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Nat Kendall-Taylor smiling in glasses and blazer, featured guest on the Getting Smart Podcast

Equity & Access

Nat Kendall-Taylor on The Power of Narrative

Mason Pashia

Feb 25, 2026

Nat Kendall-Taylor discusses narrative strategies, education reform, and how framing impacts systemic change in this insightful Getting Smart Podcast.

Justin Terry, guest on the Getting Smart Podcast, smiling in a suit and red tie against a blue gradient background.

New Pathways

Justin Terry on The Opportunity Center and Lifelong Learning

Victoria Andrews

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Justin Terry shares how Forney ISD's Opportunity Center blends career, college, and community to redefine education and community spaces.

Clay Banks, guest on the Getting Smart Podcast, discussing EIC's approach to entrepreneurship education and mentorship.

Leadership

Clay Banks and EIC on Empowering Future Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship and Innovation

Mason Pashia

Feb 11, 2026

Exploring entrepreneurship in education: mentorship, student-led innovation, and the future of learning at Williamson County’s EIC program.

Three smiling podcast guests featured on the Kentucky Innovation episode of the Getting Smart Podcast.

David Cook, Sarah Snipes and Karen Perry on Building Sustainable Education Systems

Rebecca Midles

Feb 4, 2026

This podcast explores Kentucky’s innovative "United We Learn" initiative, highlighting community-driven education transformation and network building.

Getting Smart Podcast with David Dimmett, AI Literacy & STEM Education

Leadership

David Dimmett on AI Literacy & Career Readiness in STEM Education

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 28, 2026

David Dimmett discusses AI literacy, STEM pathways, and career readiness, emphasizing applied humanities, ethical reasoning, and durable skills.

Getting Smart Town Hall promotional graphic for "What's Next in Learning" event on January 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT

Future of Learning

Town Hall Recap: What’s Next in Learning 2026

Tom Vander Ark, Nate McClennen, Shawnee Caruthers, Victoria Andrews

Jan 23, 2026

As we enter 2026, the Getting Smart team is diving deep into the convergence of human potential and technological opportunity. Our annual Town Hall isn’t just a forecast—it’s a roadmap for the year ahead. We will explore how human-centered AI is reshaping pedagogy, the power of participation, and the new…

Getting Smart Podcast with Mason Pashia and Tom Vander Ark, Getting Smart

New Pathways

Mason Pashia and Tom Vander Ark on Navigating Paradox

Tom Vander Ark, Mason Pashia

Jan 21, 2026

Explore the paradoxes shaping education and AI in 2025: secure vs porous schools, scarcity vs abundance, creativity in AI, and values in uncertain times.

Two podcast hosts flank a collage globe with thought bubbles reading "Grey Goo?" and "2026 Predictions?" for Getting Smart's Catching Up podcast.

New Pathways

Catching Up: Grey Goo, News Deserts, and Our Predictions for 2026

Mason Pashia, Nate McClennen

Jan 16, 2026

Explore AI trends, scholastic journalism, 2026 predictions & creative ideas like student-led media teams in this insightful Catching Up episode.

Getting Smart Podcast with Richard Carranza, Education Leader

EdTech

Richard Carranza on how AI and Arts are Transforming Education

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 14, 2026

Richard Carranza joins the Getting Smart Podcast to discuss AI in education, arts integration, leadership, and the future of tools like IXL in learning.

Place Based Education

Wangchuk and Tashi Dendup on Bhutan’s National Shift to Place-Based Education

Nate McClennen

Jan 9, 2026

Explore Bhutan's national approach to Place-Based Education, fostering learner-centered practices, community engagement, and cultural preservation.

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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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