Mark White and Dwight Carter on Leading Schools in Disruptive Times
[…] day and age. Parents will fact check you and make sure you’re consistent,” said Mark. “You have to promote your school all the time,” said Dwight. “ Principals are the chief storyteller. Get as many positive messages out as possible.”. Mark and Dwight also shared the following words of parting advice: “People who say […]
Schools Worth Visiting
[…] does all three well. Through school visits and PLCs, the 4000 student school was transformed from a school with great test scores to a place that is preparing great people. (See case study, a feature on facilities, and podcast.) Singapore American School Green. The Green School in Bali combines a rigorous K-12 core curriculum […]
Podcast: Tony Wagner on Learning By Heart
[…] networks and leading by influence Agility and adaptability Initiative and entrepreneurialism Accessing and analyzing information Effective written and oral communication Curiosity and imagination Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era (2015) was written with Ted Dintersmith to accompany a movie of the same name. It presents a new vision of American […]
Michael Fullan on Leading in a Culture of Change
In today's podcast, the Getting Smart team brings you an episode on leading in a culture of change with Michael Fullan.
Podcast: Vince Bertram on Transformative Learning Experiences
The Getting Smart staff speaks with Vince Bertram about how Project Lead the Way is leading the way through transformative learning experiences.
Town Hall Recap: Microschools: Sustainability, Scalability and Accessibility
On this Getting Smart Town Hall we provided an overview of our microschooling initiative, unpacking three emerging themes: sustainability, scaling, and accessibility.
Town Hall Recap: What’s Next In Learning 2024
On this Getting Smart Town Hall we discuss the five big ideas shaping learning in 2024.
Podcast: Patricia Deklotz on High School Transformation
[…] health careers from technicians to surgeons. The high school was remodeled creating collaborative learning spaces that better support personalized learning in the academies and the comprehensive school. Principals of the charter academies sit on Deklotz’s leadership team. She has created a collaborative environment where leaders learn together. Deklotz sees a big improvement in agency […]
Podcast: Tom Rooney and Scott Rowe: Buildings are Closed, Learning Goes On!
In a special bonus episode, we talked with Tom Rooney and Scott Rowe about the transition to remote learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portrait of a Leader Gallery
[…] of a Portrait of a Graduate, while also ensuring that the Portrait of a System becomes a reality. Hillsborough School Leadership Framework With a vision of “ Preparing future leaders, learners and thinkers for a global community,” Westminster Public Schools has identified core driving principles that shape their decision making, alignment and the end […]