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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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00:08:43

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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00:12:36

A Reading Revolution

The Harvard EdCast ·

2014/01/08

Jessica Marshall, chief strategy officer at LightSail Ed, explains how an adaptive, tablet-based literacy platform is revolutionizing how students are gaining 21st century skills.

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00:12:41

The Tutors

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/12/17

Michael Lombardo, CEO of Reading Partners, shares his organization's 'secret sauce' for closing the reading achievement gap.

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00:11:56

Making the Rounds

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/12/09

Lee Teitel, author of the book "School-Based Instructional Rounds" shares his evolving research on one of the most innovative and powerful approaches to improving teaching and learning.

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00:12:53

Learning Outside the Box

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/12/04

Gerald A. Lieberman, author of "Education and the Environment" provides an innovative guide to creating a new type of environmental education that combines standards-based lessons with community investigations and service learning projects.

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00:16:19

edX Marks the Spot

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/11/20

Anant Agarwal, president of edX, discusses common misconceptions with online learning, new models for leadership, and how social media will play a critical role in the future of digital learning communities.

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00:11:25

The Ed Reform Menu

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/11/13

Helen Janc Malone, editor of the book, "Leading Educational Change: Global Issues, Challenges, and Lessons on Whole-System Reform" discusses the collaborative process of editing a book with diverse authors and opinions about education reform.

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00:12:00

What's Happening With Vegas

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/11/05

Emiliana Vegas, chief of the education division at the Inter-American Development Bank examines the transformative relationship between banking and education in developing countries, while reflecting on her time at HGSE as a student.

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00:11:35

Stretching the Higher Education Dollar

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/10/16

Andrew Kelly, co-editor of the book, "Stretching the Higher Education Dollar" shares insights into the future of higher education and explains how true reform can take place.

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00:12:50

Understanding a Bully

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/10/16

Elizabeth Englander, author of the book "Bullying and Cyberbullying" discusses what every educator needs to know about this subject.

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00:13:02

How Learning Can Click

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/09/25

Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity, discusses the future of blended learning as it relates to improving schools and districts across the country.

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00:11:17

Lessons from "The Watsons Go To Birmingham"

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/09/18

Randy Testa, vice president for education at Walden Media discusses the educational and historical power of Walden Media's new film, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham."

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