Future of Work
Dr. Trish Scanlon on How Voice Technologies Should Work For Kids
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Dr. Trish Scanlon to discuss the rise of AI, with specific attention on voice technologies and how it can best work for young people.
SEL & Mindset
Your “Passion” Probably Isn’t Your Passion
By: Aaryan Harshith. If there’s one thing that matters in life, it’s what you are passionate about. But, is that right?
Getting Through
School Vaccine Hub Publishes Curricular Resources for Teachers to Help Students Learn About COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
The argument-centered curriculum of the Vaccine Hub encourages students to respectfully explore the root causes of disbelief and distrust in science,.
Equity & Access
Equity in Education: We Don’t Need To Level the Playing Field, We Need to Change the Game
By: Erin Lynn Raab, Ph.D. An over-focus on test scores, attainment, and limited outcomes has frightfully de-humanized schooling. We don’t need to level the playing field, we need to change the game.
Early Learning
Thinking Inside the Box: Turning Vacant Box Stores Into Early Learning Facilities
In Kansas City, a district sought out to centralize their early learning programs and got creative with space.
Equity & Access
School Superintendents Advocate for Whole Child Development
A recent new report was launched by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, making the move towards holistic learning.
Leadership
6 Ways School Leaders Can Use TxLx Resources for Learner-Centered Summer Programs
With summer right around the corner, Devin Vodicka shares resources from the Texas Learning Exchange and how leaders and educators can use them to support planning and implementation of learner-centered summer programs.
Future of Learning
The Story of Transforming A System: Spring Grove Schools
By: Gina Meinertz. Globally, school systems are in need of shifting power, practices, and tradition to a more student-centered learning model.
Learning Design
What I Missed (Or Even Got Wrong)
A middle school in Santa Fe invited 120 students who were not thriving in remote learning back into school and volunteers served as tutors and coaches.
Future of Learning
New Changemaking Strategy Energizes Real World Learning in Kansas City
The Real World Learning Initiative is centered around value community-connected projects, internships, entrepreneurial experiences, college credit, and industry-recognized credentials supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, in an effort to mobilize regional high school transformation.