The Harvard EdCast

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The Harvard EdCast episodes

June 17, 2014 To Disagree, But Not Be Disagreeable
Mike Johnston, Colorado state senator, reflects on his commencement speech (and protests), his vision for American education, and best practices for thoughtfully communicating in broader education discourse.
8 min
June 10, 2014 Closing the Achievement Gap
Ronald Ferguson, faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative, discusses his upcoming PPE Institute 'Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategies for Excellence with Equity.'
10 min
May 20, 2014 Making Global Local
Jeff Shea, Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, reflects on his craft and examines his focus on global education in the classroom.
11 min
May 14, 2014 What Excellent Community Colleges Do
Josh Wyner, author of 'What Excellent Community Colleges Do' examines the characteristics of high performing community colleges and how they prepare all students for success.
11 min
May 06, 2014 Revisiting "Repairing the Breach" : The Way Forward for African-American Males
Dr. Bobby William Austin, the developer of the initiative and editor of the report reflects on the 2014 RTB Conference.
10 min
May 06, 2014 The Internet-Based Public High School
Julie Young, president and CEO of Florida Virtual School, examines the history and growth of the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States
14 min
April 28, 2014 M. Night Shyamalan's School Sense
M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker and author of “I Got Schooled,” shares his unique journey as a curious, education reform outsider looking for data informed answers on how to close America's education gap.
21 min
April 28, 2014 Stuck In Place: Racial Inequality in America
Patrick Sharkey, associate professor at New York University, discusses urban neighborhoods and the persistence of racial inequality --analyzed through the lens of his new book "Stuck in Place" and the upcoming Askwith Forum.
9 min
April 18, 2014 President McCartney's Big Year
Kathleen McCartney, president of Smith College and former dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on an exciting year involving a new job, book, and Twitter account.
11 min
April 15, 2014 Wendy Kopp: A Candid Conversation
Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach for All, candidly reflects on her experiences leading Teach for All and Teach for America, with thoughts on the future of both organizations.
19 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.