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
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
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
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
Building Movements
John Jackson, president and CEO of The Schott Foundation reflects on closing the opportunity gap in public schools across the country.
25 Jan 201311min
Parenting Pedagogy
Eve Sullivan, founder and president of Parents Forum discusses how raising children connects all families, regardless of background or social status, and that all families can be strengthened by impro...
25 Jan 201310min
A Lifelong Student-Athlete
Domonique Foxworth, NFL cornerback and president of the NFL Players Association shares his personal story of being a lifelong student athlete.
25 Jan 201322min
Luminaries in Higher Education
Drew Faust, president of Harvard University, discusses her time as president, the opportunities and challenges currently facing the university, and how she reflects on her own journey.
25 Jan 201315min
