Smart List: 20 HigherEd Innovators
Today we’re recognizing platforms, programs and organizations leading the effort in making college possible for all students.
How Not to Get Fired Implementing Next Gen Learning
It can be very complicated implementing next gen models. In fact, the work is challenging enough that it's introducing new ways for principals and superintendents to get fired.
EdTech 10: We Approve This Message…
This week's top EdTech news from our nation’s capitol at the 2014 National Summit on Education Reform and abroad.
Pre-#EIE14 Experience: Blended D.C. Policy Hackathon
Team Getting Smart joins fellow EdLeaders in Washington for a hackathon on policy levers and potential barriers that may enable or inhibit next gen models in states.
10 Ways States Can Use Prizes & Pull Mechanisms to Innovate
At the National Summit on Education Reform Tom outlined 10 ways states could use prizes and pull mechanisms to boost learning.
Smart List: 10 Music & Art Resources
Calling all music and arts educators! Today for our 2nd Annual Smart Lists we’re recognizing music and art apps and resources.
New Open Content Partnership Will Save Schools Money, Boost Personalization
K-12 OER Collaborative, led by a group of eleven states and a group of nonprofit partners organized by The Learning Accelerator (TLA), announced their intent to sponsor development of comprehensive, high-quality, standards-aligned with K-12 mathematics and English language arts content.
Smart List: 26 Teacher & Leader Developers, 10 School Improvement Capacities
11 human capital builders, 13 leadership developers and 10 school improvement providers making a real impact in communities, schools and student lives.
A Good Class Discussion Is Just a Phone Call Away
Smartphones and Seismographs: Two Ingredients for a class discussion with 100% student engagement.
Smart List: Homework Help & Parent Organizing
In need of homework help? Looking for student parent focused organizations? This Smart List is for YOU.