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Syndication

Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully" shares stories of the film and explains why this subject is so personally important to him. 

Direct download: lee_hirsch.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 9:25 PM

Wynton Marsalis, musician and educator, opens up on how the spirit of music informs his unprecedented series of ongoing Harvard lectures.  

Direct download: wynton_edcast.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 9:13 PM

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education reflects on the future of ed schools, college tuition increases, and makes predictions for Harvard men's basketball.  

Direct download: arne_edcast.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 12:06 AM

Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shares new research on the lingering effects of toxic stress during early childhood. 

Direct download: toxic_stress.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 7:41 PM

David Brooks, New York Times op-ed columnist and author of the book, "The Social Animal" opens up on his writing, human nature and what he would say to Martians.  

Direct download: david_brooks.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 6:35 PM

Educational rappers Scott Free and Shoeless Jeff discuss how they are using hip hop and 'smart songs' to effectively teach social studies both inside and outside the classroom.  

Direct download: smart_songs_edcast.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 7:21 PM

Susan Sclafani, vice president of programs for the Pearson Foundation shares insight into the new digital curriculum being developed to adopt the common core standards. 

Direct download: susan_sclafani_edcast.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 6:34 PM

 Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of  the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on children’s learning with shows such as “Dinosaur Train” and “Sid the Science Kid.”

Direct download: lisa_henson_edcast_final.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 11:31 PM

Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company reflects on the legacy that her family has had on children's television and their continued impact on the future of the industry. 

Direct download: lisa_henson_edcast_1.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 8:49 PM

Three UNESCO HIV education specialists discuss the role of teachers and schools in educating students around HIV/AIDS awareness and the importance of World AIDS Day. 

Direct download: world_aids_day_podcast.mp3
Category:education -- posted at: 11:49 PM