Summer Stephens and Nate Waite on Change in Churchill County School District
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Summer Stephens and Nate Waite to discuss the inspiring work and leadership at Churchill County School District.
John Watson on the Promise of Online Learning
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom speaks with John Watson about the great promise of online learning.
Brent Maddin on Reimagining the Teaching Profession
On this episode of the podcast, Nate McClennen is joined by Brent Maddin, Executive Director of Next Education Workforce at Arizona State University.
Unfulfilled Promise: The Forty-Year Shift from Print to Digital and Why It Failed to Transform Learning
Executive Summary The following paper and resources were primarily authored by Tom Vander Ark with support from the Getting Smart team. The Appendix was largely compiled by Bruce Umpstead. Below, we recorded a 20-minute overview of these findings at the embed link. You can also find this audio in the Getting Smart Podcast feed wherever […]
Boston Real World Learning
School We’re Visiting Background As one of the most historic cities in the U.S., Boston is known for many of its infamous landmarks and events such as Fenway Park and the Boston Marathon. But some of its lesser known claim-to-fames have contributed to making Boston a city of many firsts and impressive recognitions. Boston constructed […]
Town Hall Recap: Learner-Centered Ecosystems as a Public Education Reality?
On this Getting Smart Town Hall, we were joined by organizations working to create learner-centered ecosystems in public education.
Pittsburgh Real World Learning
Schools We’re Visiting Background Emerging as a hub for innovation in education, Pittsburgh boasts a diverse educational landscape. Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) stands as the largest public school district in the city, catering to over 23,000 students. Additionally, Pittsburgh is home to several prestigious universities and colleges, including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, […]
Lona Running Wolf on Education Reform and Cultural Preservation
On this podcast episode, they are joined by Lona Running Wolf from the Piikani Nation to discuss her extensive work in educational reform and cultural preservation.
Podcast: Paul Johnson on Preparing Engineers for Impact
Today the Getting Smart staff speaks with Paul Johnson who outlines 10 signs of progress enhanced student experience and expanded impact.
Podcast: Abby Falik on the Benefits of Global Service
Today the Getting Smart staff speaks with Abby Falik, CEO of Global Citizen Year, a life-changing global immersion between high school and college.
