News Boston Globe Names McCartney Top Innovator Posted May 23, 2011 By Erin Ailworth Kathleen McCartney wants to get students out of the classroom as soon as she can.Why? Not everyone who implements innovative educational ideas needs a PhD, she said.To that end, McCartney and her faculty worked with Harvard’s schools of government and business to invent a professional doctorate — like a JD, MD, or MBA — for those who want to work in education. They came up with a three-year degree, called a Doctor of Education Leadership, or EdLD. It combines classes in education, business, and public policy that train students to lead large school districts, head government education agencies, or work for nonprofits like Teach for America.... Read full story on boston.com. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Forbes Highlights Revolutionary Educators News Gardner Receives Common Sense Media Award News Koretz Receives Book Award for Measuring Up