The Harvard EdCast

By Harvard Graduate School of EducationSociety & Culture Education

The Harvard EdCast episodes

November 01, 2016 Immigration Reform and Education
Angela Maria Kelley, executive director, Center for American Progress Action Fund, reflects on the first 15 years of the DREAM Act, legislation to provide undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children a path toward legal status through education or the military.
13 min
October 26, 2016 One In A Billion
Mable Chan, president and founder of China Personified, discusses “One In A Billion” a podcast about China, through the voices of Chinese millennials in America.
11 min
October 19, 2016 I Wish My Teacher Knew
Kyle Schwartz, third-grade teacher and author, explains how one question can change everything for our kids.
12 min
October 12, 2016 Why You Should Dance in the Rain
Jerome T. Murphy, scholar and former dean of HGSE, shares his perspective on helping education leaders thrive under pressure by developing the inner strengths of mindfulness and self-compassion, expressing emotions wisely, and maintaining a clear focus on the values that matter most.
8 min
October 05, 2016 Global Teacher of the Year
Hanan Al Hroub, winner of the 2016 Global Teacher Prize, speaks about her experiences as a Palestinian educator and her unique approach to instruction.
10 min
September 28, 2016 The Case For Homework
Harris M. Cooper, professor at Duke University, explains the reasons why all children should be doing homework.
14 min
September 13, 2016 Online Reading In Schools
Donald Leu, professor of education at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education, explores how today’s educator must envision new ways of reading online.
11 min
September 07, 2016 What Is Equity in Education?
Robert Smith, co-author of the book "Striving for Equity" examines making progress toward narrowing opportunity and achievement gaps in traditional school districts with diverse populations and multiple, competing agendas.
15 min
August 25, 2016 What Happens After Yes
Peggy Orenstein, author of the book "Girls and Sex" examines how teens can better navigate from shame and regret to integrity and wellness when it comes to sex.
15 min
August 11, 2016 Higher Education in China
Judy Lam, Chancellor and Board Director at Wuhan College, reflects on the state of public and private higher education in China.
21 min

About The Harvard EdCast

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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 work to lower the barriers of education’s complexities so that everyone can understand.