Leadership
Content that enables educators, edleaders, organizations and families to increase capacity, apply a growth mindset and implement what’s next in learning on behalf of those entrusted to them.
Leading (Invisibly) While Black
Kelly Niccolls shines a light on what it's like to lead as an educator of color to help define what humanity is in education work.
Reimagining Charter School Authorizing to Focus on Student Learning and Development
Tom Vander Ark and Eric Tucker highlight seven ways to improve student learning and development.
Celebrating Black Educators: Gatekeepers, Door Openers, and Community Navigators Creating Equity for All
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Antonio Boyd celebrates the Black educators that have impacted his life.
Community is Learning: How The Act of Learning is Rooted in Neighbors, Family and Place
Aaron Schorn shares what shaped his learning journey from childhood influences to his love of nature, people and community.
Inspiring Change with Improvement Science: The Carnegie Foundation Summit 2022
Getting Smart recently had the opportunity to attend the Carnegie Foundation Summit 2022. In this post, Erik Day shares some key learnings from the experience.
Empowering Math Teachers to be Culturally Responsive
Tanaga Rodgers details the importance of empowering math teachers to be culturally responsive.
You Are Now The Host
A conversation is a safe space where different views are welcome but attacks are not--it’s moderation.
How to Leave Your Education Job as a Good Steward
Eric Tucker reflects on lessons learned as an educator and as a steward beyond the profession.
Ed Leaders: Your Path Out of COVID to a Radically Better Future Is Hiding in Plain Sight
New research from 70 schools and districts suggests a path forward: tuning our learning models and operating norms to the competencies we most want for our students.
Who is Going to Teach the Kids?
Cameron Paterson shares how reprioritizing the focus of work for teachers is critical to the success of schools moving forward.