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. Every other Friday we publish an episode called “Catching Up” where Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia try to make sense of what’s going on in education, learning and human flourishing. Check it out.Â
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:Â
- Student Voice
- Pathways to Postsecondary
- Green Skills & Schools
- Microschools
- What’s Next in Learning
- AI in Education
- Next Generation Leadership
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Know of someone who would make a great guest on the podcast? Email Mason to pitch your suggestion or learn more about being on the podcast.
Wangchuk and Tashi Dendup on Bhutan’s National Shift to Place-Based Education
Explore Bhutan's national approach to Place-Based Education, fostering learner-centered practices, community engagement, and cultural preservation.
David Dimmett on AI Literacy & Career Readiness in STEM Education
David Dimmett discusses AI literacy, STEM pathways, and career readiness, emphasizing applied humanities, ethical reasoning, and durable skills.
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.
Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop on “The Disengaged Teen”
Explore teen engagement with Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, discussing modes of learning and strategies to combat disengagement.
Jenny Curtin on Future Ready Opportunities for All
Jenny Curtin discusses reimagining high schools, equitable opportunities, and systemic transformation on the Getting Smart Podcast.