EdCast Lessons from "The Watsons" Posted September 18, 2013 By Matt Weber In the Walden Media film, The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- and the children's novel upon which it is based -- a family from Flint, Mich. travels on vacation to Birmingham, Ala. in the summer of 1963, only to find a world much different from the one that they are used to. In this edition of the EdCast, Randy Testa, Ed.M.'78, Ed.D.'90, vice president for education at Walden Media, discusses the historical power of the The Watsons Go to Birmingham and how the film can be used as a teaching tool.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 HBCUs, Higher Ed, and Democracy’s Future How HBCUs represent a model of higher education desperately needed to save the future of democracy EdCast How to Support Your Child’s Digital Life The challenges of raising a child in the age of digital media Ed. Magazine What It Means to Look Like a Film Director Master’s student breaks out in Hollywood as she breaks stereotypes