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
Aug 7, 2014 • 16min
Protecting Your Child's Brain
Professor Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, explains some of the science behind early childhood development and how education can help.
Aug 5, 2014 • 3min
On Being a First: The College Presidency
New college presidents reflect on being a first.
Order of speaking:
Alicia Harvey Smith, River Valley Community College, Claremont, NH
Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University in South Carolina,
Laurie Leshin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Aug 5, 2014 • 3min
Four Female College Presidents Reflect
Participants in the "Harvard Seminar for New Presidents" reflect on the program and being part of a diverse cohort.
Order of talking:
Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University in South Carolina,
Laurie Leshin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Alicia Harvey Smith, River Valley Community College, Claremont, NH
Aug 5, 2014 • 7min
A Conversation w/Ted Mitchell: Improving College Counseling
Ted Mitchell, Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, reflects on the great importance of equity in education and the national movement to expand college readiness, college access, and college completion.
Aug 5, 2014 • 15min
A Conversation w/Eric Waldo: Reaching Higher
Eric Waldo, executive director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative, reflects on the origins and goals of the HGSE/White House co-sponsored event, "College Opportunity Agenda: Strengthening School Counseling and College Advising."
Jul 9, 2014 • 12min
East Meets West In the Classroom
Jin Li, professor of education at Brown University, examines the differences between western and eastern learners.
Jun 25, 2014 • 7min
The Children We Mean To Raise
Rick Weissbourd, senior lecturer at HGSE, shares findings from his new 'Making Caring Common' project report examining the real messages adults are sending about values.
Jun 17, 2014 • 8min
To Disagree, But Not Be Disagreeable
Mike Johnston, Colorado state senator, reflects on his commencement speech (and protests), his vision for American education, and best practices for thoughtfully communicating in broader education discourse.
Jun 10, 2014 • 9min
Closing the Achievement Gap
Ronald Ferguson, faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative, discusses his upcoming PPE Institute 'Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategies for Excellence with Equity.'
May 20, 2014 • 10min
Making Global Local
Jeff Shea, Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, reflects on his craft and examines his focus on global education in the classroom.
