Yearly Archives: 2009

Colleagues Reflect on Kennedy’s Education Legacy at Askwith Forum

By Jill Anderson 11/18/2009 01:55 pm | Add a Comment

Although much of country is familiar with the late Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy’s efforts in healthcare reform, he was also a leading force behind such education policies as Goals 2000, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and the Direct Loan Program. Read More…

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From Appian Way to Hollywood

By Jill Anderson 10/14/2009 01:40 pm | 1 Comment

Neal Baer, Ed.M.’79, Hollywood screenwriter and producer, returned to the Ed School last week to discuss the power of storytelling and give advice to HGSE students eager to make their way in the television and movie industry. Read More…

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Harvard

By Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar 04/30/2009 02:32 pm | 2 Comments

On April 30, 2009, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Harvard and gave a talk, “Educating the Heart,” at Memorial Church. The event, cosponsored by the Ed School and Harvard Divinity School, was covered live by doctoral candidate Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar, on our HGSE Live feed on Twitter. Read More…

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Paternalism: How Some Schools Beat the Achievement Gap

By Amanda Dagg 04/28/2009 01:41 pm | 1 Comment

While the achievement gap has been a pressing issue in American education for many years, a recent Askwith Education Forum provided examples of schools where it is nearly a thing of the past. Read More…

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Hollywood Comes to the Askwith Education Forum

By Jill Anderson 04/21/2009 01:00 pm | Add a Comment

At the Askwith Education Forum, “Plots and Provocations: Learning from the Movies,” two prominent Hollywood executives discussed how education and social awareness are the main missions of their productions. Read More…

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Follow “Informing the Debate” Live on Twitter

By admin 03/30/2009 02:11 pm | Add a Comment

Can’t be at Wednesday’s panel discussion looking at Boston’s charter, pilot, and traditional public schools, but don’t want to wait for a news story the next day? That’s not a problem. As the event is happening, Ed School doctoral candidate Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar will be giving a blow-by-blow account on Twitter.com. Read More…

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Achievement Gap the Focus at Askwith Education Forum

By Jill Anderson 03/16/2009 02:57 pm | 4 Comments

Attendees of the March 10 Askwith Education Forum took home one message from the panelists: Yes, we can close the achievement gap. Read More…

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Keeping Hope Alive

By Amanda Dagg 03/03/2009 01:50 pm | Add a Comment

There is increased interest across the country in educating and preparing youth for a civically engaged life. These efforts were the topic of discussion at the February 25 Askwith Education Forum, “Keeping Hope Alive: Capitalizing on a New Era of Youth Civic Engagement.” Read More…

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