EdCast Building Movements Posted April 11, 2012 By Matt Weber Recently, John H. Jackson, Ed.M.’98, Ed.D.’01, president and CEO of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, presented the opening keynote for the 10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) at the Ed School. In his address, Jackson touched on the AOCC's theme of disrupting the discourse, suggesting that killing off “bad models” in education is the way to make systemic changes.In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Jackson reflects on how we can close the opportunity gap in public schools across the country.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