EdCast From Newark to the Ivy League Posted February 25, 2015 By Matt Weber Where Robert Peace grew up in Newark, New Jersey, it was far from a given that he would attend college, never mind an Ivy League school. His neighborhood was rough, his father was incarcerated, and his mother was struggling to make ends meet. But with hard work, determination, and the support of teachers and a mother who wanted to see him reach his full potential, Peace beat the odds, winning a full scholarship to Yale. Sadly, just nine years post-graduation, having returned to Newark to teach, Peace was murdered in an apparent drug deal. What happened?In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, writer Jeff Hobbs – Peace’s roommate at Yale – explores this question and discusses the book he wrote as a tribute to his friend, The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League.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 Urban Preparation Chezare Warren, author of "Urban Preparation," explores ways in which young urban men can be guided toward academic achievement and post-secondary success. 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 The Diversity Bargain