Getting Smart Podcast

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.

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