Competency-Based Education
Learning Design
Transformation Journey: Liberty Public Schools
Explore how Liberty Public Schools is transforming education with market value assets for students that enhance their future.
Leadership
Michael Crawford and Chris Unger on Building Durable Skills
How schools build durable skills through authentic learning, reflection, and real-world experiences that shape agency and career readiness.
Equity & Access
Chris McNutt on the Power of Empathy Interviews
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia talks with Chris McNutt of Human Restoration Project about how empathy interviews can help schools move beyond traditional surveys and toward more meaningful, student-centered change. The conversation explores Polaris, a platform designed to gather and analyze qualitative student voice…
Ed Policy
Dr. Whitney Oakley on the Guilford Guarantee
How Guilford County Schools is guaranteeing every graduate college credit, a credential, or work-based learning experience.
Personalized Learning
Dr. Douglas Yacek on True Engagement in Learning
Douglas Yacek explores civic education, student engagement, and how authentic teaching can bridge the stimulation gap.
Equity & Access
Keri Rodrigues on Parent Power
Keri Rodrigues of National Parents Union on parent voice, school trust, report cards, safety, AI readiness, and family engagement.
Leadership
Catching Up: Student Influencers, AI’s Mirror Problem & The Power of Early Work Experience
Catching Up explores AI in education, student agency, internships, enrollment trends, and how schools can build stronger demand.
Leadership
Liza Garonzik on Teaching Conversation
How schools can teach and assess conversation, durable skills, and authentic interaction in an AI-driven world.
Career & Technical Ed
Roadtrip Nation Students on Finding Passion
Two Roadtrip Nation learners share how exploring interests, uncertainty, and nonlinear career paths can lead to purpose-driven futures.
Learning Design
Town Hall Recap: Desiging for Learning Differences Changes Everything
Learn about how designing for learning differences creates inclusive educational practices for all learners.