Getting Smart Podcast | Special Ed Teacher to White House Tech Advisor
In this podcast, Tom chats with Seth Andrew, who shares insights gained in his journey from teaching special education, to founding an ambitious school network serving 5000 students, to becoming a White House Tech Advisor.
Talking Learner Experience at the Zoo
In this episode of the podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks learner experience with leaders from Washington state. He focuses on three small community connected, experiential schools in Tacoma, WA. One of which can be found in a zoo.
Podcast: Virginia Superintendent James Lane on Unleashing Innovation
Today on the podcast, Tom is speaking with Dr. James Lane, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education.
Michael Fullan Sees Global Momentum for Deep Learning
Michael Fullan is Canada’s gift to education. For half a century and with 45 books to his credit, Fullan has been the world’s most persistent and persuasive advocate for powerful learning experiences. Listen in to hear a conversation between Tom and Fullan about the potential for better high school credentials and how the assessment system is changing.
Podcast: Dr. Scott McLeod on Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning
Today, the Getting Smart staff speaks with Dr. Scott McLeod, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver about his work with technology in education.
The Return: Leading Systems Towards Healing with Love with Kristi Dominguez and Ellen Dorr
In today’s episode, Kelly Niccolls is joined by Kristi Dominguez and Ellen Dorr for a follow-up podcast on leading school systems towards healing with love.
Getting Smart Podcast | District 51 On Building a Performance-Based Education System
In this episode of the podcast, Superintendent Steve Schultz and Executive Director of Performance-Based Systems Rebecca Midles share more on Mesa County Valley School District 51's efforts to shift to a competency-based education model.
Getting Smart Podcast | 21 Insights: Adventures in Learning to Lead
In this podcast, Getting Smart team member Adam Kulaas reflects on 21 lessons learned during a decade of leading schools, sharing insights on everything from encouraging student voice to supporting your staff.
Podcast: Rebecca Parks on Learning and Exploring through Nature and Science
Kearney School District Superintendent Dr. Nicely, and R. Parks of Southview Elementary and LENS talk about learning through nature and science.
Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Randy Fielding on Reimagined Learning Spaces
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed and Randy Fielding to discuss the future of learning spaces and how it impacts leadership.