Students are worried about money, but do they know enough to manage it successfully? Dr. Linda Hirsch and guests delve into the ABCs of financial literacy providing valuable information about what students - and all of us - need to know about money.
With burn-out increasing, teachers continue to leave the profession. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with HMH VP Francie Alexander to discuss research on teacher dissatisfaction and what can be done to retain teachers and attract a new generation to their ranks.
AI and Generative AI are the hottest topics in education today. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY educators to discuss the uses, benefits, limitations and concerns regarding the widespread use of these tools.
Are students still interested in the humanities? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with English and literature scholars about the value of the humanities and how to reverse declining enrollments. A look at the state and fate of the humanities today.
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Rae Jacobson about the many stressors children face returning to school - separation anxiety, conflicts with teachers, learning challenges and more - with tips and strategies for easing the adjustment.
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Jorge Alguera, Deputy Director of CUNY BMI about the unique obstacles faced by of men of color in enrolling and graduating from college and the University-wide CUNY BMI strategies and activities for supporting these students.
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EdCast, a Telly Award winning monthly cable program dedicated to the most pressing education issues of the day, is hosted by CUNY Professor Linda Hirsch of Hostos Community College. EdCast brings…
together a diverse set of viewpoints to tackle these issues and make them accessible to viewers. Many of the most important civic leaders, educators, and authors have discussed critical issues such as mayoral control of New York City schools, charter schools, arts education, restorative justice, poverty’s effect on learning, and literacy development. With Linda’s background in education supported by the professional resources of Lehman Studies, EdCast ignites serious and meaningful conversations about education.