Posts by Getting Smart Staff
School Choice Week Kick Off 2018
National School Choice Week isn’t just about organizations and groups. It’s about you! And any school-choice-themed activity can be an event.
Smart List: 50+ Advocacy Organizations Making a Difference
Now more than ever it is our responsibility to be spreading the word about what makes high-quality learning experiences that can prepare students for a future of uncertainty and change. Here are 50+ organizations leading the charge.
Taking the Long View on Policies for Competency-Based Education
This new report provides a holistic look at the culture surrounding, and possible improvements for, current efforts to achieve competency-based education. Learn more here.
Canadian in Paris: The Life and Work of an International Educator
In this episode of the podcast, Tom sits down with Daniel to learn more about his life as an international educator, the American School of Paris, Daniel's goals and challenges and what he thinks all American educators should know about international education.
5 Fresh Ways to Have Your Next “Shower Thought” Revelation
We all know the feeling. That feeling when you know there’s a solution to the challenge you’re facing, and it’s just beyond the tip of your tongue, and it’s been there for days, or maybe even weeks. What you’re looking for is a “shower thought” revelation.
It’s a New Year. Welcome Back!
It’s official: it’s 2018. After a long year, and a short holiday break to send it off, we’re nonetheless excited to begin another year of working to improve access to high-quality learning experiences for students everywhere.
Edu-lutions (Happy New Year)
What is your #EduResolution? How can you help create the future of learning? This New Years we encourage you to recommit or redefine your goals and we've created a handy tool to help!
The Future of Personalized Learning
CEO and Cofounder of New Classrooms, Joel Rose predicts movement in personalized learning next year, including new, integrated learning models, accountability and funding for research and development.
SEL Interventions Under ESSA, According to RAND Corporation
Social-emotional skills will be in high demand in the coming decades. In this post, we summarize a valuable new report from RAND Corporation on SEL interventions whose outcomes meet evidence requirements put forth under ESSA.
What the End of Net Neutrality Would Mean for Education
This week, the FCC will hold a vote on what is likely to be one of the most important issues of 2017: net neutrality. In this post, we look at what effects that could have on education.