Solutions to a Segregated School System
Charles Willie, professor emeritus at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the challenges of desegregating schools in Boston in the 1970's.
25 Jan 201315min
The War on Kids
Cevin Soling, director of the education documentary "The War on Kids" discusses his controversial views on the American school system.
25 Jan 201316min
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
