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This edition: EdCast 88 — Poverty and Education: The True Connection


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Episode Details

Original tape date: February 10, 2015. First aired: April 29, 2015.

Linda Hirsch interviews Kim Nauer, researcher at the Center for New York City Affairs, on the the harmful effects of poverty on the education of New York City’s school children. Jim Carney visits a community school coping with these issues.

Guest List

Kim Nauer Researcher, Center for New York City Affairs

Luis Torres Principal, Community School 55

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  • 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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