EdCast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -EdCast, a Telly Award winning monthly cable program dedicated to the most pressing education issues of the day, is hosted by CUNY Professor Linda Hirsch of Hostos Community College. EdCast brings together a diverse set of viewpoints to tackle these issues and make them accessible to viewers. Many of the most important civic leaders, educators, and authors have discussed critical issues such as mayoral control of New York City schools, charter schools, arts education, restorative justice, poverty’s effect on learning, and literacy development. With Linda’s background in education supported by the professional resources of Lehman Studies, EdCast ignites serious and meaningful conversations about education.
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Episodes
"Is that Me?"The Need for Diverse Voices in Children's Books
May 20, 2024 21:26 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBCreating diverse media for children that embraces new perspectives and shares different cultures.
The Learning-Centered University:Transforming Higher Ed.
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with author and Professor Steven Mintz on The Learning Centered University.
Lights! Action! Camera!: Experiential Learning at HERO High
March 19, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBExperiential Learning at Hero High: Making a Film
The State of Our Schools: How Are We Doing?
February 19, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHas New York City reversed the pandemic’s negative effects on education? What are the key issues facing us today?
Financial Literacy: What Students Need to Know about Money
February 05, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBStudents 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.
Why They’re Leaving: Addressing Teacher Burn-Out
December 18, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWith 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.
Generative AI in HIgher Ed: The Future is Now
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAI 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.
Is the English Major Dead? The Humanities Today
October 16, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBAre 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.
What You Need to Know about Helping Kids Return to School
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Rae Jacobson about the many stressors children face returning to school - separation anxiety, conflicts with teachers, learning challenges and more - with tips and strategies for easing the adjustment.
Beyond the Class: Community Schools/After School Enrichment
August 21, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBBeyond the Class: Community Schools/After School Enrichment
The CUNY Black Male Initiative: Supporting Men of Color
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Jorge Alguera, Deputy Director of CUNY BMI about the unique obstacles faced by of men of color in enrolling and graduating from college and the University-wide CUNY BMI strategies and activities for supporting these students.
Ending Remediation at CUNY: How and Why
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe end of remediation at CUNY's community colleges marks a milestone for the University. Dr.Linda Hirsch speaks with AVC Donna Linderman about the reasons for this change and new, effective models for students in need of academic support.
Learning Mindsets and Academic Achievement
February 20, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDoes what we believe about learning affect how we learn? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with leaders of the CUNY Initiative on Learning Mindsets about the various mindsets and motivations that promote learning and well-being.
Education 2022: Hits and Misses
January 24, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY education policy expert David Bloomfield about the successes and failures of education in 2022 and what needs to be done for improved teaching and learning experiences in 2023.
Latinas in Higher Education
December 18, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBEdCast examines the inequities confronting Latina faculty in higher education. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Hostos Community College President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis and the planners of the first Latinas in Higher Education Conference about the underrepresentation of minority faculty in higher education along with advice on how Latina faculty can overcome obstacles to their success.
Literacy and Learning in Times of Crisis
November 16, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic and other natural disasters and trauma have led to new ways of teaching and learning. The editors of Literacy and Learning in Times of Crisis: Emergent Teaching through Emergencies, speak to what it’s like to teach and learn during times of turmoil, and what we have learned about dealing with future crises.
Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism
October 19, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Autism Specialist Barbara Boroson about the challenges faced by children with ASD and how inclusive classroom environments can further their development.
It's Okay to Say Gay: Children and Sexual Identity/Gender
September 21, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. Abbie Goldberg about engaging children in open conversations on sexual orientation and gender identity and what schools can do to be more inclusive of LGBTQ families.
CUNY’s 175th Birthday with Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
June 22, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBCelebrating CUNY’s 175th Birthday with Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
Revisiting the SAT/ACT: How Fair is Test Optional?
May 18, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOver 75% of colleges no longer require submission of SAT/ACT scores for admission. Has this been the expected boon for students? Has it led to increased diversity and equity? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Mike Bergin, a leader in test prep, about a test-optional admissions process and its unexpected implications for students and colleges.
Hostos President Cocco De Filippis/VP Yates: Moving Forward
April 20, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis about the challenges of being a "pandemic President" and moving forward. VP Yates offers suggestions for increasing enrollment and retention.
Zooming In & Out: Teaching Beyond Covid
March 16, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBHas higher education "returned to normal"? College faculty join Dr.Linda Hirsch to discuss the transition from online to in-person instruction and the state-of-the-art of teaching over the last two-plus years.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters
February 16, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 25.7 MBIs education complete without social and emotional learning?
Education 2022: Where are we going?
January 19, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with David Bloomfield about changes on the education horizon, the legacy of the DeBlasio administration, and education priorities for 2022.
Education 2022: What's Trending
January 19, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBEducation 2022: Where are we going? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with David Bloomfield about changes on the education horizon, the legacy of the DeBlasio administration, and education priorities for 2022.
Preventing Suicide Among Latina Teens
December 22, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBAddressing the the high suicide attempt rate among Latina teens.
Helping Special Education Students Return to School
November 17, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with RueZalia Watkins about effective strategies and supports for children with mental health and educational needs to ensure a smooth transition back to school.
The Creation of Guttman Community College: Success/Failure
October 20, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBGuttman Community College. Success or Failure?
Critical Race Theory in America's Schools
September 22, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Linda Hirsch discusses Critical Race Theory with scholars Ujju Aggarwahl and Brian Jones.
Preparing Children for Returning to School Post-Pandemic
June 23, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with NYU psychologist Dr. Jim Rodriguez about the challenges and anxieties faced by children, families and schools as children return to the classroom. A look at some strategies families and schools can employ to ease the transition to in-person learning.
Gifted and Talented Education
May 19, 2021 01:30 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Gifted & Talented experts and advocates Jonathan Plucker and April Wells about addressing the needs of gifted children and the controversies surrounding gifted education.
The Power of Picture Books
April 21, 2021 01:30 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Pamela Paul, New York Times Book Review Editor about the unique pleasures and benefits of picture books for children and adults. A read-aloud of Ms. Paul’s, Rectangle Time and suggestions for encouraging young readers
Reaching Vaccine Resisters: CONVINCE USA
March 17, 2021 01:30 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBLinda Hirsch speaks with Dr. Scott Ratzan about CONVINCE USA, a global project to promote confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.
Powerful Voices: New Approaches to Stuttering
February 17, 2021 02:30 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with speech pathologist Chaya Goldstein about changing attitudes and treatment for stuttering. Teenager Noel Mullings shares his experiences as a stutterer.
Education 2020: How COVID-19 Shaped the Curriculum
December 16, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY Professor and education analyst David Bloomfield about the year in education and what to expect from a Biden administration.
Children, Trauma & Covid-19
November 25, 2020 22:54 - 27 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. James Rodriguez about helping children cope with the impact of COVID-19 on child and adolescent mental health.
Returning to Campus during Covid-19
October 21, 2020 01:30 - 28 minutes - 28 MBDr. Linda Hirsch speaks with six college students enrolled across the country and even abroad about the decision to return to campus during Covid-19. A frank conversation about safety, social distancing and college life during the pandemic.
The Digital Divide and Covid-19
September 23, 2020 01:30 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MBWith almost all instruction delivered remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, inequities in access to digital technology and the internet have intensified. Linda Hirsch speaks with Matthew Mugo Fields of HMH about closing this digital divide and what’s needed beyond devices for effective online teaching and learning.
Distance Learning and the Pandemic
June 16, 2020 17:19 - 28 minutes binary/octet-streamThe Corona virus pandemic has shifted learning from the physical classroom to the virtual one. A look at the challenges, victories and future of the online classroom.
The CUNY Humanities Alliance: The Importance of Humanities
May 27, 2020 01:30 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBLinda Hirsch speaks with the CUNY Humanities Alliance about preparing the next generation of humanities faculty at CUNY community colleges.
Learning to Read: What the Research Says
March 24, 2020 18:20 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhy is learning to read difficult for some children? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with reading expert NYU Professor Kay Stahl about research-based principles of reading instruction. An examination of the best teaching practices for developing proficient and engaged readers.
How to Spot Fake News
February 19, 2020 02:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBLinda Hirsch speaks with Chris Link about discerning fact from fiction. Advice for all on becoming critical readers of news.
The Optional SAT and College Admissions
January 30, 2020 02:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBLinda Hirsch speaks with Akil Bello of Fairtest.org. Why are more colleges going "test optional"?
Social Media, Gaming and Mental Health
December 18, 2019 02:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIs being online making our kids unhappy? Is it hurting them? The dangers and rewards of the digital life for teens and children.
Journalism's Changing Landscape: Educating New Journalists
November 20, 2019 02:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBEducating Today's New Journalists
An Interview with CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
September 26, 2019 13:18 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAn Interview with CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us
September 18, 2019 01:30 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBInterview with Paul Tough, author: The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us