Social Studies…and the End of the World As We Know It
Howard Blumenthal argues that standard curriculum in education puts ceiling on what our learners can achieve.
How EdTech Tools Can Make Math More Accessible and More Personal for All Students
By giving students the flexibility to choose how they learn math, they now have the opportunity to show their knowledge and improve learning outcomes.
Expert Perspectives: How Virtual Reality Can Aid in Career Technical Education
Bharani Rajakumar explores how using virtual reality for career exploration brings careers to life–and puts learning directly in the hands of students.
The Money Trap: More Isn’t Always Better
Louis Tay pens his open letter on the price and pursuit of success.
Difference Making: A Story of Hope and Restoration in Duquesne City School District
Justin Aglio shares the story of hope and restoration for one small, marginalized district outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Producing More Successful Students Like Grant
Joe Nathan shares the story of Grant Siebert and why young people deserve state leadership that recognizes and gives students the opportunity to shine.
School Shootings Are Preventable
At Getting Smart, we often think about innovation for equity - and this includes safety for every young person in every school as the fundamental basis for whole-child learning. This is a challenge we must solve.
SparkNC to Ignite Pathways to High Tech Employment
SparkNC is a cooperative of 17 North Carolina school districts that will advance career pathways to high tech employment.
Next Generation Online Learning Programs – Khan World School
Khan World School launched in August 2022 to build a more engaging and challenging middle and high school virtual experience. As a partnership between ASU Prep and Sal Khan, the learning model design includes mastery-based learning, seminars, concurrent-enrollment opportunities and tutorials in addition to online courses.
Why Your Students Need a Manifesto
Students today can benefit from having a personal manifesto, which is a statement of purpose and a script for action to anchor you in your values when you’re faced with dilemmas. Educators can help students create their personal manifesto with a flexible series of exercises, which can then be shared with a larger group to deepen their understanding of each other.