In this episode of Ed on the Edge, Michael Moe sits down with Tom Vander Ark.

Tom is an advocate for better learning for everyone. As the CEO of Getting Smart, he provides advisory services to schools, districts, networks, foundations, and learning organizations, guiding them on the path forward. With a portfolio of over 50 books and papers, including notable works like "Getting Smart," "Smart Cities," "Smart Parents," "Better Together," and "The Power of Place," Tom has established himself as a prolific author and co-author. He brings valuable experience as a former public school superintendent and the first Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tom's dedication to education is evident through his involvement on the boards of nonprofits such as Education Board Partners, 4.0 Schools, Digital Learning Institute, eduInnovation, and his advisory roles with One Stone, Teton Science Schools, Whittle School & Studios, and the Mastery Transcript Consortium.