EdCast

Recent Episodes

EdCast 210 -- Inside NYC’s Committees on Education with Council Member Eric Dinowitz

What happens when lawmakers help shape schools? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CM Eric Dinowitz about the inside workings of NYC's Education Committees. From City Hall to the classroom, it's a deep dive into how these Committees affect education across the city and how New Yorkers can have their voices heard.

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EdCast 209 -- “Portrait of a Graduate”: The New High School Diploma

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 with early results and challenges.

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EdCast 208 -- Why Adult Literacy Matters Now

Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with three adult literacy experts about how CUNY and the City are opening pathways to college and careers for adult learners whose education has been interrupted. These programs expand access and strengthen the pathways that connect education, opportunity and the public good. An important look at providing second chances through adult literacy programs and services.

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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.