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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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00:09:18

Seeking Peace

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Janet Connors, social justice activist in Dorchester, MA reflects on the unique philosophy of restorative justice and examines how it can bring peace into difficult situations.

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00:09:46

Education 2016

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Paul Reville, secretary of education for Massachusetts, sheds light on the future of education policy with four more years of the Obama administration.

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00:12:13

Community Organizing 101

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Alberto Retana, Executive VP of Community Coalition in LA discusses community organizing in the context of the 2012 National Community Organizing and School Reform conference held at HGSE.

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00:10:11

A Man of Principals

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Roland Barth, founder of The Principals' Center at HGSE reflects on the unique and evolving position of school leader.

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00:21:22

Are You a Global Citizen?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this podcast, Professor Fernando Reimers, director of the Ed School's International Education Policy Program, discussed the importance of global citizenship.

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00:16:07

Toxic Stress in Early Childhood

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress during early childhood.

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00:20:14

How Schools Teach Character

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Scott Seider, author of the book "Character Compass," shares his research on how powerful school culture can point students toward success.

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00:17:05

Stacking Up School Libraries

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Rebecca Morris, assistant professor of library and information science at Simmons College, describes the evolving landscape of school libraries and reframes the perception of the 21st century school librarian.

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00:13:03

Oprah Winfrey: Thoughts on Gaga, Bullying, and Harvard

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Oprah Winfrey, media icon and philanthropist, reflects on helping Lady Gaga launch the Born This Way Foundation during her visit at Harvard on Feb 29th, 2012.

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00:12:27

Not Your Typical Rainn Wilson College Tour

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Rainn Wilson, actor and activist shares details of the denial of higher education rights to people of the Bahá'í Faith in Iran, while discussing the film 'Education Under Fire' at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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00:15:06

The Voice of the Teachers' Union

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses protests in Madison, the continued need for unions, and shares a bit about her own personal life outside of work.

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00:14:45

The Illiterate High Schooler?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Paul Penniman, executive director, Resources for Inner city Children (RICH), explains the plight of not being able to read in high school and what he's trying to do to help.

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00:14:03

Behind Glee Ed

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Michael Hitchcock, writer and producer of the TV show "Glee," shares his behind the scenes perspective on writing student storylines and prosocial messages for the popular school based program "Glee."

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00:12:11

The Core Problem

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Richard Murnane, professor of education at HGSE shares new research on how family income affects education equality.

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00:15:27

Giving a Year

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Michael Brown, co-founder and CEO of City Year reflects on how City Year is strengthening human capital through a year of national service in the education sector.

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00:10:32

Boys Will Be Boys?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Niobe Way, author of "Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendship and the Crisis of Connections" reveals the intense intimacy among teenage boys during adolescence yet explains as boys become men, they become distrustful, lose these friendships, and feel isolated and alone.

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00:11:23

Pigskin Pedagogy

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Tim Daly, president of TNTP and his brother Brendan Daly, defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings discuss how the teaching profession can learn from fundamentals of the NFL.

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00:20:28

Madam President

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Nan Keohane, former president of Duke University and Wellesley College shares her story of leadership and offers insight on how gender has influenced her career.

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00:15:52

On the Education Beat

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, John Merrow, education correspondent for The PBS NewsHour and president of Learning Matters discusses education reporting, the influence of teachers, and changes in over 35 years covering education in the media.

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00:13:35

Eight Decades of Education

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Mel King, educator and founder of the South End Technology Center shares his thoughts, wisdom, and perspective on education over eight decades in the South End of Boston.

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