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Competency-Based Education

Levers for Living the Portrait of a Graduate (a 7-part series)

Abby Benedetto, Kimberly Erickson

Jan 12, 2026

The Future of Tech and Work

Can AI Tutors Promote a True Growth Mindset? Exploring the Risks and Promise of Custom GPTs in Education

David Ross

Jan 8, 2026

EdTech

Beyond the Black Box: Why AI Needs to Show Its Work

Eric Tucker

Jan 7, 2026

EdTech

Why Learner Wallets Will Fail (And How to Make Sure They Don’t)

Mason Pashia, Guest Author

Jan 6, 2026

EdTech

Braided Learning: How AI Can Enhance What Educators Already Do Well

Rebecca Midles

Jan 5, 2026

Personalized Learning

Beyond the Snapshot: How Might We Make “Assessment in the Service of Learning” Possible for All Learners, in the AI Era

Eric Tucker, Edmund W. Gordon

Dec 19, 2025

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Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2026

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 18, 2025

Our team is incredibly fortunate to participate in and attend dozens of conferences around the world. These events offer opportunities to connect with educators, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of education. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in edtech, personalized learning, or school leadership, there’s something for…

Ed Policy

Stop Ignoring the Leaders Who Can Transform High Schools

Guest Author

Dec 16, 2025

Empowering principals to lead high school redesign ensures postsecondary readiness, better student outcomes, and alignment with future pathways.

Equity & Access

How Can Black Parent Power Transform Education? | A Conversation with William Jackson

Victoria Andrews

Dec 15, 2025

Dr. William Jackson shares how Village of Wisdom empowers Black parents, builds culturally affirming spaces, and transforms education for all learners.

Green Schools

Safe Haven: Putting Our Schools at the Heart of Disaster Preparedness

Guest Author

Dec 15, 2025

Schools can be at the heart of disaster preparedness, becoming safe havens to shelter, reconnect, and support communities in times of crisis.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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