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This edition: Can "No Excuses" Be Excused? How Children Learn Best


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First aired: March 23, 2016.

In the wake of a controversial video of a Success Academy first-grade classroom, Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY Early Childhood Educators Dean Harriet Fayne and Professor Carmen S. Brown about those school environments which promote learning and the role of culture in determining teaching practices.

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Carmen S. Brown Professor, Early Childhood Education, Hunter College/CUNY

Dr. Harriet Fayne Dean, School of Education, Lehman College/CUNY

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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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