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Podcast: Learner Records and Next Gen Credentialing
Competency-Based Education

Laurie Gagnon and Cory Henwood on Learner Records and Next Gen Credentialing

Getting Smart Staff
Sep 13, 2023

On this episode we're joined by Laurie Gagnon and Cory Henwood to discuss next gen credentials and how districts are approaching the next iteration of learner records.

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Eduardo Briceño on The Performance Paradox and Learning Zones

Getting Smart Staff
Sep 6, 2023

On this episode we're joined by Eduardo Briceño, speaker, facilitator and author of the new book The Performance Paradox.

Unbundled Leanring and Outschool.org
New Pathways

Morgan Camu and Justin Dent on Unbundled Learning Ecosystems and Outschool.org

Getting Smart Staff
Aug 30, 2023

We're joined by Morgan Camu and Justin Dent of Outschool.org to talk about community co-authored learning experiences.

Nalukai Academy on Teaching & Learning Entrepreneurship
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Nalukai Academy on Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship

Getting Smart Staff
Aug 23, 2023

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by Nalukai program director Aaron Schorn and a high school student Sherry Jiang from Kealakehe high school. 

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Difference Making

Thanasi Dilos on Civics, Superpowers and Co-Authorship

Getting Smart Staff
Aug 16, 2023

On this episode we're joined by Thanasi Dilos, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Civics Unplugged.

The Knowledge Society
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The Knowledge Society on Connecting Students with Real World Problems

Getting Smart Staff
Aug 9, 2023

On this episode, we're joined by Navid Nathoo and two learners from the Knowledge Society to discuss real-world problems.

A Fire to be Kindled
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Kelly Smith on Prenda and a Fire to Be Kindled

Getting Smart Staff
Aug 2, 2023

On this episode we're joined by Kelly Smith, CEO and Founder of Prenda and author of the great new book A Fire to be Kindled: How a Generation of Empowered Learners Can Lead Meaningful Lives and Move Humanity Forward.

Getting Smart Podcast with Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation
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Jamie Merisotis on Preparing the Workforce for a Green and New Economy

Getting Smart Staff
Jul 26, 2023

We're joined by Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, a foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.

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Town Hall Recap: Portrait of a Graduate in Practice

Getting Smart Staff
Jul 21, 2023

We were joined by NGLC and edleaders to discuss a recent report focused on what comes after a school district adopts a Portrait of a Graduate.

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Tim Knowles and Amit Sevak on What To Do with the Carnegie Unit

Getting Smart Staff
Jul 19, 2023

We're joined by Amit Sevak, the CEO of ETS and Tim Knowles of the Carnegie Foundation to discuss a new partnership.

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