Getting Smart Podcast

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

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director of Rural Schools Innovation Zone, a first-of-its-kind partnership made up of five school districts and five institutions of higher education in South Texas that, like our New Pathways campaign, help students find success in what’s next.  Links: Rural Schools Innovation Zone Michael Gonzalez LinkedIn Progressive Policy Institute  

Join your community March 4-7 in Austin, Texas for SXSW EDU 2024 to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere! Go to sxswedu.com/attend/ to learn more. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Lydia Logan, Vice President, Global Education and Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility at IBM.  Together, Lydia and Tom talk about the credentialing landscape, the rise of green skills and how IBM is bridging those worlds with SkillsBuilds. Links:  Lydia Logan Press Release IBM SkillsBuild IBM Commits to Train 2 Million in Artificial Intelligence in Three Years, with a Focus on Underrepresented Communities (Sept)  IBM Commits to Skill 30 Million People Globally by 2030 (oct)  Justina Nixon-Saintil on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Rise of P-TECH  

Join your community March 4-7 in Austin, Texas for SXSW EDU 2024 to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere! Go to sxswedu.com/attend/ to learn more. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia is joined by Josh Schachter, Founder of CommunityShare and long-time storyteller of environment and community. CommunityShare is a platform that connects young people to local opportunities and mentors to grow their networks. Their website prompts visitors to “Imagine your community as a human library.” Links: Josh Schachter LinkedIn CommunityShare Praising Dark Places by Yusef Komunyakaa Learning Justice Project Josh Schachter Photography Creative Narrations  

This podcast explores the unfulfilled promise of the shift from print to digital in education and its challenges. It discusses the four phases of the shift, including the rise of blended learning and remote learning. It also highlights the new era of human-computer interaction with generative AI in education. The podcast examines the reasons why edtech has not successfully transformed learning and suggests recommendations for student-centered models.

Rachna Mathur, Senior STEM Strategist, and Meg Grothman, Director of Arizona Impact and Mathematics Innovation at ASU Prep, discuss integrating AI in education. They explore the intersection of art and STEM, the role of AI in supporting personalized learning, and the use of AI tools like Digit to provide in-the-moment support. They emphasize the importance of creating pathways for careers in the manufacturing and semiconductor industry, and discuss partnerships, funding, and personalizing education with AI. The potential of AI in education and robotics is also explored, highlighting the importance of play in learning and equitable access to AI technologies.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. A proud alum of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, PA and the former principal of Mastery Charter, Shoemaker Campus, Sharif sees education as activism and teachers as civic leaders. Sharif is also the co-host of the 8 Black Hands podcast. His mantra, “We Need Black Teachers” is more than a rallying cry, but a deep desire to give voice to the over 8 million black learners that need to see themselves in their classrooms and community. Links: Center for Black Educator Development Phillys7thWard 8 Black Hands podcast Teaching Pathways LinkedIn Center for Black Educators 2022 Report Dr. Gregg Carr Fugitive Pedagogy by Dr. Jarvis Givens Education of Black People by W.EB Dubois Speeches to the Youth by Malcolm X Black Teachers on Teaching by Dr. Michelle Foster  Dr. Vanessa Siddle Walker Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Dr. Zaretta Hammond  

In this episode, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Charles Fadel, Founder of Center for Curriculum Redesign. They discuss the impact of AI on education, reshaping curriculum, teaching modern disciplines, and the ultimate goal of education - wisdom. They explore the use of AI as a tutor and a tool for designing curricula, emphasizing its role as a helper rather than a threat. The podcast highlights the importance of informed decision-making in education and provides additional resources for further learning.

Dr. Hollie Mackey, expert in field building and policy making, discusses her work on indigenous education and the importance of school accessibility. She emphasizes the need for systemic change, addressing assimilation, and improving achievement rates for native students. The podcast also explores the significance of culturally relevant teaching and nurturing the education ecosystem.

Amanda Bickerstaff, Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, discusses the importance of designing new school models, the skills and jobs of the future, and the impact of AI on teaching and learning. She reflects on her journey with AI for education, highlighting its potential to improve education and alleviate administrative burden. The podcast also explores the potential benefits and concerns of using AI in education, and introduces AI for Education as a valuable resource.