Our Learning Future from A to Z
Schools and organizations are human systems, filled with opportunities and yet there is a profound difference between building from a foundation of schooling and building from a foundation of learning.
Creating an Inclusive Learning Culture Through Trust, Feedback Cycles, and Positive Self-Talk
Nurturing a true growth mindset culture demands more than just awareness; it necessitates establishing a safe and inclusive learning space that embraces the diversity of learners and their experiences. Rebecca Midles explores more in he latest post.
How to Co-Design Curriculum: Fostering Inclusivity through Shared Family Narratives
Not sure how to begin a transformative educational journey with a co-designed curriculum with learners? Here is my experience doing just that, by partnering with learners to actively shape their experiences by celebrating diversity through family narratives and recipes.
So You Designed a Profile of a Graduate, Now What?
Your district has recently completed your Profile of a Graduate, (sometimes also known as a Graduate Profile or Learner Profile) now what? Rebecca Midles and Katie Martin share next steps.
Deeper Learning Requires Deeper Relationships?
Scott McLeod shares insights from visits at innovative elementary and middle schools across the country devoted to significant amounts of time for students and educators to simply be together in community.
From Classroom to Career: Mastering Real-World Competencies through Alternative Learning
Russell Cailey shares his insights on the benefits of alternative approaches to learning in response to traditional education models and their inability to adapt to the students of the 21st century.
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2022
The Getting Smart Team has curated a list of our favorite conferences that we think everyone should attend in 2022.
Real World Learning in San Diego High Schools
A recent trip to San Diego highlighted a group of impressive schools with a commitment to real-world learning.
Why Collaborate for Online Learning? Because it Just (Net)Works
Jessica Slusser explores why collaborating for online learning works.
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2023
Like many of these conferences, this list hasn’t been the same for the last few years. Rampant cancellations, breakneck pivots and restricted gatherings have forced conferences and events to reinvent themselves in order to continue bringing people and ideas together. It seems that we are looking towards a brighter future,…