Smart Lists

We view “Smart Lists” as a chance to highlight resources, schools, and organizations doing good work in specific areas of education. Smart Lists are some of our most viewed posts. Interested in sponsoring a Smart List? Email Jessica to learn more about what we offer.

Personalized Learning

Smart List: 30 Orgs Boosting College Access & Success

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 2, 2013

Today we’re recognizing 30 organizations building college awareness, preparation, and completion.

Personalized Learning

Smart List: 20 Cool Sites in Pairs

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 1, 2013

Today we’re wrapping our recognitions with 20 pairs that just didn’t fit on other lists but included organizations doing great work.

Series

Smart List: Connecting & Supporting Entrepreneurs

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 31, 2013

Today we’re recognizing 10 organizations connecting and supporting entrepreneurs.

Personalized Learning

Smart List: Homework Help & Parent Organizing

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 30, 2013

Today we are recognizing 10 sources for homework help and 10 organizations informing and organizing parents.

EdTech

10 Music & Art Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 28, 2013

During August we will spotlight about 500 people and organizations--not in order, not exhaustive, just people we appreciate. Today we’re recognizing music and art apps and resources.

Ed Policy

Smart LIst: The 10 Most Innovative Cities

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 27, 2013

Today we are recognizing smart cities. We built an index based on 12 metrics of innovations in learning considering K-12 schools, universities, foundations and investors, edtech and other education enterprise. Here are the ten smartest cities (in order):

EdTech

Smart List: 30 Apps for Sharing, Showing, & Tracking

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 26, 2013

Today we are recognizing 10 great apps for teachers to share lessons, 10 apps for students to show what they know, and 10 tools for tracking achievement.