EdCast

EdCast speaks with students in the NextGen Public Health Scholars program about this unique transfer partnership between Hostos Community College and Columbia University. Hostos Provost Andrea Fabrizio, Columbia Dean Curtis Rogers, and NextGen Scholars Hawa Antonet Abraham and Deneisha Noble describe moving from Hostos to Columbia and the shift toward greater access and diversity in public health...

Discussion on NYC's Education Committees with Council Member Eric Dinowitz

New York is changing how high school students graduate by no longer requiring Regents exams and focusing instead on real-world readiness. What does this look like inside a real school? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with the Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Principal and a student from United Charter High Schools to examine what it means to implement the new “Portrait of a Graduate” requirements along w...

Opening pathways to college and careers for adult learners.

David C. Bloomfield: Insights from a Leading Voice in Education

Civics education and engagement have faded from the curriculum at a time when they are more essential than ever. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY experts about what students of all ages - from pre-k through college- need to know to function in a democracy.

Can AI deliver on its promise to improve both teaching and learning? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dacia Toll, co-founder and co-creator of Coursemojo, an AI-powered teaching assistant about what this model offers and its implications for the effective integration of instruction and technology.

Great teachers are one of education's most important forces. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with three winners of the prestigious Flag Award for Excellence in Teaching. Their teaching, dedication, and insights remind us of the power and contributions of great teachers everywhere.

Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Lisa Gitelson about the nurturing power of nature through the Fresh Air Funds summer programs for urban children. From campfires to connections, it's the joy of discovery that fosters social, emotional and cognitive gains for kids with limited exposure to the outdoors.

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

The Neurodiversity Alliance was founded by and for students. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with three Alliance representatives who are improving the outcomes for students who learn differently. Their compelling stories and advice as neurodivergent learners enable us to better understand the strengths, benefits and challenges of this diversity.

The high school path to graduation presents students with many new options including earning college credits and graduating high school with an A.A. degree.

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Trump and Education: Round 2. What can we expect.

Dr. Linda Hirsch discusses the new reading programs with Professor Katie P. Miles

Do political conversations belong in the classroom?

EdCast examines the racial politics of education.

Creating diverse media for children that embraces new perspectives and shares different cultures.

Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with author and Professor Steven Mintz on The Learning Centered University.

Experiential Learning at Hero High: Making a Film

Has New York City reversed the pandemic’s negative effects on education? What are the key issues facing us today?

Students are worried about money, but do they know enough to manage it successfully? Dr. Linda Hirsch and guests delve into the ABCs of financial literacy providing valuable information about what students - and all of us - need to know about money.

With burn-out increasing, teachers continue to leave the profession. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with HMH VP Francie Alexander to discuss research on teacher dissatisfaction and what can be done to retain teachers and attract a new generation to their ranks.

AI and Generative AI are the hottest topics in education today. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY educators to discuss the uses, benefits, limitations and concerns regarding the widespread use of these tools.

Are students still interested in the humanities? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with English and literature scholars about the value of the humanities and how to reverse declining enrollments. A look at the state and fate of the humanities today.