EdCast Mayor Menino's Education Legacy Posted January 29, 2014 By Matt Weber On January 6, 2014, Thomas Menino had his last day as mayor of Boston after serving over 20 years in office. During his tenure, he made great advances in the area of education in the city, including decreasing the dropout rate, raising test scores, and improving processes for charter schools. In this edition of the EdCast, Menino speaks with Lecturer Richard Weissbourd about his role in reshaping Boston schools and shepherding education policy in the city over the past two decades.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 What Do Immigrant Students Need? It Isn't Just ELL Carola Suárez-Orozco discusses the social-emotional needs of immigrant students EdCast Creating Trans-Inclusive Schools The steps schools should take toward building more gender-inclusive school climates EdCast Where Have All the Students Gone? Stanford Economist Thomas Dee explores the reasons for and implications of the post-pandemic enrollment dip in public schools