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Monique Uzelac smiling in front of a school backdrop, featured on the Getting Smart Podcast

Leadership

Monique Uzelac on the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium

Nate McClennen

Jun 13, 2025

Explores learning ecosystems and choice in education with Monique Uzelac, focusing on Michigan's innovative consortium model.

George Philhower smiling in a blue shirt, featured on the Getting Smart Podcast

Leadership

George Philhower on Joyful Learning at Eastern Hancock

Shawnee Caruthers

Jun 11, 2025

Eastern Hancock Schools center "joy" as a learning strategy, integrating it with community partnerships, innovative teaching, and student connection.

Podcast cover art for "Catching Up!" featuring two men, thought bubbles asking "Applied Humanities?" and "AI Leadership?

EdTech

Catching Up! | An AI Research and Leadership Framework, Humanities 2.0, and Incentivizes that Fuel Communities of Learning

Nate McClennen, Mason Pashia

Jun 6, 2025

Explore AI in education, applied humanities, and innovative learning spaces in this insightful podcast episode with Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia.

BB Ntsakey and Kelly Niccolls, guests on the Getting Smart Podcast, smiling in circular portrait photos on a blue gradient background.

Competency-Based Education

BB Ntsakey and Kelly Niccolls on Assessment Journeys

Victoria Andrews

Jun 4, 2025

Explore liberatory assessment with Victoria Andrews, BB Ntsakey, and Kelly Niccolls to redefine student-centered learning and growth.

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Voices of Small Schools Podcast: Sustainability

Jordan Luster, Victoria Andrews

May 28, 2025

Explore microschool sustainability with insights from leaders on financial planning, equity, and leadership succession.

Getting Smart Town Hall event graphic: "Seizing the Opportunity for State Education R&D" — May 20, 2025, 10 a.m. PT

Ed Policy

Town Hall: State Education R&D

Tom Vander Ark

May 22, 2025

Learn how innovations in state education research and development are revolutionizing learning experiences and skills development.

Jamie Merisotis smiling in a suit, featured guest on the Getting Smart Podcast

New Pathways

Jamie Merisotis on Human Work in the Age of AI

Tom Vander Ark

May 21, 2025

Explore AI's impact on work and education with Jamie Merisotis on the Getting Smart Podcast. Understand how credentialing drives economic prosperity.

Michael Fullan and Kaleb Rashad, Getting Smart Podcast guests, featured in circular portrait photos on teal background.

Leadership

Michael Fullan and Kaleb Rashad on Leading in a Culture of Change

Tom Vander Ark

May 14, 2025

Explore deeper learning and AI in education with insights from Dr. Michael Fullan on systemness and transformative change.

Catching Up! podcast cover with two hosts, thought bubbles reading "Curation!" and "Access to Experiences?" on teal background

Career & Technical Ed

Catching Up! | Curation, Vibe Coding and New Priorities for Education

Mason Pashia, Nate McClennen

May 9, 2025

Explore vibe coding, curiosity, and judgment over knowledge. Discuss CTE variations, AI's role, and the importance of curated experiences.

Getting Smart Podcast with Celeste Bolin, One Stone

Future of Learning

Celeste Bolin on How One Stone is Rethinking Assessment

Victoria Andrews

May 7, 2025

Exploring innovative assessments at One Stone, emphasizing student agency, real-world skills, and holistic growth in education.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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