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.
Leadership
Your Planning Process Signals What’s Important
Having worked with hundreds of impact organizations, we have found that how you plan may be as important as what you decide.
EdTech
10 Questions Worth Asking to Help Every Student Succeed
Tom shares three trends and 10 questions to ask that were discussed at the Education Writers Association meeting.
EdTech
How Achievement First is Creating an Interoperable Ecosystem
Achievement First schools are staffed with operations, logistics and technology teams that enable teaching and learning staff to focus on curriculum development, student outcomes and professional learning. Learn more about their impressive approach here.
Leadership
How to “Pick the Lock”: The Five Secrets to One Stone’s Success
One Stone thrives because it places students at the center. Here, I take a deeper look at the techniques they use to develop and maintain their culture.
Leadership
Work with Us – Getting Smart is Hiring!
Getting Smart is currently hiring for both full and part-time roles. Learn more about the opportunities and apply!
Leadership
A Gifted Ed Teacher’s Secrets to Success
By: Stephen Noonoo. Gifted education teacher Alison Alowonle shares how she keeps her exceptional students (and their families) engaged in their learning process, as well as advice for those interested in getting involved as an educator in the space.
Leadership
Creating Reliable Hope in the Face of Rural Poverty
ForwARd Arkansas is taking on learning inequity challenges in rural areas of the state by convening and supporting a group of school districts with the goal of helping every Arkansas student graduate prepared for success in college and the workplace.
Leadership
Back-Office Process Innovation Can Impact Performance as Much as Tech Innovation
By: Sara Chou. School districts are drowning in paperwork. Ask most school or district employees what they dread most, and there's a good chance that paperwork will be close to the top of the list for teachers, principals, school site secretaries and district admins.
Future of Learning
AltSchool: Designing the Future of Learning
For the past four years, AltSchool has been building a technology-enabled network to empower and connect families, students and teachers. Learn more about what else this innovative school is working toward.
Leadership
Words of Wisdom To Inspire & Motivate Educators
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and many of us could use a little motivation to make it across the finish line. Here are some of my favorite words of wisdom from teachers and leaders who help me stay moving.