Future of Work

The future of work will bring new challenges and cause us to shift how we think about jobs and employability—so what does this mean for teaching and learning? In our exploration of the #FutureOfWork, sponsored by eduInnovation and powered by Getting Smart, we dive into what’s happening, what’s coming and how schools might prepare. For more, follow #FutureOfWork and visit our Future of Work page.

Career & Technical Ed

Making Career Connections

Guest Author

Oct 29, 2026

Future of Learning

What Will It Look Like If Investment in Learner Wallets Pays Off?

Mason Pashia

Oct 21, 2026

Career & Technical Ed

Digital Fluency Is the Missing Foundation in K-12 Career Pathways

Guest Author

Sep 7, 2026

Career & Technical Ed

Core Plus Explore: How Embedded Career Relevance Improves Engagement in Foundational Courses

Guest Author

Aug 27, 2026

Mother and child snorkeling underwater together, both wearing diving masks, flashing OK and peace signs

Future of Work

Learning to Let Go (and Stay Connected): A Parent’s View from 2040

Carri Schneider

Oct 28, 2025

Three students studying together at a library table, looking tired and stressed over notebooks and papers.

Ed Policy

Is Plagiarism an Old-World Construct?

David Ross

Aug 19, 2025

Robert Bajor on the Disruption Continuum

Competency-Based Education

What’s the Status of Badges? A Mid-Year Check-In at The Badge Summit

Mason Pashia

Aug 7, 2025

Discover learnings from the Digital Badges Summit, including reflections on the evolving landscape of digital credentials and LER ecosystems.

Glacial lake reflecting snow-capped mountains and autumn forests in rural Montana wilderness

Future of Work

How Montana is Advancing Rural Workforce Solutions

Guest Author

Aug 5, 2025

Montana pioneers rural workforce solutions, bridging education, policy, and training to address geographic and small business challenges.

Three middle school students reading books at a round table in a school library, viewed from above.

Future of Work

Integrating Place, Projects, and Profession to Build Purpose and Competency

Nate McClennen

Dec 16, 2024

Integrate place, project, and profession-based learning for enhanced student engagement, purpose, and competency from K-12 education.

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EdTech

Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2025

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 25, 2024

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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