Lisa henson edcast final
Lisa henson edcast final by Harvard Graduate School of Education
25 Jan 201311min
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
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
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 it.
25 Jan 201313min
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
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
