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
Mentioned books
Jan 25, 2013 • 20min
Becoming a Good Citizen
Eric Schwarz, co-founder and CEO of Citizen Schools, discusses the importance of extended learning time and the vision for his service based organization.
Jan 25, 2013 • 22min
A Lifelong Student-Athlete
Domonique Foxworth, NFL cornerback and president of the NFL Players Association shares his personal story of being a lifelong student athlete.
Jan 25, 2013 • 13min
The Education Governor
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, discusses educational reform, his brother's book, and what Barbara Bush read to him as child.
Jan 25, 2013 • 13min
Immigrants Raising Children
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Hiro Yoshikawa, author of Immigrants Raising Citizens: Undocumented Parents and Their Children, discusses his new book.
Jan 25, 2013 • 15min
Luminaries in Higher Education
Drew Faust, president of Harvard University, discusses her time as president, the opportunities and challenges currently facing the university, and how she reflects on her own journey.
Jan 25, 2013 • 13min
Transformational Leadership
Richard Elmore, professor of educational leadership at HGSE, provides insight into the people and programs attempting to strengthen the quality of leadership in the education sector.
Jan 25, 2013 • 17min
Mayor Fenty's Big Move(ment)
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Adrian Fenty, former mayor of Washington D.C., shares his thoughts on reforming public education in the district, hiring Michelle Rhee, and being a movie star.
Jan 25, 2013 • 19min
How to Deal with LGBT Issues in School
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) discusses LGBT issues in K-12 education.
Jan 25, 2013 • 11min
Carnegie with a Yak
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 Carnegie legacy, and finding creative ways to save money for his nonprofit.
Jan 25, 2013 • 18min
Seducing Summer Readers
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Anne McGill-Franzen, director of the Reading Center at the University of Tennessee talks about the importance of summer reading in low income communities.
