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Project-Based Learning
Human Expression: Why It Should Be A Global Goal And How Crypto Can Help
Human expression is essential to a meaningful future. New mediums and models are making it easier than ever to make a living. We must adapt how we talk about creativity.
Equity & Access
Ten Ways Schools Can Build Students’ Social Capital
By: Dr. Tyler S. Thigpen. What really is our most essential form of wealth? Relationships of unconditional love and support are invaluable. Read 10 ways schools can help children become rich in relationships.
Future of Learning
Remote Work as a Long Term Solution for Schools
By: Kate Eberle Walker. In a post-pandemic world, to remain attractive as employers, school districts should consider remote work solutions to win the battle for employee retention.
The Future of Tech and Work
How Smart Machines Are Improving History and Civics Education
Tom Vander Ark and Mason Pashia explore how AI and tech are impacting the field of history and civics learning education.
Place Based Education
TOPOnexus: Bringing Back Wonder and Whoa!
Getting learners out the door to explore their own “backyard” can be a powerful first step in creating community change. Wonder, whoa and the Arc of Action can be used as tools to shift from a checklist to a learner-centered approach.
Difference Making
Dive Into a Virtual Ocean and Three Other Ways Young People Can Experience the Wonder of the World This Earth Day
Chief Education Officer of National Geographic, Vicki Phillips, explores the ways to engage with the planet from wherever you are this Earth Day.
Learning Design
On Building a Network of Schools Using the One Stone Growth Transcript
We highlighted One Stone, one of the coolest schools in the world, in a recent virtual event. Find out more about what makes One Stone special.
Competency-Based Education
From Pandemic to Possibility: Now is the Time to Consider Competency-Based Education
By: B. Owens & J. Lee. The inequities exposed by the pandemic have forced educators to rethink their learning plan. Competency-based learning is helping to meet the needs of all students.
Future of Work
Dr. Trish Scanlon on How Voice Technologies Should Work For Kids
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Dr. Trish Scanlon to discuss the rise of AI, with specific attention on voice technologies and how it can best work for young people.
Getting Through
School Vaccine Hub Publishes Curricular Resources for Teachers to Help Students Learn About COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
The argument-centered curriculum of the Vaccine Hub encourages students to respectfully explore the root causes of disbelief and distrust in science,.