Have You Heard

Have You Heard is a biweekly podcast about education, policy, and politics. Occasionally funny and periodically informative, Have You Heard features journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider as they explore the age-old quest to finally fix the nation's public schools. 
 
Have You Heard is available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-heard/id1080145136">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/haveyouheardpodcast">Soundcloud</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3AowMXvpUzGrc1hDtqC2Wr">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/have-you-heard">Stitcher.</a> You can also find us on the <a href="http://www.haveyouheardpodcast.com">Have You Heard </a>website and on <a href="https://twitter.com/HaveYouHeardPod">Twitter</a>. 
Each episode, Jack and Jennifer explore a hot-button education issue - from charter schools and school choice, to the rise of “edvertising” and the influx of big money into school board elections. Combining commentary, analysis and humor, Have You Heard features interviews with experts of all stripes, including educators, academics and journalists. 
 
<a href="https://twitter.com/Edu_Historian"></a>Jack Schneider is a scholar, teacher, writer, and activist. In his day job, he is an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he teaches in the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs and leads the <a href="https://www.beyondtestscores.org/">Beyond Test Scores Project</a>. Jack also writes frequently for the public in outlets like the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/01/opinion/betsy-devos-education.html">New York Times</a>, <a href="https://sites.uml.edu/jack-schneider/publications/">Washington Post</a>, and <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/jack-schneider/">Atlantic</a>, often making the case that educational reform is more complex than many of its champions would have us imagine. Follow Jack on <a href="https://twitter.com/Edu_Historian">Twitter</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/BisforBerkshire"> </a>Jennifer Berkshire writes about the intersection of education and politics for the <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/society/culture-war-classroom-teachers/">Nation</a>, the <a href="https://newrepublic.com/article/163507/charter-schools-scary-future">New Republic</a>, the <a href="https://thebaffler.com/latest/ed-reform-ate-the-democrats-berkshire">Baffler</a>, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/01/opinion/betsy-devos-education.html">New York Times</a>, and other publications. She is the author of two books: A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door: The Dismantling of Public Education and the Future of School (with Jack), and More Worlds to Negotiate: John Dunlop and the Art of Problem Solving. She also teaches podcasting in the journalism program at Boston College. Follow Jennifer on <a href="https://twitter.com/BisforBerkshire">Twitter</a>. 
 
Have You Heard is produced by sound engineer and expert in all things audio <a href="https://www.rafartmusic.com/">Francisco Rafart</a>.

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<li>Access to extended episodes, featuring an 'In the Weeds' segment with Jack, Jennifer and special guests. </li><li>Jack's reading list for self-directed study</li>
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<ul><li>Receive a free, signed copy of the new paperback edition of Jack and Jennifer's book, A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door, featuring a new preface by the authors.</li><li>Access to extended episodes, featuring an 'In the Weeds' segment with Jack, Jennifer and special guests. </li><li>Jack's reading list for self-directed study.</li></ul>

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<li>Receive a free, signed copy of Jack and Jennifer's new book, A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door.</li><li>Jack and Jennifer will join you for a virtual reading group.</li><li>Access to extended episodes, featuring an 'In the Weeds' segment with Jack, Jennifer and special guests. </li>
<li>Jack's reading list for self-directed study.</li>
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Patrons who subscribe at the 'donor disruptor' level get a customized listening experience. No 'one-size fits all' approach at Have You Heard!<ul><li>Reading lists and discussion guides for membership discussion groups.</li><li>An episode of your very own - you propose the topic and join us on the air and In the Weeds.</li><li>A guest appearance by Have You Heard at your organization.</li></ul>

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Have You Heard's patron-only content, including our In the Weeds segment and custom reading lists, are ideal for sharing with members of education-related organizations. Institutional supporters receive:<ul><li>Access to patron-only 'In the Weeds' segment and Jack's custom reading lists for each episode.</li><li>On-air credit for sponsoring your favorite education podcast.</li><li>A 'Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door' book group tailored to your specific organization. </li><li>Expert advice on starting your own organizational podcast and/or making an existing pod sound even better.</li></ul>

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