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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 abo…
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"Portrait of a Graduate": The New High School Diploma
Hidden gemNew York State is phasing in a "Portrait of a Graduate" model that would make Regents exams non-mandatory for high school graduation starting in fall 2027.
Mar 19, 2026·28m·1 clip - 2
Why Adult Literacy Matters Now
Hidden gemEdCast with Linda Hirsch centers on adult literacy at CUNY, and Hirsch says the issue matters because 2.2 million New Yorkers need classes while public funding reaches fewer than 3%.
Feb 13, 2026·28m·2 clips - 3
In Conversation with David C. Bloomfield: Insights
Hidden gemEdCast's interview with David C.
Jan 15, 2026·28m·2 clips - 4
We The People: Civics Matters
Hidden gemEdCast’s "We The People: Civics Matters" connects civics education to preschool media, K-12 social studies, and local voting power.
Nov 19, 2025·27m·2 clips - 5
Chalk, Talk and Chatbots: AI in the Classroom
Linda Hirsch uses EdCast's "Chalk, Talk and Chatbots: AI in the Classroom" to ask whether AI can deliver on promises like personalized learning, better access, and stronger outcomes.
Oct 16, 2025·27m·1 clip - 6
Excellence in Teaching: New York City Flag Award Winners
Sep 18, 2025·28m - 7
The Fresh Air Fund: Country Lessons for City Kids
Jun 20, 2025·27m - 8
Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter
Apr 28, 2025·27m - 9
The Neurodiversity Alliance: Students Empowering Students
Mar 20, 2025·29m - 10
Beyond the Bell: Changing Paths to High School Graduation
Feb 20, 2025·27m - 11
Global Minds: Learning without Borders through COIL
Jan 16, 2025·28m - 12
Education Interrupted: The Trump Effect, Round 2
Dec 19, 2024·28m - 13
Embracing the Science of Reading
Oct 17, 2024·27m - 14
Teaching Politics in Education
Sep 19, 2024·28m - 15
The Racial Politics of Education
Jun 17, 2024·28m - 16
"Is that Me?"The Need for Diverse Voices in Children's Books
May 20, 2024·26m - 17
The Learning-Centered University:Transforming Higher Ed.
Apr 15, 2024·28m - 18
Lights! Action! Camera!: Experiential Learning at HERO High
Mar 19, 2024·28m - 19
The State of Our Schools: How Are We Doing?
Feb 19, 2024·28m - 20
Financial Literacy: What Students Need to Know about Money
Feb 5, 2024·27m - 21
Why They’re Leaving: Addressing Teacher Burn-Out
Dec 18, 2023·27m - 22
Generative AI in HIgher Ed: The Future is Now
Nov 20, 2023·27m - 23
Is the English Major Dead? The Humanities Today
Oct 16, 2023·27m - 24
What You Need to Know about Helping Kids Return to School
Sep 18, 2023·28m - 25
Beyond the Class: Community Schools/After School Enrichment
Aug 21, 2023·26m - 26
The CUNY Black Male Initiative: Supporting Men of Color
Jun 19, 2023·27m - 27
Ending Remediation at CUNY: How and Why
Mar 20, 2023·28m - 28
Learning Mindsets and Academic Achievement
Feb 20, 2023·27m - 29
Education 2022: Hits and Misses
Education policy expert David Bloomfield discusses the successes and failures of K-12 education in 2022 and what lies ahead.
Jan 24, 2023·26m - 30
Latinas in Higher Education
Dec 18, 2022·28m - 31
Literacy and Learning in Times of Crisis
Host Linda Hirsch discusses crisis pedagogy with editors of a new book on teaching during emergencies like COVID-19.
Nov 16, 2022·27m - 32
Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism
An interview with an autism expert and parent discussing challenges and classroom environments for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Oct 19, 2022·27m - 33
It's Okay to Say Gay: Children and Sexual Identity/Gender
Sep 21, 2022·28m - 34
CUNY’s 175th Birthday with Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
An interview with CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez discussing the university's 175-year history and its mission.
Jun 22, 2022·27m - 35
Revisiting the SAT/ACT: How Fair is Test Optional?
This episode debates the role of standardized tests in college admissions, featuring a test prep expert who advocates for their value.
May 18, 2022·28m - 36
Hostos President Cocco De Filippis/VP Yates: Moving Forward
Apr 20, 2022·29m - 37
Zooming In & Out: Teaching Beyond Covid
Mar 16, 2022·28m - 38
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters
Feb 16, 2022·27m - 39
Education 2022: What's Trending
Jan 19, 2022·28m - 40
Preventing Suicide Among Latina Teens
Dec 22, 2021·28m - 41
Helping Special Education Students Return to School
Nov 17, 2021·29m - 42
The Creation of Guttman Community College: Success/Failure
Oct 20, 2021·28m - 43
Critical Race Theory in America's Schools
Sep 22, 2021·29m - 44
Preparing Children for Returning to School Post-Pandemic
Jun 23, 2021·29m - 45
Gifted and Talented Education
May 19, 2021·29m - 46
The Power of Picture Books
Apr 21, 2021·28m - 47
Reaching Vaccine Resisters: CONVINCE USA
Mar 17, 2021·29m - 48
Powerful Voices: New Approaches to Stuttering
Feb 17, 2021·28m - 49
Education 2020: How COVID-19 Shaped the Curriculum
Dec 16, 2020·26m - 50
Children, Trauma & Covid-19
Nov 25, 2020·28m