Unrecognized Strengths: The Power of Being You
Ivan A. Hernandez pens his open letter on recognizing the power of being YOU.
Echoes of Fear: Consistent Exposure Keeps Anxiety at Bay
Today, I’ve asked Seth J. Gillihan to share his Tip of the Week. Earlier this year, I was so excited to get together with my youngest brother and his family for the first time since the pandemic—and to meet my new nephew. So when we settled into the living room to catch up, I couldn’t […]
Building Safety and Connection in Schools
[…] ask them to create one item that would help their partner feel more safe and connected in school. (ie. friendship bracelet) 2. Fostering Safety and Connection School Spaces (3 class periods) (All ages): In this project, using Minecraft (or any other CAD program), students design spaces purpose built within their school for connection and […]
Podcast: 20 Trends in 20 Minutes
In this special edition episode, Tom is flying solo to outline 20 global trends that learning leaders need to consider.
Podcast: Dan Gohl on Leading in Crisis
In this episode, Tom Vander Ark is speaking with Daniel Gohl. Dan the Chief Academic Officer at Broward County Public Schools about their crisis response program, Learning Never Closes.
Podcast: Patricia Deklotz on High School Transformation
Superintendent Patricia DeKlotz, a nationally recognized leader in personalized and competency-based learning, talks about smart suburban school redesign.
Podcast: Emily Liebtag and Nate McClennen on the Power of Place
On this week's podcast, Tom Vander Ark, Dr. Emily Liebtag, and Nate McClennon discuss their newly published book, The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education.
Podcast: Beth Anderson on Learner Differences
Beth Anderson shares her thoughts on learner differences. She leads the Hill Learning Center, a K–12 non-profit based in Durham, North Carolina.
Chelsea Craig and Dr. Anthony Craig on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Leading
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Chelsea Craig and Dr. Anthony Craig speak about their careers as leaders in and around learning and education.
Podcast: Jenny Pieratt on Powerful PBL
Today, the Getting Smart team is bringing you an episode focused on project-based learning featuring special guest, Jenny Pieratt.
