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
The 'Bully' Pulpit
Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully" shares stories of the film and explains why this subject is so personally important to him.
25 Jan 201315min
Can You Recognize Inappropriate Test Prep?
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Professor Daniel Koretz, an expert in school testing, discusses inappropriate test prep in schools and how, unfortunately, there is little parents can do about i...
25 Jan 201313min
Why Teaching Race Shouldn't Be Terrifying
Lawrence Blum, author of the book "High Schools, Race, and America's Future" reflects on his experience teaching a rigorous high school course on race and racism.
25 Jan 201315min
The Great Teacher Checklist
Thomas Kane, deputy director of education for the Gates Foundation and HGSE professor, discusses findings from the MET Project on measuring teacher effectiveness.
25 Jan 201314min
Sesame Street: At the Intersection of Laughter and Learning
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, shares lessons from Sesame Street, why kids (and adults) still love it, and which Muppet he calls his favorite.
25 Jan 201315min
A Conversation with Joel Klein
Joel Klein, former chancellor of NYC schools and CEO of Amplify, shares his story and his quest on incorporating innovation and technology into the classroom.
25 Jan 201316min
2020 Vision
Martha Kanter, under secretary of education, U.S. Department of Education, shares progress of President Obama's 2020 College Graduation Goal and how to improve both college access and completion.
25 Jan 201316min
