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.

Difference Making

Community is Learning: How The Act of Learning is Rooted in Neighbors, Family and Place

Aaron Schorn

Apr 25, 2022

Aaron Schorn shares what shaped his learning journey from childhood influences to his love of nature, people and community.

Leadership

Inspiring Change with Improvement Science: The Carnegie Foundation Summit 2022

Erik Day

Apr 20, 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.

Difference Making

Empowering Math Teachers to be Culturally Responsive

Guest Author

Apr 11, 2022

Tanaga Rodgers details the importance of empowering math teachers to be culturally responsive.

Superintendent David Miyashiro and Cajon Valley USD students

Difference Making

You Are Now The Host

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 7, 2022

A conversation is a safe space where different views are welcome but attacks are not--it’s moderation.

Leadership

How to Leave Your Education Job as a Good Steward

Eric Tucker

Apr 5, 2022

Eric Tucker reflects on lessons learned as an educator and as a steward beyond the profession.

Future of Learning

Ed Leaders: Your Path Out of COVID to a Radically Better Future Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Guest Author

Apr 1, 2022

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.