The Harvard EdCast

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The Harvard EdCast episodes

May 19, 2015 Roots of the School Gardening Movement
Jane Hirschi, author of the book 'Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools,' reflects on garden-based learning in public K–8 education.
13 min
May 13, 2015 The Power of Listening
Rick Weissbourd and Eve Ewing, researchers at HGSE, examine how to speak with youth about turmoil, strife, and community challenges--with a particular focus on what has been happening recently in Baltimore.
15 min
May 04, 2015 Why I Love Baltimore
Andres Alonso, HGSE professor and former CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, reflects on the recent protests in Baltimore and examines their impact on schools and children in a broader national context.
20 min
April 29, 2015 The Wisdom of Data
Kathy Boudett, director of the Data Wise Project, shares details of her new edX course called "Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching."
7 min
April 22, 2015 Write the World
David Weinstein, founder and CEO of Write the World, shares his vision for helping students develop the writing strategies and communication tools essential for success in school, career, and life.
12 min
April 15, 2015 Latin America Learns: Building Participation & Civic Engagement for the 21st Century
Alicia Lebrija, president of Fundación Televisa, reflects on why she is passionate about education and shares her hopes for the upcoming Latin America Education Conference at HGSE.
9 min
April 14, 2015 Examining the Atlanta Teachers Cheating Scandal
Daniel Koretz, professor of education at HGSE, reflects on the Atlanta cheating scandal and its impact on policy.
8 min
April 08, 2015 A Brief History of Standarized Testing
Anya Kamenetz, NPR's lead education blogger, sits down to discuss high-stakes testing in American schools and the effects they are having on children, teachers, and society.
13 min
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Part 1 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
7 min
April 03, 2015 Part 2 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA
Part 2 March 23 2015 Admitted Student Conf Call About The Practicum.WMA by Harvard Graduate School of Education
43 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.