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Harvard EdCast: A Real Wise Guy

By Matt Weber 05/16/2013 09:39 am | Add a Comment

In this edition of the EdCast, gerentologist Karl Pillemer, professor of human development at Cornell University, discusses his book, “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” (Photo by Paul Nicholson/Flickr.) Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Gardner’s Greatest Hits

By Matt Weber 04/29/2013 03:23 pm | Add a Comment

Professor Howard Gardner reflects on his academic “greatest hits” and shares insight on where he does his best thinking. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: The San Diego Superintendent Story

By Matt Weber 04/24/2013 03:46 pm | Add a Comment

Richard Lee Colvin, author of the book, “Tilting at Windmills,” shares his thoughts on school reform, San Diego, and America’s race to renew public education. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Discussing Tragedy with Children

By Matt Weber 04/16/2013 02:58 pm | Add a Comment

Lecturer Richard Weissbourd speaks to Adjunct Lecturer Betsy Groves, founding director of the Child Witness to Violence Project, about how parents and teachers can properly discuss with their kids the meaning and impact of the recent tragedy in Boston. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Sticks and Stones

By Matt Weber 04/10/2013 09:00 am | Add a Comment

Emily Bazelon, author of the book “Sticks and Stones,” shares insight into writing about bullying while reflecting on her own experience with it. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: The Education Storyteller

By Matt Weber 04/03/2013 04:13 pm | Add a Comment

John Merrow, Ed.D.’73, education correspondent for “PBS NewsHour” and president of Learning Matters, reflects on why this is both the best of times and the worst of times in education journalism. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Getting the Big Picture

By Matt Weber 03/27/2013 04:04 pm | Add a Comment

Elliot Washor, cofounder of Big Picture Learning, and collaborator Charlie Mojkowski discuss their new book, “Leaving to Learn: Designing a Student Experience that Reduces Dropouts and Produces Deep Engagement in Learning.” Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Adaptive Ed Tech

By Matt Weber 03/13/2013 04:23 pm | Add a Comment

Jessie Woolley-Wilson, president and CEO of DreamBox Learning, shares insights into the future of adaptive learning and data in education technology. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Girl Rising

By Matt Weber 03/06/2013 12:01 pm | Add a Comment

Richard Robbins, director of the documentary “Girl Rising,” reflects on how his film is hoping to create greater awareness around girls education across the world and launch a movement. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Edelman Makes Some Noise

By Matt Weber 02/27/2013 01:58 pm | Add a Comment

Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, reflects on the Newtown shooting, school violence, gun control, and how, above all, we must continue to protect the world’s children. Read More…

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