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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 about education.

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A Matter of Faith: Teaching Religious Tolerance

2026/09/15

Fostering religious tolerance is imperative in a polarized world. What schools and universities can do to cultivate awareness and tolerance for the religious beliefs of others.

Summer Rising: Keeping Kids on Track all Summer Long

2026/06/18

School may be out for the summer, but learning doesn’t need to stop. Summer Rising is a citywide program offering children in K-8 a summer filled with academics and enrichment activities such as field trips, STEM, arts and sports. Deputy Chancellor Kevin Moran discusses this ambitious program, and how it is transforming what summer looks like for New York City families.

NextGen Scholars: New Pathways to Public Health Leadership

2026/05/20

EdCast speaks with students in the NextGen Public Health Scholars program about this unique transfer partnership between Hostos Community College and Columbia University. Hostos Provost Andrea Fabrizio, Columbia Dean Curtis Rogers, and NextGen Scholars Hawa Antonet Abraham and Deneisha Noble describe moving from Hostos to Columbia and the shift toward greater access and diversity in public health education and careers.

Inside NYC’s Education Committees with Eric Dinowitz

2026/04/16

Discussion on NYC's Education Committees with Council Member Eric Dinowitz

"Portrait of a Graduate": The New High School Diploma

2026/03/19

New York is changing how high school students graduate by no longer requiring Regents exams and focusing instead on real-world readiness. What does this look like inside a real school? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with the Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Principal and a student from United Charter High Schools to examine what it means to implement the new “Portrait of a Graduate” requirements along with early results and challenges.

Why Adult Literacy Matters Now

2026/02/13

Opening pathways to college and careers for adult learners.

In Conversation with David C. Bloomfield: Insights

2026/01/15

David C. Bloomfield: Insights from a Leading Voice in Education

We The People: Civics Matters

2025/11/19

Civics education and engagement have faded from the curriculum at a time when they are more essential than ever. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with CUNY experts about what students of all ages - from pre-k through college- need to know to function in a democracy.

Chalk, Talk and Chatbots: AI in the Classroom

2025/10/16

Can AI deliver on its promise to improve both teaching and learning? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dacia Toll, co-founder and co-creator of Coursemojo, an AI-powered teaching assistant about what this model offers and its implications for the effective integration of instruction and technology.

Excellence in Teaching: New York City Flag Award Winners

2025/09/18

Great teachers are one of education's most important forces. Dr.Linda Hirsch speaks with three winners of the prestigious Flag Award for Excellence in Teaching. Their teaching, dedication, and insights remind us of the power and contributions of great teachers everywhere.

The Fresh Air Fund: Country Lessons for City Kids

2025/06/20

Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Lisa Gitelson about the nurturing power of nature through the Fresh Air Funds summer programs for urban children. From campfires to connections, it's the joy of discovery that fosters social, emotional and cognitive gains for kids with limited exposure to the outdoors.

Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter

2025/04/28

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

The Neurodiversity Alliance: Students Empowering Students

2025/03/20

The Neurodiversity Alliance was founded by and for students. Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with three Alliance representatives who are improving the outcomes for students who learn differently. Their compelling stories and advice as neurodivergent learners enable us to better understand the strengths, benefits and challenges of this diversity.

Beyond the Bell: Changing Paths to High School Graduation

2025/02/20

The high school path to graduation presents students with many new options including earning college credits and graduating high school with an A.A. degree.

Global Minds: Learning without Borders through COIL

2025/01/16

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)