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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Jan 25, 2013 • 17min
The National Opinion on School Reform
Martin West, assistant professor of education at HGSE shares surprising new data on the public's perception of school reform.
Jan 25, 2013 • 17min
Leaving No Child Behind
Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund reflects on her work defending the cause of children, her life and leadership, and preparing for countless commencement speeches over the years. Marian Wright Edelman has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation's strongest voice for children and families. The Children's Defense Fund's Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
Jan 25, 2013 • 12min
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Jan 25, 2013 • 12min
Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy
Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father's creation of the Muppets and the family company's impact on children's learning. They discuss creating educational TV programs, addressing new needs, working in children's television, and the role of a producer.
Jan 25, 2013 • 13min
The Literary Life of Lois Lowry
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Lois Lowry, author of The Giver and Number the Stars discusses children's literature, reading, and her books (slowly) being made into movies.
Jan 25, 2013 • 18min
Lessons from the United Nations
U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Thompson discusses the role of education in sustainable development, an upcoming 'Earth Summit' in Rio, and life at the U.N.
Jan 25, 2013 • 11min
Lawyer and Teacher
Martha L. Minow, dean of the Harvard Law School shares her thoughts on the convergence of education and law, her new book 'In Brown's Wake', and teaching a young Barack Obama.
Jan 25, 2013 • 14min
Can You Recognize Inappropriate Test Prep?
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Daniel Koretz, an expert in school testing, discusses inappropriate test prep in schools and how, unfortunately, there is little parents can do about it.
Jan 25, 2013 • 15min
Why Teaching Race Shouldn't Be Terrifying
Lawrence Blum, author of the book "High Schools, Race, and America's Future" reflects on his experience teaching a rigorous high school course on race and racism.
Jan 25, 2013 • 15min
The 'Bully' Pulpit
Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully" shares stories of the film and explains why this subject is so personally important to him.
