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Nate McClennen
Jun 3, 2026
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Mason Pashia
May 27, 2026
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Equity & Access

Chris Coxon and Ryan Franklin on Educate Texas

Shawnee Caruthers
Jun 26, 2024

On this episode, Shawnee Caruthers speaks with Chris Coxson and Ryan Franklin. They discuss the initiative's efforts to transform education and career readiness in Texas through Early College High School and P-TECH models.

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Equity & Access

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad on Finding and Nurturing Joy in Education

Shawnee Caruthers
Jun 19, 2024

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.

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New Pathways

Melissa Byrne on Connecting a Learner Profile to Pathways and Postsecondary Workforce Readiness

Victoria Andrews
Jun 12, 2024

In this episode, Melissa Byrne tells how the district's innovative Framework 220 empowers students to achieve personal excellence and prepare for future careers.

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Future of Learning

Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann on Teaching and Updating Economics in High School

Mason Pashia
Jun 7, 2024

On this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann to discuss a new approach to teaching economics in high school - regenerative economics.

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Professor Carl Gombrich on Interdisciplinary Learning and Nurturing Curiosity

Tom Vander Ark
Jun 5, 2024

On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Carl Gombrich to discuss interdisciplinary learning and the future of higher education.

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Town Hall Recap: Health Science Pathways

Tom Vander Ark
May 30, 2024

This Getting Smart Town Hall focused on pathways in Health Sciences and highlighted examples making them more effective and accessible.

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Future of Learning

Dr. Shari Camhi on Purpose, Media Literacy and a Decade of District Leadership

Tom Vander Ark
May 29, 2024

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by Dr. Shari Camhi, Superintendent of Baldwin Union Free School District to discuss media literacy initiatives.

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Future of Learning

Juan Jose Gonzalez and Gina Schuyler on Community College Networks and Radical Dual Credit

Shawnee Caruthers
May 22, 2024

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by two of the leaders leaning into this space, Juan Jose Gonzalez, at EdSystems and Gina Schuyler at Grayslake Central High School.

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Lona Running Wolf on Education Reform and Cultural Preservation

Mason Pashia, Guest Author
May 17, 2024

On this podcast episode, they are joined by Lona Running Wolf from the Piikani Nation to discuss her extensive work in educational reform and cultural preservation.

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Sarah Elizabeth Ippel on The Cultivate Project and Global Citizenship

Nate McClennen
May 15, 2024

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Nate McClennen is joined by Sarah Elizabeth Ippel, Founder and Executive Director of the Academy for Global Citizenship.

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