Getting Smart Podcast

Sydney Schaef, Managing Director at reDesign, discusses the Future9 competencies, 34 skills for future readiness. They delve into developmental progressions in learning systems, independent of specific contexts, focusing on collaboration, research skills, and practical competencies like critiquing perspectives and navigating conflicts.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark and Shawnee Caruthers talk about a recent set of school visits in Minnesota as a part of an ongoing series of Real World Learning field trips.   The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is a thriving community of nearly 3 million people. Made up of 7 counties, 182 communities and 2 medium-sized, diverse urban districts (36k and 33k). Additionally, there are a couple big suburban districts like Apple Valley.  Links: School for Environmental Studies  High School for Recording Arts  Dallas School Visits Podcast Episode Cajon Valley Public Schools xello.com Real-World Learning Case Study Sam Seidel - Hip Hop Genius Ford Next Generation  Learning Belton High St Paul Public Schools Shakopee High Burnsville High  School for Environmental Studies High School for Recording Arts  Avalon School  Exploration High School  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Todd Smith, a New Pathways Fellow, founder and CEO of Symphony Workforce and former podcast guest hosts a conversation about an exciting initiative underway in Nebraska. These guests represent the Omaha Taskforce. Joseph Murray, Jesuit Academy. Osuman O. Issaka, Simple Foundation. Links:  Todd Smith Osuman O. Issaka Joseph Murray Symphony Workforce Todd Smith and John Batcher on Helping Students Find Their Why | Getting Smart Simple Foundation Jesuit Academy  

Ryan Lufkin, the VP of Academic Strategy at Instructure, dives into the rapid evolution of learning management systems, particularly highlighting the impact of Canvas during the pandemic. He discusses the shift from AI anxiety to its practical applications in education and emphasizes the need for better support for educators. Lufkin also illuminates the future of credentialing, discussing strategic partnerships and the potential of blockchain technology to enhance skill-based assessments, aiming for more equitable evaluation methods in learning.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Erika Giampietro, Executive Director at the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College. Erika recently led a design team as a part of the Accelerate ED initiative, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Accelerate ED is built on the idea that high schools can provide early access to quality higher education in ways that incorporate work-connected learning and have long-term benefits for students. This initiative helps state-based groups plan and build accelerated pathways between K-12 education, postsecondary education, and careers.  We’re also joined by Destiny Egbuta a student at Salem State University. Links:  Erika Giampietro Bio Erika Giampietro LinkedIn Massachusetts Accelerate ED Design Team  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers and Tom Vander Ark discuss a recent set of school visits in Dallas, Texas. These schools do an incredible job of showcasing dual enrollment, pathway management, business partnerships and building culture in their schools.  These schools create radical new pathways to economic mobility and cultures of possibility. Links: BigThought The Future of Learning with Dr. Pamela Moran, Byron Sanders and Dr. Ed Hess Remake Learning Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility High: The New End Game for America’s High Schools 60x30TX Initiative Molina B Tech Adamson P Tech IDEA  Career Institutes St. Vrain Valley Schools Dr. Don Haddad and Dr. Jackie Kapushion on St. Vrain Schools and Innovation Centers San Diego School Visits Blog Fort Osage Cajon Valley  Phoenix Chamber of Commerce CAPS Network | Building and Growing Community Partnerships Paul Quinn College Oppti Skillsline  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Mason is joined by repeat guest Aaron Schorn of Unrulr and two new guests for the Getting Smart Podcast, Kwaku Aning, Director of the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking at the San Diego Jewish Academy and Mike Yates, The Reinvention Lab at Teach for America.  Links: Kwaku Aning LinkedIn Aaron Schorn LinkedIn Mike Yates LinkedIn San Diego Jewish Academy Reinvention Lab at Teach for America Designing Your Life MSCHF Hallcraft School Studio Unrulr Shoelace Learning Julia Dexter Changing the Subject d.school Scott Center for Entrepreneurship Bill Summers - Cañon City High School  Capstone Consortium Big Picture Learning EyeCandy Previous episode with Aaron Schorn Lauryn Hill - Sister Act 2 Performance  

The podcast explores the concept of curation in designing pathways for success, with topics ranging from reflective poetry to empowering students through community-focused learning, history, creativity, and student representation. The importance of creating inclusive spaces and fostering student voice and engagement is emphasized throughout the discussion.

Exploring intentional and personalized learning pathways, influenced by hip-hop culture for self-realization. DJ Mickey Breeze's transformative journey through music. Empowering students with intentional learning, growth mindset, and self-confidence. Importance of support in personal growth and pursuing aspirations.

Exploring the significance of purpose in guiding students towards their next steps, how purpose can shift and unfold over time, impact of delayed discussions on purpose for young black and brown students, reimagining education for student empowerment and purpose discovery, and empowering young individuals to believe in their potential