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
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Dec 17, 2013 • 13min
The Tutors
Michael Lombardo, CEO of Reading Partners, shares his organization's 'secret sauce' for closing the reading achievement gap.
Dec 9, 2013 • 12min
Making the Rounds
Lee Teitel, author of the book "School-Based Instructional Rounds" shares his evolving research on one of the most innovative and powerful approaches to improving teaching and learning.
Dec 4, 2013 • 13min
Learning Outside the Box
Gerald A. Lieberman, author of "Education and the Environment" provides an innovative guide to creating a new type of environmental education that combines standards-based lessons with community investigations and service learning projects.
Nov 20, 2013 • 16min
edX Marks the Spot
Anant Agarwal, president of edX, discusses common misconceptions with online learning, new models for leadership, and how social media will play a critical role in the future of digital learning communities.
Nov 13, 2013 • 11min
The Ed Reform Menu
Helen Janc Malone, editor of the book, "Leading Educational Change: Global Issues, Challenges, and Lessons on Whole-System Reform" discusses the collaborative process of editing a book with diverse authors and opinions about education reform.
Nov 5, 2013 • 12min
What's Happening With Vegas
Emiliana Vegas, chief of the education division at the Inter-American Development Bank examines the transformative relationship between banking and education in developing countries, while reflecting on her time at HGSE as a student.
Oct 16, 2013 • 12min
Stretching the Higher Education Dollar
Andrew Kelly, co-editor of the book, "Stretching the Higher Education Dollar" shares insights into the future of higher education and explains how true reform can take place.
Oct 16, 2013 • 13min
Understanding a Bully
Elizabeth Englander, author of the book "Bullying and Cyberbullying" discusses what every educator needs to know about this subject.
Sep 25, 2013 • 13min
How Learning Can Click
Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity, discusses the future of blended learning as it relates to improving schools and districts across the country.
Sep 18, 2013 • 11min
Lessons from "The Watsons Go To Birmingham"
Randy Testa, vice president for education at Walden Media discusses the educational and historical power of Walden Media's new film, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham."
