The Harvard EdCast
Episodes
Understanding the NCAA
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Emmert, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reflects on the evolving role of college athletics, amateurism in colleg...
Faith Ed.
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Linda Wertheimer, author of Faith Ed: Teaching about Religion in an Age of Intolerance, looks at the challenges faced by public schools whe...
An American in China's Schools
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese-American journalist Lenora Chu arrived in Shanghai in 2010 with her family enrolling her son in a top-performing school. Chu discusses the cul...
You Cannot Be What You Cannot See
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, reflects on her organization's mission and why it is so crucial and important to the world.
The Intersection of Education and Incarceration
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Castro, assistant professor at the University of Utah, reflects on co-publishing in the Harvard Ed Review with an incarcerated student of hers.
Supporting Transgender Students at School
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Perrotti, founding director of the Safe Schools Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, discusses issues facing t...
Addicted to Reform
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Merrow, former education correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, shares insights from his new book "Addicted to Reform: A 12-Step Program to Res...
Separating Good Change from Bad
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Janc Malone, Ed.D.’13, and Santiago Rincón-Gallardo, Ed.M.’07, Ed.D.’13, discuss trends reshaping the field of education and their new bo...
Learning for the Test Prep
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Palmer and Esther Lee, Ed.M.’14 discuss designing digital learning and their pedagogical approach at Kaplan.
The Mythbuster
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Cerf, Superintendent of Newark Public Schools, reflects on his work and the history of Newark Public Schools.
The Talk
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Weissbourd, HGSE faculty, discusses a new report looking at how young people struggle with romantic relationships and deal with widespread misogy...
Girl Power: Raising Female Activists
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colby College Professor Lyn Mikel Brown talks about how to empower young female activists.
Green Mountain Education
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Holcombe, secretary of education for the state of Vermont, talks priorities and progress in leading the state's unique education system.
Teaching Tolerance Today
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Costello, director of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance project, reflects on the historical and current importance of pro...
Schools that Succeed
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Karin Chenoweth talks about her latest book, "Schools that Succeed," and how educators can break down the link between academic achie...
How to Create Good Men
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colby College Professor Mark Tappan discusses how to create good men and the problems with toxic masculinity.
Chang(e) Agent
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Chang, superintendent of Boston Public Schools, reflects on his leadership, vision, and why he chose education as a career.
A Life Animated by Autism
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer-prize winning writer Ron Suskind discusses being a father to his Autistic son, and how it inspired the book and film, "A Life Animated,&...
Creator of Sit With Us App Pushes Back at Bullying
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen-year-old Natalie Hampton shares her experience with bullying and how it prompted her to create the app "Sit With Us."
Teaching in Complex Times
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A moderated conversation with HGSE scholars on how educators can navigate ethical dilemmas in the classroom — and protect students from bullying, co...
Keeping the DREAM alive for undocumented students in college
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor Jesus Cisneros, also cofounder of DREAMZone, discusses the unique challenges facing undocumented st...
A Champion for Public Education
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton discusses how to be a champion for public education, women as leaders, and her new role as an educa...
Walking Around the World
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist Paul Salopek discusses the Out of Eden Walk -- a 21,000-mile journey where he retraces the migratory pathways of our...
A Tweet that Pays for School Lunch
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Ford, writer and blogger, discusses how her Tweet about paying off school lunch debt inspired people to raise $150,000.
A Conversation with Rev. Jesse Jackson
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rev. Jesse Jackson, activist and minister, reflects on the current political climate and shares his thoughts on the role of education as a means of fi...
Supporting the New Majority Student
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sr. Kathleen Ross, president emerita at Heritage University, identifies effective strategies that faculty have used to help New Majority students buil...
The Sandy Hook Promise
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Hockley, founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, shares thoughts on how to prevent gun-related deaths so that no other parent expe...
From China to Harvard
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dejian Liu, founder of NetDragon Websoft Holding, discusses the intersection of tech and education -- and how that brought him to Harvard.
The Mythology of the Millennial
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Wineburg, Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, examines how youth determine whether information is real or fake on the Internet...
Hiring a Diverse Faculty
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marybeth Gasman, Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, reflects on the challenges in hiring a diverse...
Changemaking
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Hall, Director for Education, Ashoka Europe, discusses his unique work on improving the world.
Guiding Children in Uncertain Times
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Guiding Children in Uncertain Times by Harvard Graduate School of Education
The Diversity Bargain
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha K. Warikoo, associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the notions of race, merit, and privilege in elite un...
Uncommon App
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Gray, founder and CEO of Scholly, explains the mission and impact of his college scholarhsip app.
Educating Military Children
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States, discusses the educational experiences of the over 2 million military- and veteran-connected students...
Immigration Reform and Education
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Maria Kelley, executive director, Center for American Progress Action Fund, reflects on the first 15 years of the DREAM Act, legislation to pro...
One In A Billion
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mable Chan, president and founder of China Personified, discusses “One In A Billion” a podcast about China, through the voices of Chinese millenni...
I Wish My Teacher Knew
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schwartz, third-grade teacher and author, explains how one question can change everything for our kids.
Why You Should Dance in the Rain
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jerome T. Murphy, scholar and former dean of HGSE, shares his perspective on helping education leaders thrive under pressure by developing the inner s...
Global Teacher of the Year
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hanan Al Hroub, winner of the 2016 Global Teacher Prize, speaks about her experiences as a Palestinian educator and her unique approach to instruction...
The Case For Homework
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harris M. Cooper, professor at Duke University, explains the reasons why all children should be doing homework.
Online Reading In Schools
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Leu, professor of education at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education, explores how today’s educator must envision new ways o...
What Is Equity in Education?
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Smith, co-author of the book "Striving for Equity" examines making progress toward narrowing opportunity and achievement gaps in trad...
What Happens After Yes
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Peggy Orenstein, author of the book "Girls and Sex" examines how teens can better navigate from shame and regret to integrity and wellness w...
Higher Education in China
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Lam, Chancellor and Board Director at Wuhan College, reflects on the state of public and private higher education in China.
Portrait of an Educator
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Nieto, educator and author of the book "Brooklyn Dreams: My Life in Public Education," looks back on her formative experiences as a st...
The World Course
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fernando Reimers, professor at HGSE, shares a curriculum that is designed to empower global citizens around the world.
Leading Disruptive Change in Education
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Hess, co-editor of the book 'Educational Entrepreneurship Today,' reflects on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in education.
Debugging the Gender Gap
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Hauser Reynolds, director of the film "Code: Debugging the Gender Gap" discusses both the message and movement associated with having ...
Winning Marriage Equality
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Goodridge, lead plaintiff in the landmark Massachusetts case Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health, reflects on her life's journey and discussed h...
Understanding Educational Ethics
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meira Levinson, co-editor of the book, Dilemmas of Educational Ethics, shares challenging questions of ethics, justice, and equity that educators and ...
The Role of Family In A Child's Success
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John R. Connolly, Co-Founder and Executive Director at 1647, reflects on how to design and implement family engagement strategies that support student...
How To Give Good Feedback
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Drago-Severson, professor at Teachers College, reflects on the value of constructive feedback, examining her new co-authored book, "Tell Me...
Helping Children Succeed
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Tough, NYTimes best selling author, examines how to make kids more motivated, engaged, and productive in the classroom.
Facebook Education
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Seldow, Head of Education Partnerships at Facebook, reflects on the landscape of personalized learning and discusses why Facebook is partnering w...
Books, Movies, and Civic Engagement
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard professors Bob Selman and Joe Blatt reflect on 21st century learning through transmedia storytelling.
How To Become a School Principal
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Fiarman, Lecturer at HGSE, discusses her new book "Becoming a School Principal: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn."
Educating Girls Globally
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, reflects on the global constraints that girls and women face to receiving an education and what UNESCO is do...
Finding Passion in Learning
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Seidel, member of the HGSE faculty, discusses passion driven learning with Cristina Pato, member of the Silk Road Ensemble.
A New Way of Being at Work
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Lahey, HGSE faculty and author of the book "An Everyone Culture" discusses a radical new model for unleashing your company’s (or scho...
World Religions for the World Wide Web
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Moore, Senior Lecturer and the Director of the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard University, examines both the mechanics and importance of t...
The Common(wealth) Core
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Sobel, Massachusetts Senior Executive Director of Teach Plus, reflects on the pulse of the common core state standards in MA schools.
The New American Mosaic
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandra Y. Castillo, national director of the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce, examines whether or not the U...
The Professional Kindergartener
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Boynton, children's book author and illustrator, reflects on her eclectic career in the arts and examines the role of joy in her work.
The History of History
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Cuban, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, reflects on the stability and change of teaching history in American schools.
A Global Search for Inclusive Practices
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rodrigo Mendes, founder of an institute dedicated to inclusive education, reflects on his global quest for improving social change amongst people with...
Cynics With Good Reason
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Putnam, Harvard Kennedy School professor and author of "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis” reflects on what educators can do to hel...
Can States Take Over & Turn Around School Districts?
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Deming, associate professor at HGSE, and Beth Schueler, doctoral student at HGSE, reflect on lessons learned from the state's successful school ...
Next Level Entrepreneurship
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Higgins, professor at HGSE, shares news of an upcoming opportunity that aims to provide strategies that enhance and expand what works in educat...
Leadership Lessons from the University of Virginia President
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia, reflects on leadership, her role models, and tips for developing a strong culture in higher ...
Community EdReform
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kaya Henderson, Chancellor, DC Public Schools, reflects on the complexity of education reform and examines successes and challenges during her time as...
What's Replacing 'No Child Left Behind?'
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marty West, associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, discusses the big changes in federal legislation replacing "No Child...
The Evolution of Disabilities Education
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hehir, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the state of disabilities education as we celebrate the 40th anniversary...
#LongLiveTheQueen
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Landon Patterson, the first transgender Homecoming Queen at her school in Missouri, reflects on her story of courage and love.
Rac(e)ing to Class
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
H. Richard Milner IV, author and professor at the University of Pittsburgh School for Education, examines ways in which we can confront poverty and ra...
Examining Blended Learning
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity, examines the value of blended learning in the schoolwide ecosystem.
When Does Accountability Work?
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Deming, associate professor at HGSE, examines test based accountability as it relates to college graduation rates and future earnings.
How We're Failing Our Brightest Kids
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chester Finn, author of the book "Failing Our Brightest Kids” discusses the global challenge of educating high-ability students.
Inside the Mind of a Teacher
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Rodriguez, advanced doctoral student and author of the book, "The Teaching Brain,” examines the intersection of education, neuroscience...
Reading and the Common Core
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
P. David Pearson, Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of California - Berkeley, examines the theory and practice in reading comprehens...
Overcoming the Stresses of Education Leadership
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Hanson, author and psychologist, reflects on how educators can build inner strengths and be more mindful leaders.
The Fallout of Education Reform in Newark
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Russakoff, author of "The Prize," examines the troubled education reform story of Newark and reflects on what can be learned from its f...
The Future Of Learning Spaces
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Ervin and Kristin Sullivan, Learning Spaces Week Co-Chairs, reflect on the future of learning spaces in education.
Colleges and Businesses
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Stokes, author of the book "Higher Education and Employability" examines new models for integrating study and work in the context of 2...
Defining American in the Classroom
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Willemsen, education director for Define American, reflects on how educators can help undocumented high school students graduate informed, empow...
Student-Centered Learning
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Nave, author and research consultant, explains how and why teaching can be redesigned for classrooms in order to “reach every child.”
From HGSE to the White House
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto Rodriguez, deputy assistant to President Obama for education, examines the intersection of public policy and education, and reflects on a care...
Learning to Love or Hate
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Farah Pandith, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, reflects on inclusion and exclusion through the lens of religious difference...
Learning Without Liberty?
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cevin Soling, author of "The Student Resistance Handbook," shares his controversial opinions on the role of schools in the education of Amer...
States and Schools
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Minnich, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), reflects on the challenges facing states in the increasingly ...
Healthy Identity Development
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Bryan, psychologist and author, discusses gender and heteronormativity with HGSE's Rick Weissbourd.
Is Public Education Dead?
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Kirp, author and professor, argues that there is a way to rebuild the public education system and close the achievement gap for all students.
Summer Code
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Brennan, assistant professor at HGSE, shares tips for engaging students in summer coding.
A First Choice Profession
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), shares her thoughts on how to improve the teaching profession and why we nee...
Roots of the School Gardening Movement
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Hirschi, author of the book 'Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools,' reflects on garden-based learning in public K–8 education.
The Power of Listening
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Weissbourd and Eve Ewing, researchers at HGSE, examine how to speak with youth about turmoil, strife, and community challenges--with a particular...
Why I Love Baltimore
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Andres Alonso, HGSE professor and former CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, reflects on the recent protests in Baltimore and examines their impact ...
The Wisdom of Data
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Boudett, director of the Data Wise Project, shares details of her new edX course called "Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process...
Write the World
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Weinstein, founder and CEO of Write the World, shares his vision for helping students develop the writing strategies and communication tools ess...
Latin America Learns: Building Participation & Civic Engagement for the 21st Century
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Lebrija, president of Fundación Televisa, reflects on why she is passionate about education and shares her hopes for the upcoming Latin Americ...