EdCast The Jazz in Teaching Posted February 15, 2012 By Matt Weber On February 7, jazz musician and educator Wynton Marsalis visited the Ed School for the discussion, “Educating for Moral Agency and Engaged Citizenship,” touching on how jazz concepts can be applied to life both in and outside the classroom. In this EdCast, Marsalis, explains how the spirit of music informs his unprecedented series of ongoing Harvard lectures.About the Harvard EdCastThe Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles Askwith Education Forum The Pursuit of Hipponess Children's author and illustrator Sandra Boynton presents a visual retrospective of her work at the Askwith Forum on Tuesday, February 23. EdCast 10 Minutes with Temple Grandin Temple Grandin shares insight into the way she thinks, reflects on the state of autism awareness, and even reveals her favorite Claire Danes movie News HSRA @ HGSE: Lessons on Diversity and Innovation from Hip Hop High Staff and students from the nation’s one-and-only High School for Recording Arts — “Hip Hop High” — talk about the transformative charter school's model centered around the music industry and the recording arts.