EdCast Becoming a Good Citizen Posted March 21, 2012 By Matt Weber Since its founding in 1995, Citizen Schools has partnered with middle schools -- first in Boston, and now around the United States -- to implement extended-learning-time models to thousands of students in low-income neighborhoods.Eric Schwarz, Ed.M.'97, cofounder and CEO of Citizen Schools, discusses the importance of extended learning time and his vision for the service based education organization.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 EdCast Unveiling the Invisible Tony DelaRosa, Ed.M.'18, unpacks how educators teach Asian American Pacific Islander narratives — and how that can be transformed