Beyond 'Waiting for Superman'
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, director of Waiting for "Superman", discusses his film and its impact on education reform.
25 Jan 201312min
A Steward of the Profession
Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association discusses the perception of unions, his personal legacy, and how to make the teaching profession more of a dream job for young Americans.
25 Jan 201310min
I Play a Teacher on TV
Jim True-Frost, cast member of the HBO series "The Wire" discusses portraying Baltimore public school teacher Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski and the impact his character has on education in media.
25 Jan 201318min
Celebrating World Teachers' Day
Qian Tang, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO discusses how WTD is experienced around the world.
25 Jan 201313min
The Urban Education Toolkit
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Warren Simmons, Executive Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University shares his insights on improving urban schools in America. Direct download: simmons.mp3
25 Jan 201322min
Toxic Stress in Early Childhood
Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress during early childhood.
25 Jan 201314min
Who's the Boss of Education?
Tony Danza, actor and author of "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had" shares experiences from his year as a rookie teacher at Northeast High.
25 Jan 201310min
Holding Reformers Accountable
Whitney Tilson, investor and champion of education initiatives, from KIPP to TFA, discusses genuine school reform and reflects on why he spends his free time committed to this fight.
25 Jan 201318min
