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This edition: The ABCs of Cuban Education: How Cuba Wiped Out Illiteracy in One Year


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Episode Details

First aired: November 2, 2011.

EdCast explores issues in education today. With Linda Hirsch, Jim Carney.

Dr. Linda Hirsch visits Cuba for a first-hand look at Cuba's strides in wiping out illiteracy. The program also examines post-revolution education in Cuba today against a backdrop of social, economic and political changes. Interviews with educators in Cuba, and Jim Carney speaks with CUNY Cuban scholars in the United States.

Guest List

Prof. Laird W. Bergad Distinguished Professor of Latin American & Puerto Rican Studies, Lehman College/CUNY

Dr. Luisa Campos Director, Cuban National Museum of the Literacy Campaign

Mario Gonzalez-Corzo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics, Lehman College/CUNY

  • About this series

  • 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.

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