Getting Smart supports innovations in learning, education & technology. Our mission is to help more young people get smart & connect to the idea economy.
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Can’t believe #SXSWEDU wraps up tomorrow! Grateful for the inspiring sessions, meaningful connections, and all the big ideas shaping the future of learning. So much to take home, but not ready for it to end just yet! #LearningNeverStops @Shameka_Gerald @tdj6899
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Smartphones in schools: double-edged swords. While they connect, they also distract, impacting focus and creativity. Exploring phone-free policies reveals benefits like heightened curiosity. It’s about creating safe spaces where everyone thrives. @MeishaPorter #SXSWEDU
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If you know us, you know that we LOVE supporting our partners. The @yellow_hab team knocked it out of the park during the @ReadingWARapper session @SXSWEDU. Their platform and school continue to redefine education for marginalized learners.
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Because...sometimes a gold sticker is actually a pair of headphones. The @ReadingWARapper session was a great reminder that literacy looks different for all learners, but we must keep finding ways for learners to connect and engage. #SXSWEDU
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So inspiring hearing Sharon McMahon & Shaniqua McClendon speak on working with the enemy and holding hope and take action. "When we arrive at at the posture of...I am a single individual, what can I do to make change...that is when they win." Never stop choosing hope. @SXSWEDU
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“I needed this program while I was in high school. There are an array of ways to do education, but we have to be open to them,” Jarren Small. Music is a language that speaks to students and Reading with a Rapper is increasing literacy for all. #SXSWEDU
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“I became the role model I needed as a kid. When you don’t have women at the table, inefficiencies arise. Representation matters,” Emily Calandrelli. Science matters for ALL! @TheSpaceGal #SXSWEDU
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“Success is not reaching a desired outcome, but instead it’s about learning something new,” Anne-Laure Le Cunff. We can’t wait to dive into all of the tiny experiments and redefining success! #SXSWEDU
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SXSW is on day two and we can’t wait to keep on learning! The kickoff didn’t disappoint and we spent the rest of the day connecting and being inspired. #SXSWEDU
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Navigation and Guidance in the Age of AI @SXSWEDU is a good reminder that systems shouldn’t be complex and that information and knowledge shouldn’t be a commodity. #SXSWEDU #UprootedAcademy @HopeStreetGroup @reachpathways @juliaffreeland
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We are going LIVE at #SXSWEDU 2025! Join us on March 5 for a special episode with @rmcaruthers & @bigpiclearning Carlos Moreno as we discuss Humanizing Pathways: Leadership Soul in Action—plus, earn professional learning credit! 👏 #SXSWEDU2025
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How do we navigate the flood of media and separate fact from fiction? Join us for a #GSTownHall on Media Literacy on Feb 27 at 10 a.m. PT! Learn strategies to engage with media critically and hear from trailblazers: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
#GettingSmart #MediaLiteracy #TownHall
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, reflect on education's role in equality. From Brown v. Board to Dr. King’s words, the fight for equity continues. As Aarika Guerrero highlights in a #GettingSmartBlog, let's honor past achievements and commit to future change:gettingsmart.com/2025/02/07/…
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What if students paused before jumping into college? A #GSBlog by @abbyfalik introduces a new model for launching young people into adulthood with clarity & purpose. Fellows design their journeys, developing intuition, courage & connection: gettingsmart.com/2025/02/06/…
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Ready for a #launchyear? A new #GSPodcast with @tvanderark, @abbyfalik shares how #TheFlightSchool reimagines the transition to adulthood with a tuition-free, donor-supported experience. To reach 1M students by 2035, how do we make this the norm? Tune in: gettingsmart.com/podcast/abb…
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Libraries are more than books—they’re launchpads for entrepreneurs. A new #GettingSmartBlog explores how @SPLBuzz has been supporting small businesses for over a century. From free business research, mentoring & market insights, opportunities are endless: gettingsmart.com/2025/02/04/…
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How do we navigate the flood of media today & separate fact from fiction? Join us for a #GSTownHall on Media Literacy on Feb 27 at 10 a.m. PT! Learn strategies to engage with media critically & hear from trailblazers: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
#GettingSmart #MediaLiteracy
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Can a closed detention facility become a center of hope? Farber Educational Campus shows it can. Discover how they're redefining #AlternativeEducation through #civicengagement & #innovativelearning in a new #GettingSmartBlog by @mwniehoff: gettingsmart.com/2025/02/03/…
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Unbundled learning is transforming education! Explore how Colorado, Arizona, and New Hampshire are leading the charge with real-world learning, policy innovation & personalized pathways: gettingsmart.com/series/new-…
@StandTogether
#UnbundledLearning #CBL #RealWorldLearning
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When students take charge of their education, they do more than learn—they lead. At @onestoneidaho, students drive decisions, design real-world projects & redefine success. A #GettingSmartBlog explores what happens when we believe in student potential: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/30/…
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Education's future hinges on courageous leaders ready to dismantle outdated systems. Discover how Coi Morefield’s Microschool Masters empowers educators to lead with confidence & impact while ensuring sustainable, high-quality learning environments: gettingsmart.com/podcast/coi…
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2024 was a year of bold strides in education. 1M+ learners engaged with our blogs, podcasts & events. We supported 30+ organizations, empowered microschools & turned visions like the Portrait of a Graduate into action. Explore the impact & what’s ahead: gettingsmart.com/whitepaper/…
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In Chefchaouen, Morocco, education celebrates culture & preserves language. Nicole Assisi's #GettingSmartBlog explores how through place-based learning & linguistic activism, students connect to their heritage while navigating a global world: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/28/…
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2SLGBTQIA+ youth face unique #mentalhealth challenges, often without adequate support. In a recent #GettingSmartBlog, Valerie Grison-Alsop from @giveusthefloor shares how peer-led programs build resilience, leadership, & career skills: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/27/…
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Join @tvanderark, @DigitalPromise, @aiedu_org, @AnaheimUHSD, and @UCIrvine at the AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit, Feb. 27–Mar. 1 in Anaheim! Dive into responsible AI practices & advocate for tech justice. Save 10% on registration with code GettingSmart10%: web.cvent.com/event/7669cb66…
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Hollywood's depiction of education is stuck in a time loop, often showcasing the same high school experience. In a new #GettingSmartBlog, Mason Pashia calls for diverse and innovative stories to inspire the future of learning: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/24/…
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What does #studentagency look like for a 9-month-old? A new #GettingSmartBlog by Losmeiya Huang shares how #GrowingPlace uses principles to nurture agency & deeper learning, from infants building autonomy to preschoolers exploring belonging & purpose: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/09/…
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What’s driving the future of education? At What’s Next in Learning 2025, we explored AI tools transforming classrooms, the shift to localized governance, and literacy’s role in navigating media: gettingsmart.com/podcast/tow…
Thanks to our team & attendees for a rich conversation!
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How do we prepare the healthcare leaders of tomorrow? @rmcaruthers speaks with Brad Leon of the @GoBlueSkyTN on the #GettingSmartPodcast. Their partnership with #BCBS & @etsu is solving workforce shortages with accelerated, hands-on, debt-free pathways: gettingsmart.com/podcast/bra…
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Can play revolutionize education? @BoStjerne of @LEGOfoundation joins the @tvanderark on the #GettingSmartPodcast to discuss how playful learning unlocks creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in students: gettingsmart.com/podcast/dr-…
@LEGOEDUCATION @LEGO_Group
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HBCUs are on the rise! In a new #GettingSmartBlog, @tonio81 dives into the enrollment boom & innovative strategies that are redefining education. Explore how HBCUs like @HowardU & @ClaflinUniv1869 are shaping future leaders: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/21/…
#HBCUs
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Dr. King said, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” In a new #GettingSmartBlog, Aarika Guerrero reflects on his vision for education as a tool for equity & justice. How can we keep his dream alive today?
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#MLKDay #EquityinEd
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"Most Likely to Succeed" premiered a decade ago, challenging how we think about education. Celebrate the 10th anniversary with @SchoolCouldBe & @joshreppun. Let’s honor the film’s lasting impact and reimagine the future of learning:
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What will the next presidential administration mean for public education? With proposed changes to funding & education policy, it's time to explore the future. In a new #GettingSmartBlog @MargoRoen walks us through four possible scenarios: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/17/…
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What if classrooms were spaces for solving real-world problems? @ColsCitySchools is making it happen with the @wildfire2korda & a #GSBlog shares how this collaboration empowers teachers & students to tackle community challenges while building confidence: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/16/…
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Catalyze & Launchpad are paving the way for career-connected learning! On this week's #GettingSmartPodcast, @rmcaruthers chats with Lisa Richardson & Dannyelle Austin about their work shaping student pathways to success.🎧 Tune In: gettingsmart.com/podcast/dan…
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#WISEPrize finalists are transforming education—from gamified AI hubs in Armenia to literacy tools in Nigeria. @DavidPBLRoss shares inspiring stories with insights from @remakelearning & others in a new #GettingSmartBlog. Discover their global impact: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/14/…
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Reflection is key to growth mindsets in education. Carissa Solomon from @EmbarkEducation shares strategies in a #GettingSmartBlog, originally on @Edutopia, to transform your classroom and empower learners to embrace challenges: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/13/… #SEL #GrowthMindset
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@tvanderark will speak at the 16th Annual @asugsvsummit Summit April 6–9 in San Diego. Explore Learning at the Speed of Light—an inspiring theme focused on the possibilities emerging at the intersection of #AI & human ingenuity. Join us:
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Join @DigitalPromise, @aiedu_org, @AnaheimUHSD & @UCIrvine at the 2025 AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit Feb. 27–Mar. 1 in Anaheim. Explore responsible AI practices, connect with global leaders & advocate for tech justice. Save 10% with code GettingSmart10%: web.cvent.com/event/7669cb66…
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Protecting sensitive student data is vital to creating safe & supportive schools. Join @projunicorn on Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring legal obligations, ethical considerations, and strategies to build trust with immigrant communities: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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How can educators inspire students to address global challenges? A new #GSBlog explores how teaching #SDGs empowered students to become agents of change. Learn practical strategies to spark curiosity and foster global citizenship in the classroom: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/10/…
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Education must evolve to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Explore our H3 Learning series reimagines education and how schools are building equitable, future-ready systems: gettingsmart.com/series/h3-l…
#H3Learning #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation
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How do we redesign education for all learners? Dennis Littky shares his journey—from @bigpiclearning to @CollegeUnbound—on this week’s #GettingSmartPodcast with @tvanderark. Learn how his work is transforming K-12 and higher ed: gettingsmart.com/podcast/den…
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Can AI tools transform learning without replacing the teacher? @DavidPBLRoss argues that teachers are still the conductors in classrooms filled with AI tools. Lead this shift ethically & effectively while fostering creativity & growth: gettingsmart.com/2025/01/07/…
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Lead education into 2025! Join our #GSTownHall on Jan 16, noon PT, to explore bold strategies and innovations transforming education. From urban school revitalization to future-ready learners, get ready to inspire change: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #GettingSmart #WhatsNext2025
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Tatyana Njoroge found grounding in the poem "Look to This Day" by Kalidasa. It reminded her to embrace the present, take purposeful action, and find joy in the journey.
📖 Read the poem: allpoetry.com/Look-To-This-D…
#Poetry #JoyInTheJourney #FulfillingPresent
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Aarika Guerrero was inspired by the leaders in the #BigPushforSmallSchools cohort. Through podcasts, blogs & town halls, they explored how small schools drive transformative change. She looks forward to seeing this work grow in 2025!
📖: gettingsmart.com/2024/09/03/…
#Microschools
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Marissa Wicklund reflects on a student's words: "I kinda think about this program all the time…" Their passion for purpose-driven learning highlights how real-world experiences ignite a deep connection to education. Explore #RealWorldLearning: realworldlearning.org/
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As 2024 wraps up, Jordan Luster reflects on Cindy Gordon's article about AI's impact on water resources. It prompts questions about adopting AI in schools sustainably. How education can align innovation with sustainability?
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#AIinEducation
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As a mom of teenage twins (+1), Jean Liu found Dr. Becky Kennedy’s podcast episode on relationship strategies enlightening. It reminded her that meaningful connections are built through acknowledging mistakes and showing up with intention.
🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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@_VictoriaJA found the conversation between Tulane Montgomery & Lisette Nieves at #EdLoC powerful & inspiring. It highlighted building coalitions with empathy, bridging gaps, and finding common ground during divisive times. 🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3AX…
#EdLoC #LivePodcast
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Mason Pashia was moved by Mosab Abu Toha's poem "My Library" & Devin Kelly's reflections on themes of home & belonging. His conversation with Timothy Jones of #HipHopEd highlighted how creativity & care enrich education.
📖: ordinaryplots.substack.com/p…
🎧: gettingsmart.com/podcast/tim…
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@Jess_Slusser highlights the importance of family engagement in strong school communities. She finds inspiration in insights from Smart Parents Caroline, Jordan & Aarika. Their perspectives offer practical ways to support educators and students.
📖 Read: gettingsmart.com/2024/11/04/…
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@akrebecca was inspired by collaborations on redefining student success beyond test scores. Conversation with Laurie Gagnon emphasized learner empowerment and mastery & AI's role in personalized learning for all.
🎧 Listen: gettingsmart.com/podcast/com…
📖 Read: gettingsmart.com/2024/12/19/…
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