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Harvard EdCast: Behind Glee Ed

By Matt Weber 05/16/2012 10:30 am | Add a Comment

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In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Michael Hitchcock, writer and producer of the TV show “Glee,” shares his behind the scenes perspective on writing student storylines and prosocial messages for the popular school-based show. Read More…

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Quality Control: Devon Tutak

By Marin Jorgensen 09/06/2011 03:04 pm | Add a Comment

Devon Tutak, Ed.M.’04, knows kids watch too much TV. Still, she thinks we need to stretch beyond the debate of how much, and begin concentrating more on what. Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: I Play a Teacher on TV

By newseditor 06/22/2011 03:39 pm | Add a Comment

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Jim True-Frost, cast member of the HBO series, “The Wire,” discusses portraying Baltimore public school teacher Roland “Prez” Pryzbylewski and the impact his character has had on education in media. Read More…

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TV Races Toward its Future: Disney/ABC’s Anne Sweeney, Ed.M.’80, at Askwith Forum

By Corydon Ireland 09/21/2010 03:59 pm | Add a Comment

Anne Sweeney, Ed.M.’80, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group, spoke at an Askwith Forum on September 20. (Photo by Justin Ide/Harvard News Office.) Read More…

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Lecturer Joe Blatt on 40 Years of Sesame Success

By Jill Anderson 11/12/2009 01:18 pm | 3 Comments

HGSE Lecturer Joe Blatt, Ed.M.’77, director of the Technology, Innovation, and Education program, talks about the amazing success of Sesame Street and its impact on education — and the Ed School. 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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