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.
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.
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..
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!
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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
AI is the Cognitive Friend We’ve Always Wanted
What if I told you that AI was the mental sparring partner you've always wanted? A personal coach, catalyst and confidant.
Sharhonda Bossier and Carmita Semaan on Amplifying and Empowering Leaders of Color
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Sharhonda Bossier, CEO of Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC) and Carmita Semaan, Founder of the Surge Institute.
An Overlooked Pathway: Law and Civic Engagement
Law is an often overlooked civic pathway. Michelle Blanchet looks at programs implementing this pathway starting in high school.
The Future of Teaching Apprenticeships: Empowering Educators and Transforming Education
Apprenticeships provide an innovative way for educators to experience real-life challenges. It’s time to rethink these pathways for educators.
One State’s Approach to AI Integration and Rapid Reskilling
With the release of new AI toolkits, Michigan Virtual set an encouraging example of what it looks like to create localized resources for rapidly reskilling a teacher workforce towards AI adoption.