EdCast Getting the Big Picture Posted March 27, 2013 By Matt Weber In their new book, Leaving to Learn: Designing a Student Experience that Reduces Dropouts and Produces Deep Engagement in Learning, Elliot Washor, cofounder of Big Picture Learning, and collaborator Charlie Mojkowski explore the reasons kids drop out of school and how to to develop productive learning environments for adolescents. They will be at HGSE on Thursday, March 28, to discuss how out-of-school learning increases student engagement and reduces dropout rates. In this EdCast, Washor and Mojkowski discuss the themes presented in their latest book.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 The Fallout of Education Reform in Newark EdCast Equality or Equity? Jeff Duncan-Andrade discusses why schools need to be equity-focused and how equality hasn't produced the results needed EdCast Babies, Nerds, and Tweets