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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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00:10:20

Making Global Local

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/05/20

Jeff Shea, Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, reflects on his craft and examines his focus on global education in the classroom.

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00:10:31

What Excellent Community Colleges Do

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/05/14

Josh Wyner, author of 'What Excellent Community Colleges Do' examines the characteristics of high performing community colleges and how they prepare all students for success.

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00:09:24

Revisiting "Repairing the Breach" : The Way Forward...

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/05/06

Dr. Bobby William Austin, the developer of the initiative and editor of the report reflects on the 2014 RTB Conference.

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00:13:41

The Internet-Based Public High School

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/05/06

Julie Young, president and CEO of Florida Virtual School, examines the history and growth of the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States

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00:20:30

M. Night Shyamalan's School Sense

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/04/28

M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker and author of “I Got Schooled,” shares his unique journey as a curious, education reform outsider looking for data informed answers on how to close America's education gap.

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00:08:08

Stuck In Place: Racial Inequality in America

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/04/28

Patrick Sharkey, associate professor at New York University, discusses urban neighborhoods and the persistence of racial inequality --analyzed through the lens of his new book "Stuck in Place" and the upcoming Askwith Forum.

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00:10:16

President McCartney's Big Year

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/04/18

Kathleen McCartney, president of Smith College and former dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on an exciting year involving a new job, book, and Twitter account.

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00:18:11

Wendy Kopp: A Candid Conversation

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/04/15

Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach for All, candidly reflects on her experiences leading Teach for All and Teach for America, with thoughts on the future of both organizations.

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00:08:47

The Next 40 Years of Child and Family Policy

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/04/09

Hiro Yoshikawa, professor of globalization and education at NYU, discusses his new co-edited book, 'Improving the Odds For America's Children' and its tie in with an upcoming Askwith Forum celebrating 40 Years of the Children's Defense Fund.

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00:10:05

10 Minutes with Temple Grandin

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/03/31

Temple Grandin, world famous animal scientist and autism activist, sheds insight into the way she thinks, reflects on the state of autism awareness, and even reveals her favorite Claire Danes movie.

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00:17:50

Schools in a Broken State

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/03/25

Sarah Dryden-Peterson, assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on how education systems fare during periods of great turmoil and strife within a country.

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00:08:43

Examining the Common Core

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/03/12

John King Jr., commissioner of education of the State of New York, shares his perspective on the common core --its perils, pitfalls, and opportunities.

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00:14:30

Unlocking the Immunity to Change

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/03/10

Robert Kegan, professor at HGSE, discusses the mechanics, challenges, and excitement in teaching his new HarvardX course called, "Unlocking the Immunity to Change."

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00:09:27

Restoring Opportunity in Education

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/03/05

Greg Duncan, co-author of the HEPG book "Restoring Opportunity" discusses the crisis of inequality and the challenge for American education in a historical and practical context.

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00:08:36

A Conversation with Beverly Daniel Tatum

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/02/26

Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of Spelman College, re-examines the expression of Martin Luther King's "dream" for America, while redefining the dreams we have for ourselves, our communities, and our world.

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00:12:35

Incubating #Edtech

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/02/19

Eileen Rudden, co-founder of LearnLaunch, reflects on the state of entrepreneurship and ed tech - with anticipation for LearnLaunch's annual conference in Boston on February 28th.

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00:12:00

Can Love be Taught?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/02/11

Richard Weissbourd, lecturer on education at HGSE, discusses whether love can be effectively taught in schools, reflects on the state of sex-ed, and examines where love is best modeled in the media.

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00:14:32

Mayor Menino's Education Legacy

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/01/29

Thomas Menino, former mayor of Boston, reflects with HGSE's Rick Weissbourd on his leadership role in helping reshape Boston schools and shepherding education policy over the past two decades.

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00:11:48

HarvardX: A Year Later

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/01/16

Justin Reich, HarvardX research fellow, examines the effectiveness of edX's open online courses through quantitative and qualitative research.

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00:15:37

LGBT Activism Abroad

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/01/08

Pedro Robledo, one of the leaders of the LGBT movement in Argentina, shares his deeply personal story of equal rights, education activism, and role in the adoption of quality bullying legislation in his country.

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