Fostering Positive Mindsets Through Reflection
By: Carissa Solomon I have always hated getting things wrong. As a student, I aimed to get everything correct on the first try—after all, that was how school had trained me to think. It wasn’t until I became a teacher that I realized how destructive that fixed mindset is to…
Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Students to Address Global Challenges
Integrating SDG #3 into classrooms enhances global citizenship, linking education to real-world challenges and inspiring student engagement.
How Teachers Can Orchestrate a Classroom Filled with AI Tools
Explore how AI tools transform teaching roles, flipping classrooms with AI-powered tutoring, chatbots, and adaptive textbooks.
99 Problems: Why Time Spent Refining the Problem Space is a Critical Part of Entrepreneurial Mindset
Nalukai Academy Summer Startup Camp empowers high school students to create change in Hawai’i and communities around the world through social, cultural, and commercial entrepreneurship.
Getting Smart’s Best of 2024
As the sun sets on 2024, we take a look at our most popular content from the year.
Why Learning Experiences Must Intellectually Challenge All StudentsÂ
Intellectually challenging learning experiences foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience in students for real-world success.
Catalyzing Educator & Student Agency through Community-Engaged Learning
Empower educators and students through community-engaged learning, fostering leadership, innovation, and social capital for thriving futures.
New in 2025 and What Edleaders Should Do About It
In 2025, education leaders must navigate AI advancements, prioritize civic education, and foster work-based learning to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Five Findings on How (and Whether) Schools Advise Students
Explores how schools support postsecondary advising, highlighting data access challenges, counselor roles, and student readiness supports.
Integrating Place, Projects, and Profession to Build Purpose and Competency
Integrate place, project, and profession-based learning for enhanced student engagement, purpose, and competency from K-12 education.