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Keri Rodrigues on Parent Power

Mason Pashia
Jun 10, 2026
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Catching Up: Student Influencers, AI’s Mirror Problem & The Power of Early Work Experience

Mason Pashia, Nate McClennen
Jun 5, 2026
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Liza Garonzik on Teaching Conversation

Nate McClennen
Jun 3, 2026
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Roadtrip Nation Students on Finding Passion

Mason Pashia
May 27, 2026
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New learning models, tools, and strategies have made it easier to open small, nimble schooling models.

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Focused on charting and defining the future-ready education system we need to serve and prepare all learners.

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Focusing on how making a difference has emerged as one of the most powerful learning experiences.

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This campaign will serve as a road map to the new architecture for American schools. Pathways to citizenship, employment, economic mobility, and a purpose-driven life.

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We share stories that highlight best practices, lessons learned and next-gen teaching practice.

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The climate crisis is the most complex challenge mankind has ever faced. We’re covering what edleaders and educators can do about it. 

 

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Isaiah R. Walker on Recruiting and Retaining Black, Indigenous, Educators of Color

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 22, 2022

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Deion Jordan is joined by Isaiah Walker, principal at KIPP Philadelphia Prep Academy.

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Regeneron Science Talent Search on Science Projects That Matter

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 17, 2022

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast features three exceptional students who discuss their recent science fair projects and student agency.

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Nadine Levitt on Learning Through Music

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 15, 2022

On this episode of the podcast, Nadine Levitt founder of WURRLYedu speaks about music education and using music as a method, not a class.

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EduCatered: Victoria Andrews

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 10, 2022

On this episode of EduCatered, we're joined by Getting Smart team member Victoria Andrews when we were live at SXSW EDU.

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GPS Education Partners and DuPage County Schools on Work-Based Learning

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 8, 2022

On this episode, we're joined by representative of an exciting work-based learning partnership between DuPage County Schools and industry.

Embark Education on Embedding Learning in Business
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Embark Education on Embedding Learning in Business

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 3, 2022

On this episode, we're joined by representatives of Embark Education to discuss embedding learning within local businesses.

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Adam Geller on Improving Your Teaching Practice with AI

Getting Smart Staff
Jun 1, 2022

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Adam Geller of Edthena to discuss ai performance reviews and continued professional growth.

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New Pathways

Sal Khan and Amy McGrath on Khan World School @ ASU Prep

Getting Smart Staff
May 25, 2022

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Sal Khan founder of Khan Academy and Amy McGrath of ASU Preparatory Academy to discuss Khan World School.

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EduCatered: Andrew Lee

Getting Smart Staff
May 20, 2022

On this episode of EduCatered, Andrew Lee joins us at the table to chat Vita Schools of Innovation, belonging and tacos.

Future of Learning

Dr. Angela Duckworth on Developing Character

Getting Smart Staff
May 18, 2022

On this episode, we're joined by Angela Duckworth to discuss Character Lab, her initiative to share digestible science about learning.

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