EdCast The Power of Convening Posted January 14, 2015 By Matt Weber On December 12, 2014, the Ed School's The Leading Edge of Early Childhood Education brought together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with the latest thinking, research, and practice in building and sustaining high-quality pre-K systems, schools, and classrooms. Among the speakers at the event was Jacqueline Jones, president of the Foundation for Child Development and former senior adviser on early learning to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. In welcoming participants to the convening, Jones expressed her hope that events such as this -- which she deemed critical to the field of early childhood education -- become a regular occurance.In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Jones reflects on the dialogue and unique collaborations among researchers and practitioners in the field of early childhood education.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 News The Leading Edge of Early Education: Expansion and Improvement for Impact On October 5, 2017, the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative brought together leaders in early education from across the country for discussions around the delivery of high-quality early learning at scale and its benefit to children and society. News The Leading Edge of Early Childhood Education The Leading Edge of Early Childhood Education brought together leading educators to engage with the latest thinking in building and sustaining high-quality prekindergarten. EdCast The Importance of Years 0–5