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We collaborate with and advocate for impact-oriented partners who are committed to accelerating the future of teaching, leading and learning. Working with our vast network of resources and partners, we design informed, strategic solutions that last. Whether your organization needs support with learning design and coaching, strategy, professional learning, media, communication and marketing, or are looking to build your next campaign we’re here to help!
What Happened When the Octopus Left Its Shell
Jonathon Medeiros explores the intricate layers and shells learners sometimes carry, shed, have had stolen and overcome.
Summit Tech Academy on Learning Pathways
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined live by some teachers and students from Summit Tech Academy in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
As the School Goes, So Goes the Community
In Texas, an expanding career pathways program sparks a lifetime of opportunity for rural students.
Celebrating Black Educators: Gatekeepers, Door Openers, and Community Navigators Creating Equity for All
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Antonio Boyd celebrates the Black educators that have impacted his life.
As a City Transforms, Schools Open Career Pathways for Students
The city of Newark, New Jersey has seen profound growth– new businesses and housing developments are providing the city’s citizens with new opportunities for work and innovation. However, in order for this transformation to be sustainable, local school systems must see change.
Difference Making at the Heart of Learning
Our challenges and opportunities are shared and it’s never been easier, or more important to make a difference. From hundreds of school visits and thousands of conversations with students, parents, preachers, policy-makers and the like — difference making has emerged as the most important way for us to transform learning experiences for young people and build a better future for all. Check out our series, as well as the book by Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag!
Community Partnerships and School-Adjacent Experiences Are Powerful Ways to Rebundle Learning
In communities nationwide, a growing range of free and low-cost learning opportunities outside of school are enriching children’s lives beyond their traditional curriculum, but parents need to be able to access them and to feel comfortable operating in the spaces where this learning happens.
EduCatered: Heidi Alexander
On this episode of EduCatered we’re joined by Heidi Alexander, Founding Principal at ASU Preparatory Academy - Pilgrim Rest Elementary.
The Cognitive Age: Building Brains that Learn Better
Betsy Hill and Roger Stark explore the intersection of brain science and classroom learning in their first neuroscience series post.
Peer Mentoring Works…and Now It’s Scalable
Thinkist is a San Diego edtech startup that helps schools set up and manage peer tutoring programs designed to both close equity gaps and build a diverse teacher pipeline.
Town Hall Recap: As Always, A Poem
Our recent Getting Smart Town Hall, As Always, A Poem, was a celebration of National Poetry Month and our team's love of poetry.
Building an Education Innovation Index
Nate McClennen explores what education could look like when innovative solutions sit at the intersection of feasibility, desirability, benefit, and viability.
Erin Jones on Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing
On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Erin Jones to discuss strategies for racial hearing and her wonderful book.
Getting Clearer: Decolonizing Education
Kelly Niccolls shares the first piece of a three-part series exploring colonial education circumstances.
Design for Belonging
Dr. Susan Wise shares an excerpt from her book, "Designing for Belonging," written to inspire educational leaders to change the culture of their schools and organizations for the better.