Getting Smart Podcast

Yu-Ling Cheng, Co-Producer of Remake Learning Days, discusses the growth and impact of the festival on community partnerships and creative learning experiences. She shares her journey from doctor to violinist, highlighting the importance of family engagement in education and adapting to the age of AI.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer at the Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mike Huckins, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and IT Operations at the Greater Phoenix Chamber. Together, Jennifer and Mike are working on ElevateEdAZ, a remarkable initiative by the Arizona design team that's revolutionizing education and workforce development in the state, is working to be at the intersection of key stakeholders to provide real opportunities for learners.  Links: Full Shownotes AccelerateED Phoenix Chamber Greater Phoenix Chamber  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by, Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, a professor at North Carolina State University. Lesley-Ann is also author of Design Social Change, a new book from Stanford’s d.School run featuring past guests Sam Seidel and Olatunde Sobomehin on Creative Hustle and Sarah Stein Greenberg on Creative Acts for Curious People. Just the other day we ran an episode we recorded live at SXSW EDU 2024 with some of her colleagues.

Authors from the Stanford d.school, including Sam Seidel and Olatunde Sobomehin, discuss design frameworks, reflection experiments, and empowering high school students through entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of community, personal growth, and reflection for learning experiences, showcasing the transformative power of collaboration, mentorship, and storytelling in shaping future possibilities.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Stacy Wall Schweikhart, CEO of Learn to Earn Dayton. Stacy brings more than 21 years of public sector leadership and a deep network of partners and resources to the CEO role.  We’re also joined by Dr. Thomas Lasley, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Montgomery County Educational Service Center and Founder of Learn to Earn Dayton. Tom focuses on shaping policies and practices that impact P-16 educational attainment.  Links: Stacy Wall Schweikhart LinkedIn Thomas Lasley LinkedIn AccelerateED Ohio Learn to Earn Dayton YouScience PACCE Navigators  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Rebecca Midles is joined by Nell Rosenberg, National Director of Teleservices at Clarke Schools for Hearing & Speech. Links: LinkedIn Clarke School for Hearing and Speech tVisit Teleservices Program National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management,  

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is part of a new short monthly series where Mason Pashia is joined by Dr. Jason Cummins, a previous guest and a friend of the podcast, to speak with indigenous leaders and academics to discuss how indigenous ways of knowing and leading can, and should, shape the education system.   In this episode, they are joined by Julian Guerrero Jr., the current Director of the Office of Indian Education (OIE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Together, they discuss the extensive range of grant programs managed by the OIE, which support everything from Native American language immersion programs to college and career readiness initiatives. Guerrero emphasizes the importance of these programs in enhancing educational opportunities for Native students across the U.S., highlighting that a significant majority of Native American students attend public schools outside of reservation systems.  Links:  LinkedIn Office of Indian Education Indigenous Youth Career Exploration Oklahoma State University - Treaties link PUEDE Network The Society of American Indian Government Employees  

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Rebecca Midles is joined by two members of the Transcend Usable Knowledge team —Cynthia Leck, and Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo, to discuss their new report Igniting Agency in Early Learners. Links: Igniting Agency in Early Learners Cynthia Leck Cynthia Leck LinkedIn Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo LinkedIn Transcend Transform Learning with Community-Based Design  Agency and Young Children Research Collaborative  

Timothy Jones, Chief Visionary Officer at #HipHopEd and founder of Techniques4Learning, dives into the dynamic blend of education and poetry. He explores how creativity in learning can be enhanced through hip-hop and arts. The discussion covers the shift from being passive art consumers to active creators, showcasing the transformative power of writing and mentorship. Timothy also reflects on how feedback influences creative processes and the importance of confidence in communication, making a compelling case for arts in education.

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.