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Shifting Demographics: How School Districts are Diversifying their Workforce to Serve All Students
Here's how five districts launched unique programs that highlight how the shifting demographics of schools and communities were an opportunity to diversify their workforce by attracting teachers who serve and reflect all students.
Five Focus Tips for Back to School
Teaching content material is important, but finding ways to boost student engagement is essential. Here are five focus points for starting the new school year.
Dr. Michael Conner on the Disruptive Excellence Framework
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Dr. Michael T. Conner, CEO/Founder of the Agile Evolutionary Group.
Do You Know Who Your Students Know? Better Data on Students’ Networks Can Start the School Year off Right
Julia Freeland Fisher details how better data on students’ networks can start the school year off right.
Mindful Leadership for Change
Rebecca Midles pens a follow up to her recent blog, Framing and Designing the How, that connects the alignment of intentional design in the role of planning and communicating.
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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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Kaya Henderson on Reconstruction and Identity Affirming Curriculum
On this Getting Smart Podcast we're joined by Kaya Henderson to discuss Reconstruction and the importance of identity affirming curriculum.
Uncertain Incentives: Inconsistent Rewards can be Motivating
Ayelet Fishbach shares her tip of the week from her book, Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation.
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!
States Partner on Micro-Credentials to Personalize Teacher Learning
Educator micro-credentials give teachers more voice and choice in their learning, allowing them some choice in what they learn, how they learn, and how they demonstrate their learning.
EduCatered: Deanne Marie Moyle-Hicks
On this episode of EduCatered Shawnee is joined by Deanne Marie Moyle-Hicks, a 4th grade teacher at Natchez Elementary school.
The State of Teaching and Learning in K-12 Education
Recently, Instructure shared the results from their research study which focused on the state of teaching and learning in K through 12 education.
Getting Smart on Approximately 400 Podcast Episodes
On this special 400th-ish episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, some of the team reflects on favorite moments of the podcast.
Developing Career Clarity in High School
MajorClarity is a career and college readiness platform for middle and high school students that allows learners to test drive possible careers.
Going Green: National Network Incorporates Sustainability into Teaching and Operating Schools
The Green Schools National Network (GSNN) is a collaborative of more than 300 schools in 13 states working together to create climate friendly communities.
SparkNC to Ignite Pathways to High Tech Employment
SparkNC is a cooperative of 17 North Carolina school districts that will advance career pathways to high tech employment.