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The Extended Mind Podcast
Future of Learning

Annie Murphy Paul on The Extended Mind

Getting Smart Staff
Dec 1, 2021

On this episode, Tom is joined by author and brain science expert Annie Murphy Paul to discuss her new book, The Extended Mind.

Comprehensive Learner Records
Career & Technical Ed

Kiko Suarez on Comprehensive Learner Records

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 24, 2021

On this episode, Tom is joined by Kiko Suarez, VP of Higher Education and Workforce Development at Territorium to discuss learner records.

Difference Making

Town Hall Recap: Difference Making and Purpose-Based Learning

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 19, 2021

On the latest Getting Smart Town Hall, we covered purpose-based learning experiences for the one year bookiversary of Difference Making.

Habits of the Heart
Leadership

Clifton Taulbert on Habits of the Heart

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 17, 2021

On this episode, Tom is joined by acclaimed author and speaker Clifton Taulbert to discuss entrepreneurship and leadership.

Connecting Schools & Industry
Career & Technical Ed

Christine Ricci and Leo Morton on Connecting Schools and Industry

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 10, 2021

On this episode, Tom is joined by Christine Ricci and Leo Morton, two business leaders in KC who make the case for connecting school & industry.

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Luke Harris on Problem Finding in High School

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 5, 2021

On this episode of the podcast, Mason Pashia sits down with high schooler Luke Harris to discuss his engineering design curriculum.

Difference Making

Carla Marschall on Worldwise Learning

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 3, 2021

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Carla Marschall discusses her new book Worldwise Learning, international schools, and collaboration.

Educatered Podcast: 001
Leadership

EduCatered: Ululani Shiraishi, Kamehameha Schools Maui

Getting Smart Staff
Oct 29, 2021

On the first ever episode of EduCatered, Ulu Shiraishi talks about community, diversity, being a good listener and more.

DEI Advocacy and Scholarship
Equity & Access

Robert Simmons III on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocacy and Scholarship

Getting Smart Staff
Oct 27, 2021

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Robert Simmons III to discuss DEI scholarship and advocacy in education.

Network Effect

Dr. Kim Alexander and Alton Frailey on Rural Innovation

Getting Smart Staff
Oct 20, 2021

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen is joined by Dr. Kim Alexander and Alton Frailey to discuss rural network innovation.

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