The Harvard EdCast
Episodes
Straight Talking Education
30 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Hess, education writer and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, reflects on his personal story of learning ...
Solutions to a Segregated School System
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Willie, professor emeritus at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the challenges of desegregating schools in Boston in the 1...
Won't Back Down
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Barnz, director of the film "Won't Back Down" reflects on why writing/directing a movie about education was just a perfect fit.
The Jazz in Teaching
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Wynton Marsalis, musician and educator, opens up on how the spirit of music informs his unprecedented series of ongoing Harvard lectures.
The World Bank Education Strategy
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
World Bank Lead Economist Halsey Rogers discusses the World Bank Education Strategy 2020 and how we can make the next decade one in which all children...
Understanding Baggy Pants
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Assistant Professor Natasha Warikoo, Ed.M.'97, discusses her new book Balancing Acts: Youth Culture in the Glob...
20 Years of TFA
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Wendy Kopp, founder and president of Teach For America reflects on 20 years of leading this national teaching c...
Teaching AIDS
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Three UNESCO HIV education specialists discuss the role of teachers and schools in educating students around HIV/AIDS awareness and the importance of ...
The War on Kids
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cevin Soling, director of the education documentary "The War on Kids" discusses his controversial views on the American school system.
Beyond 'Waiting for Superman'
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, director of Waiting for "Superman", discusses his f...
I Play a Teacher on TV
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jim True-Frost, cast member of the HBO series "The Wire" discusses portraying Baltimore public school teacher Roland "Prez" Pryzby...
Celebrating World Teachers' Day
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Qian Tang, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO discusses how WTD is experienced around the world.
A Steward of the Profession
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association discusses the perception of unions, his personal legacy, and how to make the teachi...
Who's the Boss of Education?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Danza, actor and author of "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had" shares experiences from his year as a rookie teacher at ...
College for All? Maybe Not
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Bill Symonds, director of the Pathways to Prosperity Project, discusses the project, its implications, and how ...
Knight of Reform
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Sir Michael Barber, head of McKinsey's Global Education Practice discusses a new international report, hope for...
Taye Diggs This Children's Book (and so do we)
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Taye Diggs, author and actor, along with Shane Evans, illustrator, discuss their new book "Chocolate Me!" on the Harvard EdCast.
Holding Reformers Accountable
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Tilson, investor and champion of education initiatives, from KIPP to TFA, discusses genuine school reform and reflects on why he spends his fr...
History Hip Hop
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Educational rappers Scott Free and Shoeless Jeff discuss how they are using hip hop and 'smart songs' to effectively teach social studies both inside ...
The Urban Education Toolkit
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Warren Simmons, Executive Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University shares his ...
The Smarter Charter Starter
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Steve Barr, founder of Green Dot Public Schools discusses progress of the charter school movement and why polit...
Designing a Digital Curriculum
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Sclafani, vice president of programs for the Pearson Foundation shares insight into the new digital curriculum being developed to adopt the comm...
Toxic Stress in Early Childhood
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress duri...
Toxic Stress in Early Childhood
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress duri...
Are You a Global Citizen?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Professor Fernando Reimers, director of the Ed School's International Education Policy Program, discussed the importance of global ci...
Community Organizing 101
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Alberto Retana, Executive VP of Community Coalition in LA discusses community organizing in the context of the 2012 National Community Organizing and ...
Make Just One Change
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana, authors of the book, Make Just One Change, explain why teaching students to ask their own questions just may revolution...
Educations Nations
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Carnell Chosa and Regis Pecos, cofounders and codirectors of the Leadership Institute and Summer Policy Academy at the Santa Fe Indian School share a ...
Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Russo, author of the book "Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors" discusses how one of the toughest schools in the country was turned ar...
How Schools Teach Character
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Seider, author of the book "Character Compass," shares his research on how powerful school culture can point students toward success.
A Man of Principals
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Roland Barth, founder of The Principals' Center at HGSE reflects on the unique and evolving position of school leader.
Seeking Peace
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Connors, social justice activist in Dorchester, MA reflects on the unique philosophy of restorative justice and examines how it can bring peace ...
Education 2016
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Reville, secretary of education for Massachusetts, sheds light on the future of education policy with four more years of the Obama administration...
Stacking Up School Libraries
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Morris, assistant professor of library and information science at Simmons College, describes the evolving landscape of school libraries and re...
Oprah Winfrey: Thoughts on Gaga, Bullying, and Harvard
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah Winfrey, media icon and philanthropist, reflects on helping Lady Gaga launch the Born This Way Foundation during her visit at Harvard on Feb 29t...
The Voice of the Teachers' Union
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses protests in Madison, the continue...
The Illiterate High Schooler?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Penniman, executive director, Resources for Inner city Children (RICH), explains the plight of not being able to read in high school and what he'...
Not Your Typical Rainn Wilson College Tour
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rainn Wilson, actor and activist shares details of the denial of higher education rights to people of the Bahá'í Faith in Iran, while discussing the...
Madam President
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nan Keohane, former president of Duke University and Wellesley College shares her story of leadership and offers insight on how gender has influenced ...
Giving a Year
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Brown, co-founder and CEO of City Year reflects on how City Year is strengthening human capital through a year of national service in the educ...
Boys Will Be Boys?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Niobe Way, author of "Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendship and the Crisis of Connections" reveals the intense intimacy among teenage boys during a...
The Core Problem
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Murnane, professor of education at HGSE shares new research on how family income affects education equality.
Behind Glee Ed
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hitchcock, writer and producer of the TV show "Glee," shares his behind the scenes perspective on writing student storylines and pro...
Pigskin Pedagogy
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Daly, president of TNTP and his brother Brendan Daly, defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings discuss how the teaching profession can learn...
Eight Decades of Education
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Mel King, educator and founder of the South End Technology Center shares his thoughts, wisdom, and perspective ...
On the Education Beat
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, John Merrow, education correspondent for The PBS NewsHour and president of Learning Matters discusses education...
Teaching 9/11
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Meira Levinson, political philosopher at HGSE reflects on the challenges of teaching 9/11 in the classroom and how to explain these events as both a m...
The Literary Life of Lois Lowry
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 (s...
Lisa henson edcast final
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa henson edcast final by Harvard Graduate School of Education
Lawyer and Teacher
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 teach...
Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on childr...
Leaving No Child Behind
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund reflects on her work defending the cause of children, her life and leaders...
The National Opinion on School Reform
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Martin West, assistant professor of education at HGSE shares surprising new data on the public's perception of school reform.
Lessons from the United Nations
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Thompson discusses the role of education in sustainable development, an upcoming 'Earth Summit' in Rio, and...
The 'Bully' Pulpit
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully" shares stories of the film and explains why this subject is so personally important to him.
Can You Recognize Inappropriate Test Prep?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Daniel Koretz, an expert in school testing, discusses inappropriate test prep in schools and how, unf...
Why Teaching Race Shouldn't Be Terrifying
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence Blum, author of the book "High Schools, Race, and America's Future" reflects on his experience teaching a rigorous high school cour...
2020 Vision
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Kanter, under secretary of education, U.S. Department of Education, shares progress of President Obama's 2020 College Graduation Goal and how t...
A Conversation with Joel Klein
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Klein, former chancellor of NYC schools and CEO of Amplify, shares his story and his quest on incorporating innovation and technology into the cl...
Sesame Street: At the Intersection of Laughter and Learning
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, shares lessons from Sesame Street, why kids (and adults) stil...
The Great Teacher Checklist
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Kane, deputy director of education for the Gates Foundation and HGSE professor, discusses findings from the MET Project on measuring teacher ef...
Are You Using Culturally Disruptive Practices?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John E. Roberts, author of the book "Instructional Rounds in Action" reflects on how an invaluable guide of doing 'rounds' can provide a fra...
The Kennedy Legacy
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights reflects on bullying, international human rights, and whether sh...
Incubating Education
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Smith, co-founder and CEO of Bellwether Education Partners discusses incubating educational entrepreneurs, the role of business and education, and...
The Celebrity Math Tutor
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, shares insights into his unique style of teaching, the future of his work, and how he's dealing with celebrity.
The Education Governor
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, discusses educational reform, his brother's book, and what Barbara Bush r...
Becoming a Good Citizen
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Schwarz, co-founder and CEO of Citizen Schools, discusses the importance of extended learning time and the vision for his service based organizat...
Transformational Leadership
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Elmore, professor of educational leadership at HGSE, provides insight into the people and programs attempting to strengthen the quality of lea...
School Leaders in Gaza Attend PPE Institute
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with three Gaza principals participating in the HGSE Programs in Professional Education institute "Leadership: An Evolving Vision....
Mayor Fenty's Big Move(ment)
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Adrian Fenty, former mayor of Washington D.C., shares his thoughts on reforming public education in the distric...
Luminaries in Higher Education
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Faust, president of Harvard University, discusses her time as president, the opportunities and challenges currently facing the university, and ho...
A Lifelong Student-Athlete
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Domonique Foxworth, NFL cornerback and president of the NFL Players Association shares his personal story of being a lifelong student athlete.
Parenting Pedagogy
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Sullivan, founder and president of Parents Forum discusses how raising children connects all families, regardless of background or social status, ...
Immigrants Raising Children
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Hiro Yoshikawa, author of Immigrants Raising Citizens: Undocumented Parents and Their Children, discu...
Building Movements
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John Jackson, president and CEO of The Schott Foundation reflects on closing the opportunity gap in public schools across the country.
Doing Something About Bullying
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org shares her data driven advocacy work and the organization's initiatives of preventing bullying.
How to Deal with LGBT Issues in School
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) discusses LGBT issue...
The $320,000 Kindergarten Teacher?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard economist Raj Chetty discusses his research on how important your kindergarten class may be when it comes to earnings potential.
Harvard Meets the Homeless
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Scott Seider, Ed.M.'04, Ed.D.'08, author of Shelter: Where Harvard Meets the Homeless discusses the role of the...
Carnegie with a Yak
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, John Wood, founder and board chair of Room to Read, speaks candidly about pursuing one's dreams, fulfilling the...
Seducing Summer Readers
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Anne McGill-Franzen, director of the Reading Center at the University of Tennessee talks about the importance o...