The Harvard EdCast

Robin Hauser Reynolds, director of the film "Code: Debugging the Gender Gap" discusses both the message and movement associated with having more women and minorities code.

Julie Goodridge, lead plaintiff in the landmark Massachusetts case Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health, reflects on her life's journey and discussed her time at HGSE.

Meira Levinson, co-editor of the book, Dilemmas of Educational Ethics, shares challenging questions of ethics, justice, and equity that educators and policy makers confront on a regular basis.

John R. Connolly, Co-Founder and Executive Director at 1647, reflects on how to design and implement family engagement strategies that support student learning and success in school.

Ellie Drago-Severson, professor at Teachers College, reflects on the value of constructive feedback, examining her new co-authored book, "Tell Me So I Can Hear You."

Paul Tough, NYTimes best selling author, examines how to make kids more motivated, engaged, and productive in the classroom.

Adam Seldow, Head of Education Partnerships at Facebook, reflects on the landscape of personalized learning and discusses why Facebook is partnering with Summit Public Schools.

Harvard professors Bob Selman and Joe Blatt reflect on 21st century learning through transmedia storytelling.

Sarah Fiarman, Lecturer at HGSE, discusses her new book "Becoming a School Principal: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn."

Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, reflects on the global constraints that girls and women face to receiving an education and what UNESCO is doing to help.

Steve Seidel, member of the HGSE faculty, discusses passion driven learning with Cristina Pato, member of the Silk Road Ensemble.

Lisa Lahey, HGSE faculty and author of the book "An Everyone Culture" discusses a radical new model for unleashing your company’s (or schools’s) potential.

Diane Moore, Senior Lecturer and the Director of the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard University, examines both the mechanics and importance of teaching religion to a global community.

Lindsay Sobel, Massachusetts Senior Executive Director of Teach Plus, reflects on the pulse of the common core state standards in MA schools.

Alejandra Y. Castillo, national director of the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce, examines whether or not the United States will continue to be globally competitive in an ever-changing economic and technological landscape.

Sandra Boynton, children's book author and illustrator, reflects on her eclectic career in the arts and examines the role of joy in her work.

Larry Cuban, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, reflects on the stability and change of teaching history in American schools.

Rodrigo Mendes, founder of an institute dedicated to inclusive education, reflects on his global quest for improving social change amongst people with disabilities.

Robert Putnam, Harvard Kennedy School professor and author of "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis” reflects on what educators can do to help restore some measure of social mobility in our society.

David Deming, associate professor at HGSE, and Beth Schueler, doctoral student at HGSE, reflect on lessons learned from the state's successful school takeover in Lawrence, MA.

Monica Higgins, professor at HGSE, shares news of an upcoming opportunity that aims to provide strategies that enhance and expand what works in education.

Teresa Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia, reflects on leadership, her role models, and tips for developing a strong culture in higher education.

Kaya Henderson, Chancellor, DC Public Schools, reflects on the complexity of education reform and examines successes and challenges during her time as chancellor.

Marty West, associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, discusses the big changes in federal legislation replacing "No Child Left Behind."

Tom Hehir, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the state of disabilities education as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Landon Patterson, the first transgender Homecoming Queen at her school in Missouri, reflects on her story of courage and love.

H. Richard Milner IV, author and professor at the University of Pittsburgh School for Education, examines ways in which we can confront poverty and race in schools and classrooms.

Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity, examines the value of blended learning in the schoolwide ecosystem.

David Deming, associate professor at HGSE, examines test based accountability as it relates to college graduation rates and future earnings.

Chester Finn, author of the book "Failing Our Brightest Kids” discusses the global challenge of educating high-ability students.

Vanessa Rodriguez, advanced doctoral student and author of the book, "The Teaching Brain,” examines the intersection of education, neuroscience, and everyday experience

P. David Pearson, Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of California - Berkeley, examines the theory and practice in reading comprehension.

Rick Hanson, author and psychologist, reflects on how educators can build inner strengths and be more mindful leaders.

Dale Russakoff, author of "The Prize," examines the troubled education reform story of Newark and reflects on what can be learned from its failure to provide system wide reform.

Stephen Ervin and Kristin Sullivan, Learning Spaces Week Co-Chairs, reflect on the future of learning spaces in education.

Peter Stokes, author of the book "Higher Education and Employability" examines new models for integrating study and work in the context of 21st century learning.

Karen Willemsen, education director for Define American, reflects on how educators can help undocumented high school students graduate informed, empowered, and thinking about furthering their education.

Bill Nave, author and research consultant, explains how and why teaching can be redesigned for classrooms in order to “reach every child.”

Roberto Rodriguez, deputy assistant to President Obama for education, examines the intersection of public policy and education, and reflects on a career that brought him from HGSE to the White House.

Farah Pandith, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, reflects on inclusion and exclusion through the lens of religious differences.

Cevin Soling, author of "The Student Resistance Handbook," shares his controversial opinions on the role of schools in the education of American youth.

Chris Minnich, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), reflects on the challenges facing states in the increasingly politicized field of education.

Jennifer Bryan, psychologist and author, discusses gender and heteronormativity with HGSE's Rick Weissbourd.

David Kirp, author and professor, argues that there is a way to rebuild the public education system and close the achievement gap for all students.

Karen Brennan, assistant professor at HGSE, shares tips for engaging students in summer coding.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), shares her thoughts on how to improve the teaching profession and why we need more excellent teachers in this country.

Jane Hirschi, author of the book 'Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools,' reflects on garden-based learning in public K–8 education.

Rick Weissbourd and Eve Ewing, researchers at HGSE, examine how to speak with youth about turmoil, strife, and community challenges--with a particular focus on what has been happening recently in Baltimore.

Andres Alonso, HGSE professor and former CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, reflects on the recent protests in Baltimore and examines their impact on schools and children in a broader national context.

Kathy Boudett, director of the Data Wise Project, shares details of her new edX course called "Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching."