Urban Education Courses and Certifications

Critical Issues in Urban Education

71 ratings at Coursera

Explores critical issues in urban education reform, focusing on federal strategies, school choice, and accountability. Examines historical context, policies, and debates to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities in American public scho…

• Coursera
• 22 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Critical Issues in Urban Education

Debate the polarized issues of education reform with experts from the field, and learn about the history of American public schooling.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Aspen Institute

Black and Blue - When Coach Is Also a Cop

Exploring the impact of a police officer coaching a high school football team in Minneapolis, bridging community divides and fostering connections beyond traditional policing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Strong Schools, Strong Cities - Improving Public Education in America

Mayors Booker and Villaraigosa discuss innovative strategies to improve public education in their cities, addressing challenges and highlighting successful initiatives for stronger schools and communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Driving Sports Equity Through a Racial Disparity Lens

Exploring how racial equity lawsuits can address sports participation gaps for low-income girls, with insights from a New York City case creating 200 new teams in underserved schools.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

The Boston Story - Multiple Waves of Collective Impact in Urban Youth Education

Boston's successful collective impact efforts advancing urban youth through education and career pathways, featuring dropout prevention, increased college attendance, and opportunities for disconnected youth. Insights from city leaders and educators.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

The State of GradNation - Achieving 90 Percent High School Graduation Rate

Explore strategies to boost high school graduation rates, focusing on challenges and solutions for diverse student populations, with insights from education leaders and researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Revitalizing India's Education - A 21st Century Reform

Inspiring call for education reform in India, highlighting challenges and opportunities. Emphasizes the transformative power of schools and the need for community involvement to shape a brighter future for all children.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

A Poet's Approach to Hip-Hop Education

Exploring hip-hop's educational potential, Christian Foley traces its origins and demonstrates its revolutionary impact on teaching methods, drawing from his experience as a poet and educator.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Reclaiming Your Identity to Empower Change

Inspiring talk on leveraging personal identity and healing to drive systemic change, drawing from experiences in foster care and education to empower marginalized communities.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Forest School: Discover the Beauty in Nature

探讨森林学校如何通过自然环境培养孩子发现美、热爱学习的全人教育理念，强调与大自然接触对儿童成长的重要性。

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course