The Voice of the Teachers' Union

The Voice of the Teachers' Union

In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses protests in Madison, the continued need for unions, and shares a bit about her own personal life outside of work.

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Colleges as Courageous Spaces

Colleges as Courageous Spaces

Many college and university leaders recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work being done on their campus, but that doesn't always mean it's done for the right reasons. In...

30 Okt 201921min

Prioritizing Student Mental Health in College

Prioritizing Student Mental Health in College

Students are struggling with mental health issues on college campuses. Dr. Stephanie Pinder-Amaker, a founding director of McLean Hospital's College Mental Health Program in Massachusetts, says there...

23 Okt 201924min

Why We Need to Rethink Recess

Why We Need to Rethink Recess

Sociologist Rebecca London knows recess is an afterthought in many schools day. Too often, it's just seen as a break or a way to get some physical exercise for kids. She wants to see educators rethink...

16 Okt 201918min

Higher Education's Biggest Conundrums

Higher Education's Biggest Conundrums

David Wilson used college as a path out of poverty. Now, as the president of Morgan State University in Baltimore, he wants that to be the reality for other children too. But, for so many kids today, ...

9 Okt 201917min

Facing Challenges, Driving Success (in Chicago)

Facing Challenges, Driving Success (in Chicago)

Dr. Janice K. Jackson knew taking the role as CEO of the Chicago Public Schools would be challenging. She has inherited a history of problems in the district, but refuses to make her leadership about ...

2 Okt 201921min

A Classic Problem -- Putting Diverse Books into Practice

A Classic Problem -- Putting Diverse Books into Practice

The books children read in the classroom today look a lot like they did decades ago. Kim Parker, cofounder of #Disrupttexts, wants to change that. In this EdCast, she addresses the challenges facing e...

25 Sep 201915min

Understanding Immigration

Understanding Immigration

Regardless of how you might feel about immigration, Harvard Professor Roberto Gonzales thinks we need to better understand its implications and how it affects everyday life of immigrants and beyond. I...

18 Sep 201912min

The Quest for Deeper Learning in High Schools

The Quest for Deeper Learning in High Schools

Harvard researchers Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine talk about what they discovered while studying nontraditional, innovative high schools, and what we can learn from the pockets of great work happening arou...

1 Mai 201930min

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