Elliot Washor on How Real-World Learning Transforms Education
[…] Rates. Elliot is also the co-founder of The Met Center in Providence, RI and has been involved in school reform for more than 50 years as a teacher, principal, administrator, video producer, and writer. He has taught and is interested in all levels of school from kindergarten through college, in urban and rural settings, […]
Portrait of a Leader Gallery
[…] The School District of Philadelphia has identified six leadership pathways and five distinct leadership roles with guidance on how to achieve each. A great model for principals, teacher leaders, district leaders and more. Unique Callout: Shared Accountability Learn More Council of State School Officers Leadership Competencies These buckets of a leadership portrait place the […]
Michael Gonzalez on Rural Innovation Zones and CTE
[…] this episode, Gonzalez discusses the formation and success of specialized academies within the zone, focusing on sectors like health sciences, STEM, and trade skills, aiming to address teacher shortages and align education with regional labor market needs. The program is designed to retain talent within local communities, ensuring students have access to quality education […]
Podcast: Pamela Cantor, M.D. on Childhood Development
On today's podcast, Tom Vander Ark is speaking with Pamela Cantor M.D., a leading expert on childhood development.
Deanna Mulligan on Leadership and the Opportunity Gap
Today on the Getting Smart Podcast we’re talking with Deanna Mulligan on leadership and the opportunity gap. Deanna Mulligan grew up in a small town in Nebraska, earned an MBA from Stanford and, after 8 years at McKinsey, launched a career in insurance where, after a two-year sabbatical, she became the CEO of Guardian, […]
Dr. Hollie Mackey on Getting Beyond Marginality and Growing Leaders
On this episode we're joined by Dr. Hollie Mackey to discuss her incredibly important work in field building, policy and research and getting beyond marginality.
Stephanie Short and David Zasada on Design For Delight and Durable Skills
[…] Delight’s (D4D) latest case study which highlights core takeaways from the recent D4D camp and course. Earlier this year, America Succeeds and Design4Delight partnered to articulate the effectiveness of Intuit’s Design for Delight program and how well it cultivates Durable Skills. Stephanie Short is Vice President of Partnerships at America Succeeds, a non-profit education […]
