Podcast: Julia Freeland Fisher and Mahnaz Charania on Social Relationships and Networks
On this podcast, Tom, Julia, and Dr. Mahnaz discuss the four-dimensional framework for measuring students’ social capital.
Podcast: Nick Donohue on Promoting Racial Equity & Fighting Personal, Institutional and Structural Racism
On today's podcast, the team speaks with Nick Donohue, the CEO and President of Nellie Mae Education Foundation about promoting eqiuty and fighting racism.
Podcast: Greg Smith on Climate Collapse
In our special edition Friday podcast episode, Tom speaks with Greg Smith about climate change and place-based education.
Podcast: Benno Schmidt on Leading Yale, Fixing CUNY, & Launching the Whittle School
Today our podcast is with Benno Schmidt. Benno served as President of Yale University, the Dean of Columbia University Law School, and the CEO and Chairman of Edison Schools (now EdisonLearning) and now is the Co-Chair of the Global Advisory Board at Whittle School and Studios.
Podcast: Diane Tavenner on What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life
Today on the podcast, Tom is speaking with Diane Tavenner and Mira Browne from Summit Public Schools (SPS) to discuss SPS and Diane's new book Prepared: What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life.
Podcast: Flynn Coleman on a Human Algorithm
On the podcast today, we are discussing artificial intelligence and the future of work and learning with guest Flynn Coleman, an international human rights attorney, a professor, and a social entrepreneur.
Podcast: Francisco Guajardo on the Language of Place
In this week’s podcast, Tom is speaking with Dr. Francisco Gaujardo. Francisco is a leading voice in bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural education and a noted expert in place-based education.
Podcast: Rebecca Midles on Mobilizing Change to Meet Learners Where They Are
On today's podcast, we chat with Rebecca Midles, the newest member of the Getting Smart team who leads the school systems design team. Tune in to hear more about her work developing transformation initiatives nationally.
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.
Podcast: Terry Grier on Developing More than 80 System Leaders
On this week's podcast, Tom is speaking with Terry Grier, known as America’s Superintendent for over 20 years in four different states.