EdCast Straight-Talking Education Posted January 30, 2013 By Matt Weber An educator, political scientist, and author, Frederick "Rick" Hess, Ed.M.'90, studies K-12 and higher education issues including urban education, accountability, charter schooling and school vouchers, teacher licensure, local governance, and school finance. On January 29, Hess was one of several panelists discussing their visions of the future of education at the Askwith Forum, "The Futures of School Reform." In this EdCast, Hess, resident scholar and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the forthcoming Cage-Busting Leadership, reflects on his personal story of learning and his role in the education reform movement.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 Addicted to Reform John Merrow, Ed.D.'73, former education correspondent for the "PBS NewsHour," shares insights from his new book "Addicted to Reform: A 12-Step Program to Rescue Public Education." EdCast The Ed Reform Menu Ed. Magazine Harvard EdCast: Straight-Talking Education