50 episodes

Lesley University Associate Professor of Education, Dr. David Nurenberg, explores anything and everything related to the world of education -- from the history and structures of public schooling, to important educational theorists, to hands-on advice for teachers.

Ed Infinitum David Nurenberg, Ph.D.

    • Education
    • 4.0 • 4 Ratings

Lesley University Associate Professor of Education, Dr. David Nurenberg, explores anything and everything related to the world of education -- from the history and structures of public schooling, to important educational theorists, to hands-on advice for teachers.

    Season 5, Episode 1 – A more perfect union?

    Season 5, Episode 1 – A more perfect union?

    We kick off our new season with a look at this history, victories, drawbacks and challenges of teachers unions over the last century and a half in US public education.

    • 52 min
    S4E13 – Tough times for teaching and learning

    S4E13 – Tough times for teaching and learning

    Even before the Omicron variant reared its ugly head, teachers were resigning in unprecedented numbers this fall. This episode, our season finale, explores some of the reasons why.

    • 10 min
    Season 4, Episode 12: Do we actually have the right to an education?

    Season 4, Episode 12: Do we actually have the right to an education?

    The United States prides itself on being the first country to institutionalize and make mandatory free, taxpayer funded public education -- but is that education something to which all children in the US actually have a right? The answer's not as simple as it may seem.

    • 21 min
    Season 4, Episode 11: Suspension and Disbelief

    Season 4, Episode 11: Suspension and Disbelief

    How and why do schools suspend students from classes? What is the impact, and what are the alternatives?

    Season 4, Episode 10 – Woman with a plan: The story of Helen Parkhurst and Dalton

    Season 4, Episode 10 – Woman with a plan: The story of Helen Parkhurst and Dalton

    This episode describes the dynamic career of teacher and school reformer Helen Parkhurst, whose life's mission was to replace the dull, factory-style structures of American public education with student-centered learning experiences tailored to individual children's needs. What can we learn from Parkhurst's experience, especially her famous "Dalton Plan," that might inform the present moment, where schools may have a chance to re-define themselves post-COVID?

    • 27 min
    S4E9 – The Great Homework Debate

    S4E9 – The Great Homework Debate

    Is homework a vital tool for learning, a useless exercise in child torture, or something else entirely? This episode explores that question!

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Rjos54 ,

Engaging & fascinating

This is a wonderful way to learn about education in our country. Dr. Nurenberg’s talks are to-the-point while also wry & humorous as they educate us about education. Looking forward to more episodes!

Dave the GM ,

Ever wondered about why school is the way it is?

Ever wondered about why school is the way it is? This is a podcast that explains a lot about that world. Engaging and just the right length.

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