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Polygence on Building Equitable Mentorship Systems for Personalized Learning

Shawnee Caruthers
Nov 19, 2025
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Tom Vander Ark
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Rebecca Midles
Nov 12, 2025
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Nate McClennen, Tom Vander Ark
Nov 10, 2025
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The Portrait Model: Building Coherence in School and System Redesign

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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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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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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.

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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.

Podcasts

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.

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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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Future of Learning

Daniel Pianko and Nasir Qadree of Investing in the Future of Learning

Getting Smart Staff
Oct 15, 2021

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Daniel Pianko and Nasir Qadree to discuss the future of investing and how it shapes learning.

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