About the Getting Smart Podcast
The Getting Smart Podcast covers trends, innovations and insights in K-12, higher ed, lifelong learning, leadership, investing and more. You can listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re on Spotify, we have built some great playlists to help you jump into some conversations we’ve been having over the last few years. You can go long on the following topics:
- Student Voice
- Pathways to Postsecondary
- Green Skills & Schools
- Microschools
- What’s Next in Learning
- AI in Education
- Next Generation Leadership
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Dr. Gholdy Muhammad on Finding and Nurturing Joy in Education
Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad talks about her contributions to literacy and education. They discuss foundational frameworks and practical applications for equity and joy within the curriculum.
Melissa Byrne on Connecting a Learner Profile to Pathways and Postsecondary Workforce Readiness
In this episode, Melissa Byrne tells how the district's innovative Framework 220 empowers students to achieve personal excellence and prepare for future careers.
Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann on Teaching and Updating Economics in High School
On this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann to discuss a new approach to teaching economics in high school - regenerative economics.
Professor Carl Gombrich on Interdisciplinary Learning and Nurturing Curiosity
On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Carl Gombrich to discuss interdisciplinary learning and the future of higher education.
Town Hall Recap: Health Science Pathways
This Getting Smart Town Hall focused on pathways in Health Sciences and highlighted examples making them more effective and accessible.