2015 • 45min
March 25 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About Race And Equity.WMA
March 25 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About Race And Equity.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Apr 1, 2015 • 13min
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.
Mar 24, 2015 • 12min
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.
