EdCast General Education Posted May 9, 2012 By Matt Weber At an Askwith Forum on May 2, 2012, General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and founding chairman of America's Promise Alliance, discussed education, the goals of the America's Promise Alliance organization, and the reasons why we have to become a Grad Nation with an audience at the Ed School.In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Powell reflects on his lasting commitment to improving education and shares his favorite Colin Powell quote.About the Harvard EdCast The 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 EdCast Incubating #Edtech EdCast 10 Minutes with Temple Grandin EdCast Define American In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas shares his story of being an undocumented immigrant and discusses how he hopes to change the conversation around immigration in the United States