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When men express passion, evaluators infer that they’re going to be more diligent, or more likely to work hard and put in time and effort toward their jobs. That inference is especially beneficial for men who are competent but not top performers.
Conversely, because of societal stereotypes that already associate women with traits like diligence and hard work, women expressing passion are not perceived as “surprisingly diligent” but rather “diligent as expected.”
Harvard's Eric Soto-Shed shares strategies for teaching the election.
In this episode of the EdCast, Soto-Shed offers strategies for navigating the challenges of teaching an election, such as focusing on critical thinking skills, connecting election topics to broader course themes, and presenting issues factually without heavy bias. Finally, he highlights the emotional and logistical challenges of post-election classroom discussions, particularly during highly contentious election cycles.
Niobe Way discusses the crisis of connection among boys and young men, focusing on how societal norms about masculinity suppress emotional vulnerability and deep friendships.
Drawing from her research and interviews with boys over the past three decades, Niobe Way, a professor of developmental psychology at New York University, reveals how boys in early adolescence express a strong desire for close, emotionally intimate friendships, but as they grow older, societal pressures cause them to suppress these feelings. She calls this a crisis of connection and it’s affecting all of us.
In the episode, Way advocates for a rethinking of not only how we raise boys, but all children, stressing the value of fostering emotional intelligence, empathy, and deep connections with others.
Elliot Haspel discusses the challenges and potential solutions for universal childcare in the U.S.
Elliot Haspel believes universal childcare can happen in America, especially because it affects everyone across red and blue lines. Haspel, senior fellow at Capita, says part of the challenge is recognizing that childcare is something Americans seen as a public good.
In this episode, Haspel discusses the challenges and potential solutions for universal childcare in the U.S.
For decades, Shakeshaft has studied sexual misconduct by school employees and served as a lead expert witness in hundreds of cases. In her book, “Organizational Betrayal: How Schools Enable Sexual Misconduct and How to Stop It,” she unveils a problem that is deeply entrenched in our schools and calls for greater awareness and action to protect students.
In this episode, Shakeshaft stresses how educators are responsible for reporting suspicious actions without having to determine whether the behavior is truly harmful and shares strategies for educators and families to recognize, report, and prevent these incidents from happening in their schools.
When it comes to making an impact on school outcomes, Harvard Professor Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell says we often overlook the power of relationships within the school. She studies the intricate dynamics of relationships within schools and how they shape outcomes for students, teachers, and institutions.
In this episode, Bridwell-Mitchell shares how leveraging social networks can spark meaningful change, and why schools must embrace both the complexity and the power of human connection to achieve lasting success.
Edward Clapp wants education to shift from a traditional, individualistic view of creativity toward a participatory, socially distributed perspective. Clapp, principal investigator at Harvard’s Project Zero and co-author of, “The Participatory Creativity Guide for Educators,” doesn’t see creativity as a personal trait some people "possess" or "are," instead he proposes that everyone can "participate" in creativity.
In this episode, Clapp explains the participatory approach to creativity, and how it can empower students by validating diverse contributions and helping them develop purpose in the world.
The superintendent’s role is challenging and always evolving but too often educators step into this leadership position not fully prepared for what’s ahead. As a position with high turnover and equally high isolation at times, Lindsay Whorton, The Holdsworth Center president, says we need to be more upfront about the role if we are to attract, support, and retain leaders.
In this episode, Whorton discusses whether the superintendent position has changed and why it’s necessary to reframe the role to inspire a new generation of leaders to step into this role.
Andrew Tucker says the growing adoption of Portraits of a Graduate in K-12 education is a way to address gaps in education and prepare students to thrive in an evolving workforce. Portraits of a Graduate (POG) are frameworks, adopted by a state or district, that defines the skills and competencies students should have upon graduation, extending beyond academic benchmarks.
As part of a CASEL report this year, Tucker, director of policy, highlights how states and districts are adopting POGs to equip students with essential "durable skills" like critical thinking, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. About 20 states have created these frameworks. He explains that these portraits are developed with input from diverse stakeholders—educators, parents, employers, and community members—and aim to address the disconnect between what schools teach and the skills employers and society demand. Some states like Nevada, North Carolina, and Utah are implementing these frameworks and aligning them with career and social-emotional learning goals.
In this episode, Tucker calls on educators and policymakers to embrace Portraits of a Graduate as a means to foster an equitable, relevant, and future-focused education.
Harvard's Ying Xu shares how artificial intelligence impacts children's development.
Xu studies the impact of AI on children’s development. She highlights that children can learn effectively from AI when it’s designed with proper learning principles. For instance, AI companions that ask questions during activities like reading can improve children's comprehension and vocabulary. However, Xu emphasizes that while AI can simulate some educational interactions, it cannot fully replicate the deeper engagement and relationship-building that come from human interaction, particularly when it comes to follow-up questions or personalized conversations that are important for language and social development.
In this EdCast episode, Xu shares what we know so far about how AI impacts children’s development and the importance of AI literacy, where children are taught to understand the limitations and potential misinformation from AI, as well as the need for both developers and educators to promote critical evaluation of AI-generated content.
Nutrition student Carisha Pranyoto, MPH '27, has used her work experience at @unicefusa and interest in global health issues such as child malnutrition to guide her studies at Harvard Chan School.
Mindfulness starts with a shift in perspective.
Watch the full episode with Dr. Ellen Langer from @harvard to uncover how mindfulness can transform your life and lead to lasting happiness.
We’re kicking off the new year with an incredible guest whose work has shaped industries and redefined what leadership and education can achieve. Joseph Fuller, a professor of management at Harvard Business School and co-founder of the iconic Monitor Group, joins us for an unforgettable conversation.
Here’s what you’ll hear in this inspiring episode:
Harvard roots that run deep: Joseph shares personal anecdotes, including being babysat by the wife of the Harvard Business School dean as a child and how those early connections shaped his journey back to teach at his alma mater.
Co-founding the Monitor Group: Partnering with Michael Porter, Fuller helped build one of the world’s most influential consulting firms, changing how companies approach strategy and competition.
Advancing workforce strategy: As a leading researcher, Joseph dives into how businesses and educational institutions can align workforce goals with success, fostering innovation and resilience.
Transforming higher education with WGU: Fuller’s collaboration with Western Governors University has driven impactful changes, emphasizing accessibility, affordability, and workforce readiness for students across the nation.
Lessons on leadership: Joseph shares thought-provoking insights on strategy, management, and how leaders can adapt in today’s rapidly changing world.
Whether you’re in education, business, or simply love a great story, this episode is packed with actionable insights and moments of inspiration.
Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, accomplished author, and leading specialist on the impacts of nutrition on mental health.
As the author of the bestselling book, "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind," she champions the ketogenic diet as a cornerstone intervention in managing and improving mental health outcomes. With a professional focus on psychiatric nutrition, Dr. Ede is also known for her educational efforts, including her CME-accredited course on ketogenic diets for mental health.
She has dedicated over 15 years to practice, research, and teaching on the interplay between diet and brain function
Jimmy Carter and James Agee ’32 - Why this “sovereign prince of the English language” touched the president’s heart
Jimmy Carter’s favorite book, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by James Agee and Walker Evans, resonated deeply with him during his 1976 presidential campaign. The book, a poetic exploration of the lives of impoverished tenant farmers in the 1930s, paralleled Carter's own rural upbringing in Georgia. Agee's empathetic and richly descriptive writing captured the dignity and struggles of the human spirit, inspiring Carter with its profound social critique and artistry. The work’s enduring impact reflects Carter’s lifelong passion for literature, justice, and human connection.
New course brings public health and design students together to learn what makes buildings “healthy”
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Design (GSD) are officially cross-listing the Healthy Buildings course for the first time in Spring 2025. Co-taught by Dr. Joe Allen and Dr. Holly W. Samuelson, the course merges public health and design disciplines, enabling students to explore strategies for improving indoor air quality, reducing toxic exposures, enhancing thermal resilience, and addressing climate challenges. Scheduled for January 30–April 24, 2025, the course alternates between Harvard Chan and GSD campuses, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
This AI paper from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Harvard Unveils TXpredict for Predicting Microbial Transcriptomes
TXpredict, a novel framework developed by researchers at Beijing Institute of Technology and Harvard, uses annotated genome sequences and a pre-trained protein language model (ESM2) to predict transcriptomes. By integrating protein embeddings, evolutionary constraints, and condition-specific features, it overcomes limitations of experimental RNA sequencing and prior computational models. Tested on 22 bacterial and 10 archaeal species, TXpredict demonstrated high accuracy (mean Spearman correlation 0.53 for bacteria, 0.42 for archaea) and scalability, analyzing genomes in 22 minutes. It extends insights into unculturable microbes, gene regulation, and adaptive mechanisms, enhancing synthetic biology and ecological studies. Limitations include reliance on RNA-seq data and exclusion of non-coding RNAs.
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