Mark White and Dwight Carter on Leading Schools in Disruptive Times
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom is joined by Dwight Carter and Mark White, authors of Leading Schools in Disruptive Times.
Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann on Teaching and Updating Economics in High School
On this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann to discuss a new approach to teaching economics in high school - regenerative economics.
Gary Funk & Haley Richardson On Rural Teachers and Rural Schools
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Gary Funk and Haley Richardson to talk about an innovative rural school network.
What School Could Be: Ted Dintersmith on Powerful Learning
After his success with the film "Most Likely to Succeed," venture investor and executive producer Ted Dintersmith launched a 50 state tour to promote readiness for the innovation economy. His new book, What School Could Be, outlines what he learned.
Podcast: Dan Condon on Eagle Rock School and PD Center
Today we talk to Dan Condon, the Associate Director of Professional at Eagle Rock School about community-connected project-based learning.
Podcast: Richard Barth on Building A National School Brand
Today the Getting Smart staff speaks with Richard Barth, the CEO of the KIPP Foundation about his experience growing KIPP from 40 schools to 224 nationally and building a national brand.
Podcast: Michael Hinojosa on Making Dallas Schools Work
This week the Getting Smart staff spoke with Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent of schools in Dallas Texas and we spotted 10 ways that Dallas ISD is innovating.
Joe Erpelding on Magical Schools and Thrively
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Joe Erpelding, a long time principal in the Poway School District, leader at Design39 and now a team member of Thrively.
Getting Smart Podcast | Summit Olympus is Placing Learning in Students’ Hands
Greg Ponikvar and Alex Horowitz of Summit Olympus in Tacoma, Washington, share more about their school's personalized learning program designed to empower students to drive their own learning and prepare them for college and career success.
Getting Smart Podcast | Acton Academy: Building a Student-Centered School…And Global Network
In this episode of the podcast, Acton Academy co-founder Jeff Sandefer shares more with Tom Vander Ark about this student-centered K-12 private school where students are tasked with "finding a calling to change the world."