EdFix

By: Michael J. Feuer Dean of the GW Graduate School of Education and Human Dev
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  • Hosted by Michael J. Feuer, Dean of GW's Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD), EdFix highlights the effective strategies and provocative ideas of researchers, practitioners and policymakers on how to improve our education system. Listen in as Dean Feuer connects their worlds to take on some of education's most complex issues.
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Episodes
  • Episode 41: Justice in Focus - Judge Tatel’s Memoir and the Future of Education Law
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode of EdFix, Judge David Tatel, who served nearly three decades on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit—the nation’s second highest court—shares his remarkable journey from civil rights lawyer to judicial trailblazer. Blind since his mid-30s, Judge Tatel has dedicated his career to expanding access to justice and improving opportunities for all. He reflects on pivotal moments in education law, including school desegregation, affirmative action, and Title IX, while offering his perspective on recent Supreme Court decisions that are reshaping the educational landscape. Judge Tatel also discusses his powerful new book, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, providing listeners with a deeply personal and inspiring look at the intersection of his life, law, and justice. [Transcript for Episode 41 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]

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    35 mins
  • Episode 40: From Civil Rights to Civics - Dr. Raymond Pierce on Equity in Education
    Jun 7 2024

    The Southern Education Foundation has played a crucial role in transforming education for African American and low-income students in the South. Dr. Raymond Pierce, former civil rights attorney and dynamic President and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation, dives into the organization’s rich history, rooted in the aftermath of the Civil War, and its relentless mission to revolutionize education. In this episode, Dr. Pierce addresses the ongoing challenges of achieving educational equity, highlighting the essential contribution of civics education in advancing racial justice and democracy. Despite the many obstacles, he remains optimistic about the potential for progress and the future of equitable education. [Transcript for Episode 40 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]

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    32 mins
  • Episode 39: ChatGPT and Beyond - Teaching in the AI Era
    Mar 20 2024

    Dr. Ryan Watkins, Professor of Educational Technology at George Washington University, describes artificial intelligence (AI) as computational tools that can do things that, until recently, we thought only humans could do. He believes that platforms such as ChatGPT bring both groundbreaking opportunities and ethical considerations to education. To embrace the reality of AI in our classrooms, he advocates for a shift in teaching and assessment strategies so we can foster the critical thinking skills needed for success in the digital age.

    [Transcript for Episode 39 is available on EdFixPodcast.com.]

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    29 mins

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