EdCast

EdCast

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EdCast episodes

  • Ending Remediation at CUNY: How and Why
    The end of remediation at CUNY's community colleges marks a milestone for the University. Dr.Linda Hirsch speaks with AVC Donna Linderman about the reasons for this change and new, effective models for students in need of academic support.
    29 min
  • Education 2022: Hits and Misses
    Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY education policy expert David Bloomfield about the successes and failures of education in 2022 and what needs to be done for improved teaching and learning experiences in 2023.
    26 min
  • Latinas in Higher Education
    EdCast examines the inequities confronting Latina faculty in higher education. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Hostos Community College President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis and the planners of the first Latinas in Higher Education Conference about the underrepresentation of minority faculty in higher education along with advice on how Latina faculty can overcome obstacles to their success.
    28 min
  • Literacy and Learning in Times of Crisis
    The COVID-19 pandemic and other natural disasters and trauma have led to new ways of teaching and learning. The editors of Literacy and Learning in Times of Crisis: Emergent Teaching through Emergencies, speak to what it’s like to teach and learn during times of turmoil, and what we have learned about dealing with future crises.
    28 min
  • Revisiting the SAT/ACT: How Fair is Test Optional?
    Over 75% of colleges no longer require submission of SAT/ACT scores for admission. Has this been the expected boon for students? Has it led to increased diversity and equity? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Mike Bergin, a leader in test prep, about a test-optional admissions process and its unexpected implications for students and colleges.
    29 min

About EdCast

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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…