Posts by Getting Smart Staff

EdTech

Course Access: Reimagining What’s Possible for Education

Course Access is a state level policy that expands the model of educational delivery, allowing students to complement their traditional classroom experience by accessing courses not available in their own school. This video from ExcelinEd explains what Course Access is and shares the real life stories of several students who found success by choosing this learning option.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Signaling Supreme Confidence

Just when we thought that confidence in EdTech couldn’t reach any higher… this week’s news signaled supreme confidence in EdTech specifically around personalized learning, platforms and in the leaders spearheading progress.

Leadership

30 Districts Worth Visiting

30 districts that are changing their community trajectory by working on blended, personalized and competency-based learning. Most are making career preparation--including communications, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration--a priority.

Personalized Learning

50+ Learning Leaders at #iNACOL15

Everyone at #iNACOL15 is a leader in making the shift to personalized learning a reality. But, here are more than 50 individuals that really took the event to the next level.

Ed Policy

White House Hosts Summit on Next Generation High Schools

Details from the first ever White House Summit on #NextGenHS that brought together innovative educators. During the summit, leaders convened to catalyze innovative thinking around opportunities to enhance and improve high school education and create more equity within education.

Leadership

The Many Ways Personalized Learning Plays out in Education

From Project based to blended and even GenDIY. There are many ways personalized learning plays out in education and there's been a shift in the way people are talking about innovation. Recognition of the potential of innovation to help close achievement gaps, boost access and better prepare students for college and career is growing.