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Explores how schools support postsecondary advising, highlighting data access challenges, counselor roles, and student readiness supports.

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Integrating Place, Projects, and Profession to Build Purpose and Competency | Getting Smart

Integrate place, project, and profession-based learning for enhanced student engagement, purpose, and competency from K-12 education.

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Getting Started with a Learner-Driven Classroom: A Guide for Educators | Getting Smart

Explore learner-driven classrooms in Ohio focusing on student agency, engagement, goal setting, and personalized learning strategies.

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Explore how AI agents can transform education by increasing efficiency, fostering real-world learning, and posing challenges of cognitive laziness.

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10.12.2024

What Should Citizenship Education and Assessment Actually Look Like? | Getting Smart

Explore the importance of robust, inclusive civics education to foster engaged, informed citizens and strengthen democratic society.

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A New Infrastructure for Learning Credentials | Getting Smart

Full implementation and acceptance of new education models requires an explicit and collective rewrite of our learning infrastructure.

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08.12.2024

The Joy of Learning: A Core Principle for Success | Getting Smart

Explore the transformative power of joyful learning, emphasizing connection, curiosity, and real-world engagement in education.

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04.12.2024

Supporting Students with Disabilities Through Changing Education Policies | Getting Smart

Examines potential impacts of dismantling Department of Education on students with disabilities and strategies for families and educators.

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03.12.2024

In Ohio, A Capital City Starts to Connect Its Own Dots | Getting Smart

Discover Columbus EcosySTEM, a community-based approach that connects students with real-world learning opportunities and diverse career paths.

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27.11.2024

To Fully Realize Horizon Three, We Need New Accountability Systems | Getting Smart

Redesigning education requires new accountability systems that promote equity, innovation, and local involvement, emphasizing reciprocal accountability.

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26.11.2024

Can't-Miss Education Conferences in 2025 | Getting Smart

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

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22.11.2024

The Importance of Purpose-Based Learning in K-12 Education | Getting Smart

Purpose-based learning connects students to real-world tasks, boosting engagement and preparing them for societal contributions.

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20.11.2024

Impact Projects at Northeastern University | Getting Smart

Engaging students in impact-driven projects is one of the most effective ways to cultivate valuable skills while developing what Charles Fadel refers to as the key Drivers of learning: Motivation, Identity, Agency, and Purpose. These Drivers are increasingly recognized as essential in Education for the Age of AI, where adaptability and a sense of purpose […]

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19.11.2024

Will AI Flip the Role of the Classroom Teacher? | Getting Smart

Explore how AI is reshaping the role of teachers, focusing on flipped classrooms and personalized learning.

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16.11.2024

Authentic Learning Experiences | Getting Smart

Authentic learning enhances student engagement by connecting education to real-world relevance, fostering community involvement.

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15.11.2024

Educator Roles as a Catalyst for Transformation | Getting Smart

The transformation to H3 learning environments will involve fundamentally rethinking the role of the educator.

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13.11.2024

Facilitating Student Discussions with Technology | Getting Smart

Explore tech tools like Equity Maps, Dialogic, and Parlay to enhance student discussions, promote equity, and provide meaningful feedback in classrooms.

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12.11.2024

Why Neurodiversity Matters When Talking About Anti-Bias Education | Getting Smart

Embracing neurodiversity in anti-bias education fosters inclusive identities, enhancing student belonging and learning in diverse school communities.

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09.11.2024

Why High-Quality Learning Opportunities Must Be Personalized to Each Learner | Getting Smart

Personalized learning tailors education to individual needs, making learning engaging and competency-based for student empowerment.

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08.11.2024

One Goal, Two Journeys: The Role of Community and Workforce in Defining Graduate | Getting Smart

Two leaders share their journeys of developing statewide Portrait of a Learner/Graduate. Change is possible.

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07.11.2024

Empowering Students to Bridge the Gap Between High School and Career Success | Getting Smart

Empower students with career insights and tools to bridge high school and career success, fostering informed decisions and economic mobility.

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05.11.2024

Your Power Beyond the Polls: Ways Families Can Shape School Communities | Getting Smart

Families can shape school communities by joining parent associations, volunteering, and engaging with school boards and partnerships.

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02.11.2024

Why 'Just Tell a Teacher' Isn't Enough - The Power of Bystander Intervention to End Bullying | Getting Smart

Bystander intervention empowers students to combat bullying, fostering safer, inclusive schools through practical tools and community support.

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A New Operating System for Public Education: Learner-Centered Ecosystems | Getting Smart

Explore learner-centered ecosystems to transform education, enhancing adaptability, community involvement, and holistic student development.

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Let High Schoolers Do Less? Let High Schoolers Experience More | Getting Smart

Redesign high schools with personalized learning and real-world experiences to better prepare students for college and careers.

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29.10.2024

AI Can Help STEM Bridge Educational Disparities | Getting Smart

AI enhances STEM education by fostering innovation, equity, and access, empowering diverse learners to thrive in a tech-driven world.

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26.10.2024

First-Year Insights into Building a Truly Learner-Centered Approach with SparkNC | Getting Smart

SparkNC offers a learner-centered, competency-based education in high-tech fields across North Carolina, empowering students with flexible, industry-relevant learning experiences.

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25.10.2024

Igniting the Flame: How Motivation Catalyzes Student Potential in Horizon 3 Education | Getting Smart

Horizon 3 education redefines learning, focusing on intrinsic motivation, personalized learning, and real-world engagement for student empowerment.

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23.10.2024

The AI Revolution in Teaching: How It Changes Everything | Getting Smart

AI revolutionizes education by shifting focus from finding answers to asking questions, refining outputs, and developing creativity and critical thinking.

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22.10.2024

4 Promises Drive Rural School Transformation at Eastern Hancock Schools | Getting Smart

Find out why Eastern Hancock Schools is a place kids want to be. Explore the design principles of this tight-knit school community.

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19.10.2024

The Pandemic Proved that High-Dosage Tutoring is Essential. We Can’t Give it Up. | Getting Smart

High-dosage tutoring is crucial for personalized education, democratizing access and improving student outcomes post-pandemic.

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18.10.2024

How We Lead the Change Is the Change: Horizon 3 Leadership | Getting Smart

The journey towards equitable, innovative H3 learning ecosystems demands new forms of leadership that embrace uncertainty, nurture belonging, and co-design solutions with communities.

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17.10.2024

Empowering Student Voice to Drive Change | Getting Smart

Empowering student voices can drive change in education by integrating student input into decision-making, fostering leadership and inclusivity.

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17.10.2024

Next-Generation Durable Skills Assessment | Getting Smart

Next-generation assessments of durable skills are crucial for validating competencies across educational and professional contexts, using AI and VR.

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12.10.2024

The Future of Accelerating Impact is Here: Reflections on The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2024 | Getting Smart

The inaugural GSVxPenn State: The Global Impact Forum 2024 united over 500 students and global leaders from education, entrepreneurship, AI, and ed-tech for a transformative event.

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11.10.2024

How Generative AI Can Enable & Accelerate H3 School Transformation | Getting Smart

Generative AI accelerates Horizon 3 transformation by enabling personalized, competency-based learning and scaling coaching in education.

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