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FreshEd is a weekly podcast that makes complex ideas in educational research easily understood. Five shows. Three languages. Airs Monday. Visit us at www.FreshEdpodcast.com Twitter: @FreshEdPodcast All FreshEd Podcasts are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Savo Heleta
Research associate at Nelson Mandela University, co-editor of the issue
Nelson Mandela University
Episode: FreshEd #416 – Higher Education in Conflict (Savo Heleta & Mario Novelli)
Maria Hantzopoulos
Associate professor of education at Vassar College
Vassar College
Episode: FreshEd #237 - Education for Peace and Human Rights (Maria Hantzopoulos & Monisha Bajaj)
Monisha Bajaj
Professor of international and multicultural education at the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
Episode: FreshEd #237 - Education for Peace and Human Rights (Maria Hantzopoulos & Monisha Bajaj)
Mary Burns
An internationally recognized expert in teacher professional development, online learning, and educational technology.
Brookings Institution
Episode: FreshEd #415 – Students in an AI World (Mary Burns)
Christian Ydesen
Professor in History of Education and Education Policy Analysis
University of Zurich
Episode: FreshEd #414 – Thinking through the Global Education Landscape (Christian Ydesen)
David Edwards
General Secretary of Education International
Education International
Episode: FreshEd #413 – Supporting Teachers in Conflict (David Edwards)
Jason Hickel
Economic anthropologist, author, and fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
International Inequalities Institute at London School of Economics
Episode: FreshEd #214 – Less is more (Jason Hickel)
Nikki Moodie
Associate Professor and Programme Director of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: FreshEd #330 – Aboriginal Voices in Education Research (Nikki Moodie)
Susan Robertson
Professor of Education at Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge and the University of Manchester
University of Cambridge; University of Manchester
Episode: FreshEd #410 – 2025 in Review (Susan Robertson & Mario Novelli)

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Will Brehm
Host of FreshEd; frequently leads in-depth discussions with education researchers and policymakers.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Thank you

    I have just finished the latest SEL episode with Yan You. It is so refreshing to hear about a unique and socially contextualised social and emotional development.

    Thanks Will for bringing so many interesting topics to my ears! I look forward to each episode.

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    5
    fffhtdrtubi
    Australia2 years ago
  • Staging-ground for educational knowledge!

    As a master's student in education and international development, I find this podcast an essential tool for learning, questioning, exploring, re-examining and developing. Featuring veteran scholars such as David Harvey and Stephen Ball, whose work I have wrestled with and referenced repeatedly in the past, whilst also introducing leading fresh voices in educational research.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Idris John Bakki
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • 💚

    I am studying global education policies and I am so happy to find this podcast! All my peers and professors are listening to your episodes! Thank you!

    A wish for the future: That would be amazing if you cover sexual education policies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    galinapelikhova
    Russia4 years ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    I was introduced to this podcast in one of my graduate school courses. We were assigned to listen to a few podcasts of interviews Will did that were relevant to the class theme for that week.

    I am now addicted. The guests bring a wealth of knowledge about education but also other areas. Will asks some great questions and pushes the interview to great depth in such a short time. I’ve learned so much from these podcasts.

    Highly recommend if you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes ... more

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    5
    Farfugnuginbutterpecan
    United States5 years ago
  • Top quality and Accessible

    High quality and relevant up to date topics on education and social justice issues in education. Experts are invited to talk about timely subjects in a more in depth manner. Every podcast so far I’ve heard has had had me glued to my headphones about events and phenomenon not covered in the news. Very accessible and I highly recommend for anyone interested in education (as a Canadian my only complaint is that it’s US focused but I think it would be a lot to ask for an international scope! - still... more

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    LatinxCanuck
    Canada5 years ago

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Accessible yet rigorous—great for researchers and students alike.
Insightful, globally informed discussions on education realism and policy.
Strong resource for education professionals seeking global perspectives.
Consistently thoughtful about the politics of education and its implications for equity.
High-quality guests and questions that push for depth without sacrificing clarity.

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FreshEd #237 - Education for Peace and Human Rights (Maria Hantzopoulos & Monisha Bajaj)
Q: What is human rights education, in brief, and how does it relate to peace education?
Human rights education teaches about rights and aims to expand and deepen the respect for rights across populations, anchoring practices in a global framework like the UN, while often intersecting with peace education as both seek to challenge injustices and cultivate transformative agency.
FreshEd #237 - Education for Peace and Human Rights (Maria Hantzopoulos & Monisha Bajaj)
Q: So can you tell me, to start, what is peace education?
Peace education is a broad field combining theory and practice aimed at dismantling violence in its direct, structural, and cultural forms, while also building conditions for just and sustainable peace, through transforming content, pedagogy, and the educational environment.
FreshEd #415 – Students in an AI World (Mary Burns)
Q: How do you weigh the benefits and harms of AI?
The benefits include productivity and task automation, while the harms involve cognitive decline and the erosion of trust in educational relationships.
FreshEd #344 – Critiquing Education in Emergencies (Jessica Oddy)
Q: Can you talk about how the field of education and emergencies is entangled with capitalism?
Oddy explains that education in emergencies is part of a humanitarian aid structure that traces back to colonial exploitation, manifesting in unequal resource distribution.
FreshEd #344 – Critiquing Education in Emergencies (Jessica Oddy)
Q: How would you describe the field of education and emergencies?
Jess Oddy describes it as addressing the educational needs of those affected by crises, highlighting the involvement of various stakeholders like NGOs and governments.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FreshEd

What is FreshEd about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on education research and policy from a global perspective, featuring interviews with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who dissect how education systems respond to technology, governance, conflict, and social equity. Episodes frequently explore foundational learning, AI in education, international education policy, and the politics of schooling, often highlighting practical implications for teachers, administrators, and researchers alike. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex academic ideas into accessible discussions, while consistently connecting theory to real-world challenges such as funding shifts, climate education, and Indigenous rights. The show tends to blend rigorous analysis with t... more

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