Civics at 250: Teaching Democracy in an Unfinished Nation

Civics at 250: Teaching Democracy in an Unfinished Nation

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, how should schools teach this foundational document?

Harvard lecturer Eric Soto-Shed joins The Harvard EdCast to discuss how civics education is evolving from patriotic education and action civics to media literacy and reflective patriotism. He explains why students should engage not only with the Declaration’s democratic ideals, but also with its contradictions.

In a politically charged moment, Soto-Shed argues that classrooms shouldn’t just prepare students for civic life, they should function as civic spaces themselves. The goal isn’t memorization. It’s helping young people understand that democracy is a work in progress — and that they have a role in sustaining and strengthening it.

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Mayor Fenty's Big Move(ment)

Mayor Fenty's Big Move(ment)

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Adrian Fenty, former mayor of Washington D.C., shares his thoughts on reforming public education in the district, hiring Michelle Rhee, and being a movie star.

25 Tammi 201316min

Immigrants Raising Children

Immigrants Raising Children

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Hiro Yoshikawa, author of Immigrants Raising Citizens: Undocumented Parents and Their Children, discusses his new book.

25 Tammi 201312min

The Education Governor

The Education Governor

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, discusses educational reform, his brother's book, and what Barbara Bush read to him as child.

25 Tammi 201313min

Becoming a Good Citizen

Becoming a Good Citizen

Eric Schwarz, co-founder and CEO of Citizen Schools, discusses the importance of extended learning time and the vision for his service based organization.

25 Tammi 201320min

School Leaders in Gaza Attend PPE Institute

School Leaders in Gaza Attend PPE Institute

A conversation with three Gaza principals participating in the HGSE Programs in Professional Education institute "Leadership: An Evolving Vision."

25 Tammi 20138min

The $320,000 Kindergarten Teacher?

The $320,000 Kindergarten Teacher?

Harvard economist Raj Chetty discusses his research on how important your kindergarten class may be when it comes to earnings potential.

25 Tammi 201315min

Seducing Summer Readers

Seducing Summer Readers

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Anne McGill-Franzen, director of the Reading Center at the University of Tennessee talks about the importance of summer reading in low income communities.

25 Tammi 201318min

How to Deal with LGBT Issues in School

How to Deal with LGBT Issues in School

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) discusses LGBT issues in K-12 education.

25 Tammi 201318min

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