EdCast

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EdCast 198 -- Global Minds: Learning without Borders through COIL

Navigating today's world requires the ability to live and work together with people from other cultural backgrounds and countries. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with three CUNY faculty about their experiences with Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). Students and faculty from CUNY and abroad also speak to the project's deep impact on their education and global understanding.

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EdCast 197 -- Education Interrupted: The Trump Effect, Round 2

Trump’s second term in office augurs great changes to the educational landscape. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with education policy expert Halley Potter about the potential impact on students, teachers and families of Trump’s proposals and the Republican education agenda.

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EdCast 196 -- Earl Monroe Renaissance Basketball High School HS: The Power of a Ball and a Book

The Earl Monroe Basketball High School believes in the power of a book and a ball to change the world. This new Bronx charter school harnesses students’ love of basketball, not to create new players, but as both a teaching tool and as a pathway to the many careers in and around then sport. Join me today as I speak with staff and students about the basketball eco-system and this unique approach to student achievement within and beyond the classroom.

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About This Show

EdCast is a program created by educators to tackle today’s most pressing education issues. Hosted by literacy expert and CUNY professor Dr. Linda Hirsch, EdCast brings together diverse and expert viewpoints to provide in-depth analysis of issues from pre-K to post-secondary instruction. Through interviews with notable educators, researchers, authors, students and government leaders, the program seeks to clarify the often-polarizing conversations surrounding education today – frequently delving into important topics well-before the popular press. These include learning to read, restorative justice, Latinas in higher education, news literacy, and the impact of COVID-19 on students. With Linda’s background and connections to innovators in the field, EdCast ignites meaningful conversations about education and its vital role in society.