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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

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00:13:10

Potato Chips or Research Spending? Examining Human...

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/10/28

Mark Yudof, former president of the University of California, reflects on the changing nature of higher education in America and looks to the future of the post-secondary education experience.

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00:14:15

Education and Ferguson, MO

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/10/27

Richard Rothestein, visiting scholar in education at HGSE, shares insights into how education has been affected by racial-isolation policies that primed Ferguson for this summer’s events.

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00:10:31

Examining the 'M' in MOOC

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/10/22

Justin Reich, adjunct lecturer on education at HGSE, reflects on the design process of his new course, 'Massive: The Future of Learning at Scale.'

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00:17:23

Inner Strength Leadership Training

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/10/15

Jerry Murphy and Metta McGarvey, faculty for the upcoming PPE institute, 'Inner Strengths of Successful Leaders,' share insight into the growing practice of mindful leadership.

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00:05:33

How Caring is Your School?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/10/08

Rick Weissbourd, co-director of the Making Caring Common Project, outlines a new way for schools to examine their culture and environment through the power of big data.

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00:14:56

The Finnish Education Ambassador

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/09/23

Pasi Sahlberg, author of the book 'Finnish Lessons' reflects on what the world can learn from educational change in Finland. #ICYMI

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00:13:09

Are We Privatizing Public Universities?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/09/10

Matthew Lambert, author of the book 'Privatization and the Public Good' reflects on the momentous challenges plaguing present day public universities.

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00:14:54

Planting the Seeds of STEM Careers

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/27

Catherine Riegle-Crumb, associate professor at UT Austin, shares insight into the gender divide in schools and how this relates to gender disparities in STEM careers.

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00:11:49

Admissions Merit in the U.S. and Abroad

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/26

Natasha Warikoo, associate professor at HGSE, analyzes how students in elite institutions understand merit in admissions, looking at schools both in England and the United States.

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00:11:24

Want To Run a Better Meeting?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/20

Kathy Boudett and Liz City, co-authors of the book 'Meeting Wise,' reflect on how meeting planning can become a key strategy in the service of school improvement.

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00:10:45

The Future of Independent Schools

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/12

John Chubb, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), reflects on the future of independent schools and examines how school administrators can lead in a changing context.

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00:16:07

Protecting Your Child's Brain

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/07

Professor Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, explains some of the science behind early childhood development and how education can help.

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00:02:55

On Being a First: The College Presidency

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/05

New college presidents reflect on being a first. Order of speaking: Alicia Harvey Smith, River Valley Community College, Claremont, NH Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University in South Carolina, Laurie Leshin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Trinity College, Hartford, CT

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00:02:55

Four Female College Presidents Reflect

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/05

Participants in the "Harvard Seminar for New Presidents" reflect on the program and being part of a diverse cohort. Order of talking: Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University in South Carolina, Laurie Leshin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Trinity College, Hartford, CT Alicia Harvey Smith, River Valley Community College, Claremont, NH

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00:07:23

A Conversation w/Ted Mitchell: Improving College...

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/05

Ted Mitchell, Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, reflects on the great importance of equity in education and the national movement to expand college readiness, college access, and college completion.

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00:14:56

A Conversation w/Eric Waldo: Reaching Higher

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/08/05

Eric Waldo, executive director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative, reflects on the origins and goals of the HGSE/White House co-sponsored event, "College Opportunity Agenda: Strengthening School Counseling and College Advising."

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00:12:22

East Meets West In the Classroom

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/07/09

Jin Li, professor of education at Brown University, examines the differences between western and eastern learners.

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00:06:50

The Children We Mean To Raise

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/06/25

Rick Weissbourd, senior lecturer at HGSE, shares findings from his new 'Making Caring Common' project report examining the real messages adults are sending about values.

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00:07:57

To Disagree, But Not Be Disagreeable

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/06/17

Mike Johnston, Colorado state senator, reflects on his commencement speech (and protests), his vision for American education, and best practices for thoughtfully communicating in broader education discourse.

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00:09:15

Closing the Achievement Gap

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/06/10

Ronald Ferguson, faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative, discusses his upcoming PPE Institute 'Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategies for Excellence with Equity.'

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