Cynthia Leck and Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo on Igniting Agency in Early Learners
On this episode we're joined by two members of Transcend, Cynthia Leck, and Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo, to discuss Igniting Agency in Early Learners.
Beyond Bans: Schools’ Role in a Hard Reset on the ‘Phone-Based Childhood’
Responding to Jonathan Haidt’s recent claims about phone-based childhood, Julia Freeland Fisher argues that schools must play a core leadership role in phone use and artificial intelligence.
A Student’s Perspective on Career and Interview Readiness
Find the Why! allows students “to discover” careers through real problem solving and “be discovered” by businesses and agencies desperate to recruit and retain them based on data that connects with employers.
Timothy Jones and Mason Pashia on What Education Can Learn From Poetry
On this special Poetry Month episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, producer Mason Pashia is joined by Timothy Jones to talk about language, music and learning.
Sneakers, Signals, and Systems: A New Era in Education
There’s something in the water at education conferences — sneakers have become the new conference dress code. This shift toward individuality, comfort and practicality is also representative of transformations we’re seeing in education. The 2024 Carnegie Summit marked not just a gathering of minds but a convergence of ideas…
Sydney Schaef on The Future9 Competencies
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Rebecca Midles is joined by Sydney Schaef at reDEsign to unpack the Future9 Commpetencies.
A Portrait As Activation, Interpretation and North Star
Nevada has undergone a radical design process to create an interoperable Portrait of a Learner that gives agency to all those who use it.
frED Camp: The Legacy of Fred Rogers
Teachers around the world have been applying “The Fred Method” in their classrooms, using technology — and findings from the science of learning and child development — to spark joyful, welcoming learning experiences.
Getting Smart on Minnesota School Visits
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark and Shawnee Caruthers talk about a recent set of school visits in Minnesota.
Banned Books, Critical Race Theory and Literacy at SXSW EDU
This year’s SXSW EDU conference had a consistent theme of culture, critical race theory and literacy.
Omaha Taskforce on Driving Regional Work-Based Change
On this episode Todd Smith founder and CEO of Symphony Workforce is joined by Joseph Murray and Osuman O. Issaka of the Omaha Taskforce.
How Can Educators Build Support Systems for Students Eyeing Technician Jobs?
Explore how high schools can be pivotal in guiding students towards technician careers by offering alternatives to four-year degrees and creating a pathway to well-paid technical roles.
Virtual Accessible Training and Skills Development
An innovative partnership between Interplay Academy and Blue Recruit brings us squarely into the future of workforce development.
Denver Public Schools: A Hopeful Generation of Climate Champions
A unique partnership between the local Denver government and public school district has resulted in real money and real impact.