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Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?
While learner-centered ecosystems can begin in a variety of ways, establishing key people, practices, connections, or conditions to build upon is one approach to developing a strong foundation.
Career-Connected Learning: Preparing Students for a Dynamic Future
A recent gathering from Da Vinci Schools and Transcend highlight the many elements of high quality career-connected learning.
Transforming Learning, Deciding Where to Start: Practical Steps for Educational Leaders
Rebecca Midles showcases her tried and true design process for getting started with transforming learning systems.
Closing the Loop on Excellence
Bridging social-emotional and academic data together for analytical analysis will exponentially raise academic outcomes in a culturally responsive manner.
Impact Update 2023
2023 was a year of change at Getting Smart. We brought on new team members, kicked off new campaigns, hosted a convening and launched a Learning Innovation Fund.
The Future of Teaching Apprenticeships: Empowering Educators and Transforming Education
Apprenticeships provide an innovative way for educators to experience real-life challenges. It’s time to rethink these pathways for educators.
3 Ways to Reimagine Professional Development in Districts
As district leaders, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we support educators with professional development through mentorship, patience and setting realistic expectations, preparing them for what’s next in K-12 education and ultimately creating equitable learning environments for our students.
Schools of the Future: Creating the Entrepreneurial Education Model
Agency, choice, and elevating learner voice requires innovation, creativity and embedding entrepreneurship in our school models.
From the State House to the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Help Bring Competency-Based Education Into Reality
Wyoming’s big shift towards competency-based education (CBE) isn’t just a policy milestone - it’s an opportunity to examine partnership-based approaches to implementing CBE.
School Resilience and Educator Efficacy: The Power of Flexible Learning Environments
Schools around the world are realizing that their flexible learning environments are improving conditions for educators' well-being, helping build stronger teams, improving culture, and benefiting students as a result. Mike Posthumus explores more in their latest post.