Podcast: Listening to Kids and Designing From Scratch for Timeless Learning
Pam Moran is passing the torch in Albemarle County after 32 years, leaving a great example of what she calls “contemporary progressive education".
Podcast: Beth Anderson on Learner Differences
[…] to learn more about the Hill Learning Center and the amazing impact they’re having on students with learning differences and what Beth hopes to see in the future when it comes to working with these learners and their families. Key Takeaways: Beth introduces herself, speaks about Hill Center, and explains why it is that […]
Learners from The Knowledge Society on Making the World a Better Place
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with three students from The Knowledge Society: Sofia Sanchez, Naila Moloo and Aaryan Harshith. These students have an exceptional and inspiring dedication to changing the world.
Town Hall Recap: Green Schools
Check out this recap of the Getting Smart Green Schools Town Hall with Green Schools National Network.
Experiencing Success In What’s Next: The Six Pillars of New Pathways
[…] create an ecosystem where learning doesn’t just happen at school? How might we rethink the ways students show their genius? How might we connect learners to the future of work and learning? How might we combine accelerated skill development with project-based and work-based learning? How might we create safe places that equip learners to fully express […]
Frank Keil on Wonder, Childhood and Lifelong Learning
On this episode, we're joined by Frank Keil to discuss his new book, Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science.
Town Hall Recap: Generative AI
[…] every query. After, we highlighted a few different districts and schools that had taken thoughtful steps to incorporate AI-enabling parameters in their rules and regulations. One example of this was Peninsula School District 401. Not all schools, however, are thinking proactively about this topic. Ted Mo Chen, ClassIn’s VP of Globalization, shared over email […]
Podcast: Connie Yowell & Paul LeBlanc on Extending Access to Higher Ed from Chicago to Rwanda
Today we speak with Connie Yowell, CEO of LRNG and EVP of SNHU and Paul LeBlanc, President of SNHU about the importance of the merger between Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG and how they are extending access to Rwanda.
Podcast: Chad Dorsey on Modeling and Data Science in STEM Education
On this week's podcast, Tom talks with Chad Dorsey, the President, and CEO of the Concord Consortium about data science and STEM education.
Podcast: Jo Boaler On the Limitless Mind and Learning Math That Matters
Dr. Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University talks about the limitless mind and learning math that really matters.