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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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00:12:27

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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00:11:23

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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00:10:32

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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00:15:27

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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00:20:28

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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00:12:11

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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00:14:03

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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00:13:35

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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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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00:19:18

Teaching 9/11

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Meira Levinson, political philosopher at HGSE reflects on the challenges of teaching 9/11 in the classroom and how to explain these events as both a mother or teacher to children born after September 12th.

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00:12:39

The Literary Life of Lois Lowry

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Lois Lowry, author of The Giver and Number the Stars discusses children's literature, reading, and her books (slowly) being made into movies.

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00:17:08

Leaving No Child Behind

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund reflects on her work defending the cause of children, her life and leadership, and preparing for countless commencement speeches over the years. Marian Wright Edelman has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation's strongest voice for children and families. The Children's Defense Fund's Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every

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00:16:38

The National Opinion on School Reform

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Martin West, assistant professor of education at HGSE shares surprising new data on the public's perception of school reform.

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00:11:56

Lisa henson edcast final

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Lisa henson edcast final by Harvard Graduate School of Education

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00:17:39

Lessons from the United Nations

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Thompson discusses the role of education in sustainable development, an upcoming 'Earth Summit' in Rio, and life at the U.N.

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00:10:56

Lawyer and Teacher

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Martha L. Minow, dean of the Harvard Law School shares her thoughts on the convergence of education and law, her new book 'In Brown's Wake', and teaching a young Barack Obama.

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00:11:56

Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on children’s learning with shows such as “Dinosaur Train” and “Sid the Science Kid.”

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00:13:51

Can You Recognize Inappropriate Test Prep?

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Daniel Koretz, an expert in school testing, discusses inappropriate test prep in schools and how, unfortunately, there is little parents can do about it.

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00:15:14

Why Teaching Race Shouldn't Be Terrifying

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Lawrence Blum, author of the book "High Schools, Race, and America's Future" reflects on his experience teaching a rigorous high school course on race and racism.

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00:15:18

The 'Bully' Pulpit

The Harvard EdCast ·

2013/01/25

Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully" shares stories of the film and explains why this subject is so personally important to him.

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