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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Jan 25, 2013 • 16min
History Hip Hop
Educational rappers Scott Free and Shoeless Jeff discuss how they are using hip hop and 'smart songs' to effectively teach social studies both inside and outside the classroom.
Jan 25, 2013 • 14min
Toxic Stress in Early Childhood
Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress during early childhood.
Jan 25, 2013 • 23min
The Urban Education Toolkit
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Warren Simmons, Executive Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University shares his insights on improving urban schools in America.
Direct download: simmons.mp3
Jan 25, 2013 • 10min
Who's the Boss of Education?
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 Northeast High.
Jan 25, 2013 • 13min
The Smarter Charter Starter
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Steve Barr, founder of Green Dot Public Schools discusses progress of the charter school movement and why politics is so integral in education reform.
Jan 25, 2013 • 21min
Are You a Global Citizen?
In this podcast, Professor Fernando Reimers, director of the Ed School's International Education Policy Program, discussed the importance of global citizenship.
Jan 25, 2013 • 12min
Community Organizing 101
Alberto Retana, Executive VP of Community Coalition in LA discusses community organizing in the context of the 2012 National Community Organizing and School Reform conference held at HGSE.
Jan 25, 2013 • 12min
Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors
Alexander Russo, author of the book "Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors" discusses how one of the toughest schools in the country was turned around.
Jan 25, 2013 • 20min
How Schools Teach Character
Scott Seider, author of the book "Character Compass," shares his research on how powerful school culture can point students toward success.
Jan 25, 2013 • 10min
A Man of Principals
Roland Barth, founder of The Principals' Center at HGSE reflects on the unique and evolving position of school leader.
