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In the complex world of education, the Harvard EdCast keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and our communities. The EdCast is a weekly podcast about the ideas that shape education, from early learning through college and career. We talk to teachers, researchers, policymakers, and leaders of schools and systems in the US and around the world — looking fo... more

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Harvard Graduate School of Education ProfessorKaren Brennan sees classrooms as magical spaces when we begin with curiosity, not just content.

“When I think about design process, from the initial moments of young people working on projects, all the w... more

When Doug Larkin and Suzanne Poole Patzelt set out to study the relationship between teacher pay and retention, what they found surprised them.

“Without fail, no matter what school we went to, what state we were in, that was always the number one re... more

Disagreement is a part of everyday life, yet most of us avoid it whenever possible. Harvard Kennedy School Professor Julia Minson knows where and why our conversations often go wrong and how we can learn to disagree better.

Minson, whose research fo... more

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, how should schools teach this foundational document?

Harvard lecturer Eric Soto-Shed joins The Harvard EdCast to discuss how civics education is evolving from ... more

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Karen Brennan
Harvard professor researching student-centered learning
Harvard Graduate School of Education; MIT
Episode: How Questions Can Transform Student-Centered Learning
Doug Larkin
Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning
Montclair State University
Episode: Why Teachers Stay: What Research Reveals About Retention
Suzanne Poole Patzelt
Assistant Professor in the Department of Alternative Programs and University Partnerships
Turrell University
Episode: Why Teachers Stay: What Research Reveals About Retention
Julia Minson
Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of How to Disagree Better
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: How to Disagree Better: Strategies for Constructive Conversations
Gabrielle Oliveira
Associate professor at Harvard and expert on migrant education.
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: Understanding the Lives of Migrant Children in America
Jarvis Givens
Harvard professor who studies the relationship between race and power in schools.
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: Race, Power, and the Making of America's Schools
Jal Mehta
Harvard professor and co-director of the Deeper Learning Institute
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: Is Education Research Becoming Partisan?
Liz Cohen
Vice President of Policy at 50Can and author of The Future of Tutoring.
50Can
Episode: How High-Impact Tutoring Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery
Elizabeth Bonawitz
Associate professor at The Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: How Curiosity Can Unlock Learning for Every Child

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Jill Anderson
Host of a prominent educational podcast produced by Harvard's Graduate School of Education, focusing on innovative approaches to educational challenges.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Takes Harvard to state the obvious

    Most of these podcasts, I agree with 100% but they’re also nothing new. Many parents and educators have been thinking about this for a long time… Curiosity, the value of play, language immersion, and so on. But in our current US educational climate these approaches are mostly inaccessible because of costs, lotteries, or audition. Not to mention teachers don’t know what to do with kids who ask too many questions or are too rowdy.

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    j_tyson
    United States4 months ago
  • Disturbing but insightful, thanks.

    Great show, I wish you didn’t have to report on such things.

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    5
    BuffyRika
    United Statesa year ago
  • State of the Art Information

    This is the present and future of education from the hand of Harvard academics!

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    5
    __rxfx
    Mexico2 years ago
  • Pandemic state testing

    This episode was absolute garbage. Not only was it not compelling, it was convoluted and, frankly, absurd. Thinly veiled political shenanigans.

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    ppiinncckk
    United States5 years ago
  • An essential listen for lifelong learners!

    So grateful for the Harvard EdCast! No matter the topic, I gain actionable information from every episode. An incredible resource for administrators, educators, and parents alike!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the discussions relevant and actionable, particularly for educators looking to implement new strategies in classrooms.
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There are mixed opinions, with some critical of perceived elitism while others laud the expert insights offered.

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How Questions Can Transform Student-Centered Learning
Q: What strategies can educators use to start trying out these new ways of approaching their classroom?
Begin with incremental changes, introduce familiar activities with new perspectives, foreground student interests, and rely on teacher domain expertise and metacognitive scaffolding to support learners.
How Questions Can Transform Student-Centered Learning
Q: How can a teacher begin to shift toward a studio-style, self-directed learning environment without overwhelming students or losing momentum?
Tinker gradually—start with a small change, add one new strategy or activity, and build toward more student-led projects over time, leveraging collaboration and visible progress to sustain momentum.
How Questions Can Transform Student-Centered Learning
Q: Do you think we have gotten away from starting with questions in education, and how does that contrast with traditional approaches?
The approach challenges the instinct to front-load content and instead emphasizes creating space for learners to bring their questions forward, which leads to more meaningful, student-driven learning.
How to Disagree Better: Strategies for Constructive Conversations
Q: How can we approach conversations with opposing views effectively?
We can discuss with a focus on learning rather than persuading, signaling openness and curiosity.
How to Disagree Better: Strategies for Constructive Conversations
Q: What happens when we avoid disagreement?
Avoiding disagreement can create a feeling of fruitlessness and lead to unexpressed assumptions about others' views.

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What is The Harvard EdCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the critical issues in education, a weekly series explores diverse topics that influence learners, educators, and communities at large. Conversations range from the realities faced by migrant children to discussions about race and its impact on educational equity, as well as innovative approaches for post-pandemic recovery in schools. Unique in its approach, the series invites thought leaders from various educational sectors, encouraging dialogue around practical solutions to pervasive challenges in the academic landscape. Additionally, episodes highlight the importance of fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and social awareness among students, making it a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and parents seeking to ... more

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