x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

education

All Episodes

00:17:09

The Transformative Power of Arts Education

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/10/10

Andria Zafirakou, the 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner, shares how the arts can be a powerful tool of inclusion and resilience for children.

en

00:13:38

Who Goes to Private School?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/10/03

Stanford Professor Sean Reardon talks about the downward trend in private school enrollments, what this tells us about the middle class in America, and why it’s important for everyone to pay attention to who goes to private school.

en

00:28:12

Demoralized, Not Drained

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/09/26

Doris Santoro, an associate professor at Bowdoin, explores how many teachers are demoralized not burnt out in the profession. She also discusses how school leaders can stave off this phenomenon and gives sound advice for teachers.

en

00:16:39

Friday Night Lights Out: A Call to End Football in...

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/09/19

Randall Curren, a professor at the University of Rochester, discusses why it’s ethically indefensible for schools to continue sponsoring tackle football.

en

00:20:13

Putting Mister Rogers' Deep and Simple to Practice

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/09/12

Early childhood education expert Junlei Li spoke to the Harvard EdCast recently about the meaning of high quality in early childhood education, how Fred Rogers' legacy influenced his work, and what deep and simple actually looks like in practice.

en

00:13:08

Questioning the Truth in History

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/06/20

Activist Minnijean Brown-Trickey discusses the Little Rock Nine and the importance of uncovering and understanding the truth in America.

en

00:15:58

Kids Need a Break

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/06/13

Stanford University's Denise Pope, also co-founder of Challenge Success, shares what we need to think about when it comes to choosing summer enrichment programs for our children, and offers some alternatives to children's rigid academic programs in the summer.

en

00:15:37

Smartphones, Teens, and Unhappiness

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/05/16

San Diego State University Professor Jean Twenge talks about her research that examining teens, smartphones and unhappiness.

en

00:09:36

Escuela Nueva

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/05/09

Vicki Colbert, Yidan Prize winner, reflects on her work and research with Escuela Nueva.

en

00:21:08

Learning for Careers

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/04/25

Bob Schwartz and Nancy Hoffman, co-founders of the Pathways to Prosperity network and HGSE faculty, discuss what they’ve learned about preparing students for the workplace.

en

00:24:19

The Surprising Cost of School Security

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/04/18

UC-Berkeley Professor Calvin Morrill talks about how a high school changed with increased security policies, and shares some perspective on how this might inform the current debate about school security.

en

00:10:49

Tackling Issues in Education

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/04/11

CJ Anderson, Super Bowl champion for the Denver Broncos, reflects on his community activism work and shares tips for other non-profit leaders.

en

00:13:48

Angel Investments

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/04/04

Angel Rich, founder and CEO of The Wealth Factory, examines the intersection of financial literacy, technology, and education.

en

00:13:54

Making Smart Choices in Today's Screen-filled World

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/03/28

Children's television producer Angela Santomero shares the inspirations behind her hit shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and talks about how parents can use television in smart and healthy ways.

en

00:21:47

AI and Education

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/03/21

Stephen Wolfram, CEO of Wolfram Research, reflects on the evolving role of computational literacy and AI in education.

en

00:13:29

Mindset and Parenting

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/03/15

Carol Dweck, Stanford professor of psychology, examines mindset, motivation, and parenting tips in the context of recently receiving the Yidan Prize.

en

00:09:49

Committing to the #CommonGood

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/03/07

Rick Weissbourd, faculty director of Making Caring Common, discusses the launch of the Caring Schools #CommonGood Campaign.

en

00:21:32

Ask More of Him

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/02/27

Jackson Katz, an educator, activist, and creator of the Mentors in Violence Prevention program, discusses the significant role men play in preventing gender violence and creating more gender equality in light of movements like Metoo.

en

00:08:40

Is "Free College" Really Free?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/02/22

Is "Free College" Really Free? by Harvard Graduate School of Education

en

00:23:44

Dr. Ruth Talks Sex and Ed

The Harvard EdCast ·

2018/02/14

Dr. Ruth Talks Sex and Ed by Harvard Graduate School of Education

en

475 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College