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.
How Districts and Charters Shape Local Strategies for Next-Gen Learning
By: Sarah Luchs. This article outlines innovative approaches by regional hubs for innovation, including the benefits and challenges of systems-based strategies and school-based innovation for creating next-gen schools.
Integrating Career Technical Education with Competency-Based Education
Insights from Building a Strong Relationship between Competency-Based Pathways and Career Technical Education--a report from Achieve and NASDCTEc that identifies opportunities for collaboration, integration, and strengthened relationships between CBP and CTE leaders.
Illinois Chief Tony Smith Celebrating Teachers, Pushing Equity, Promoting Innovation
Things are getting interesting in Illinois education. I’m not talking about the latest scandal in Chicago or the new governor. It’s the new state superintendent Tony Smith that makes Illinois a state worth watching.
Leading Public Schools: 10 Roles You Probably Didn’t Prepare For
After spending time with urban districts recently, we were reminded of the complexity of the work that superintendents are responsible for. In our recent paper, Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning we outlined 10 roles for today's EdLeaders. In this blog we share important emerging skills associated with these 10 roles.
What if We Wanted for All Kids What We Want for Our Kids?
In “Our Kids,” Putnam utilizes personal storytelling and data analysis to paint a clear picture of what it is like to grow up poor in America.
10 Next Steps for EdLeaders: The Advanced Course
As we head to Atlanta to join Fulton County Schools in a leadership discussion, here are 10 tips for superintendents and principals as they work to create next generation schools including creating a learner exchange vision, identifying and sharing your theories, and learning about new school models.
Driving Innovation from the White House
The White House will host its own Demo Day (#WHDemoDay) on August 4. Innovators from around the country will join President Obama to “demo” their individual success stories and show why we need to give every American the opportunity to pursue their bold, game-changing ideas
9 Digital Learning Resources: Hitting Refresh on the #SmartSeries
This summer we worked with Digital Learning Now to hit refresh on a series of papers that provide specific guidance regarding the adoption of higher standards and quality assessments focusing on the shift to personalized digital learning.
NewSchools Ignite: Funding Entrepreneurs and Filling EdTech Gaps
NewSchools Venture fund announces EdTech accelerator and Science Learning Challenge to find solutions for the most challenging gaps in K-12 EdTech.
11 Tips to Find the Elusive Work/Life Balance
As parents, educators and business leaders we should keep in mind the importance of staying balanced. The work/life balance can be difficult to find. Here are 11 tips that work for Team Getting Smart.