Eight Decades of Education
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Mel King, educator and founder of the South End Technology Center shares his thoughts, wisdom, and perspective on education over eight decades in the South End o...
25 Jan 201313min
Lessons from the United Nations
U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Thompson discusses the role of education in sustainable development, an upcoming 'Earth Summit' in Rio, and life at the U.N.
25 Jan 201317min
Lisa henson edcast final
Lisa henson edcast final by Harvard Graduate School of Education
25 Jan 201311min
Leaving No Child Behind
Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund reflects on her work defending the cause of children, her life and leadership, and preparing for countless commencement spee...
25 Jan 201317min
Lawyer and Teacher
Martha L. Minow, dean of the Harvard Law School shares her thoughts on the convergence of education and law, her new book 'In Brown's Wake', and teaching a young Barack Obama.
25 Jan 201310min
The National Opinion on School Reform
Martin West, assistant professor of education at HGSE shares surprising new data on the public's perception of school reform.
25 Jan 201316min
The Literary Life of Lois Lowry
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Lois Lowry, author of The Giver and Number the Stars discusses children's literature, reading, and her books (slowly) being made into movies.
25 Jan 201312min
Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy
Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on children’s learning with shows such as “Dinosaur Train” and ...
25 Jan 201311min
