New Pathways
The #NewPathways campaign is a road map for American schools, where every learner, regardless of zip code, is on a pathway to productive citizenship, high wage employment and economic mobility, and a purpose-driven life.
Support & Guidance
With Support and Guidance, strong advisory systems build purpose, help learners explore careers, build their social capital and skyrockets their potential. Strong Support and Guidance systems are critical for learners to increase their agency and sense of belonging. This publication highlights models and exemplars of robust advisory.
Why Focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals in School Is Good for Students, Staff, Families, and the Broader Community
Coolidge High School in Washington, DC is using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as the core of their Redesign journey with DC+XQ and focusing on Action Research, Global Experiences, and Wellness.
Mickey Breeze and H. Bernard Hall on Hip Hop As a Lifestyle
On this episode, we’re joined by Producer and DJ Mickey Breeze and Dr. H. Bernard Hall, an Assistant Professor of Urban Teacher Education at Drexel University to discuss how hip hop can shape and grow both educators and learners.
What Educators and Families Should Prioritize in the Age of AI
As technological breakthroughs, analytic methods, and artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly redefine what it means to be educated, they correspondingly transform how we can measure and inform learning and development.
Our Services & Solutions
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!
Connecting College to Communities: California’s New Service Agenda
The state of California has launched the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, a bold step in equipping young people with viable pathways to employment.
More Real World Learning in Kansas City
On recent school visits, Tom Vander Ark observes multiple ways that KC schools are embedding real world learning.
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This podcast highlights developing trends in K-12 education, postsecondary and lifelong learning. Each week, Getting Smart team members interview students, leading authors, experts and practitioners in research, tech, entrepreneurship and leadership to bring listeners innovative and actionable strategies in education leadership.
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Frisco ISD on Student Entrepreneurship and INCubatoredu
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Victoria Andrews discusses student entrepreneurship with a teacher and two students from Frisco ISD.
How The Principles of Experimentation Can Support Postsecondary Decision-Making
One can facilitate conversations about postsecondary pathways within the classroom, empowering young people to share findings, feelings and hopes about their future.
Green Pathways
Over the last few years, climate change and massive funding support has created new demand for rapid infrastructure building and greening our economy. Our new publication focuses on identifying the many opportunities for developing a purpose-driven and skillful workforce via Green Pathways.
The goal of Green Pathways is to generate quality jobs, which will happen through the introduction and nurturing of green skills. These skills include, but are not limited to, climate literacy, project-based learning and clean energy pathways.
The Content Every High School Student Should Learn (But Doesn’t)
In many high schools, the traditional course sequence and graduation requirements remain stagnant. For future-ready students, we need to update these content areas..
Susan Faircloth on Reciprocity, Relationship and Responsibility in Indigenous Leadership
On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jason Cummins and Dr. Susan Faircloth to discuss the relationship between education and sovereignty, the National Indian Education Study and indigenous leadership.
Igniting North Carolina’s Future: SparkNC’s Innovative Approach to Education
SparkNC gives North Carolina students a competitive edge in an uncertain future through real world experiences, emerging tech exposure and more.
Chris Unger on A Revolution in Education
On this episode we’re joined by Dr. Chris Unger, author of A Revolution in Education: Scaling Agency & Opportunity for All.
Microschool in a Box: Programs Enabling the Microschool Movement
Microschools meet a unique learning need and ASU Prep’s Microschool in a Box makes it possible for more learners to access affordable, relational microschool learning.
Why Entrepreneurship Might Save Our Kids—and the Rest of Us.
To be human is to be entrepreneurial, and this innate entrepreneurialism should begin to be nurtured at the same time kids are learning to read and tie their shoes.
Town Hall Recap: Support & Guidance
On this Getting Smart Town Hall, we took a look at our latest publication, Support & Guidance For All New Pathways Journeys.