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 improving communication and increasing emotional awareness.
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
Transformational Leadership
Richard Elmore, professor of educational leadership at HGSE, provides insight into the people and programs attempting to strengthen the quality of leadership in the education sector.
25 Jan 201313min
Mayor Fenty's Big Move(ment)
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Adrian Fenty, former mayor of Washington D.C., shares his thoughts on reforming public education in the district, hiring Michelle Rhee, and being a movie star.
25 Jan 201316min
