Getting Smart

Building a supportive community in educational settings, both online and offline, is crucial for fostering inclusion and enabling students to thrive.

The solutionary approach emphasizes ethical problem-solving, ensuring actions have the most positive impact with minimal harm.

School founders take proactive steps such as sliding tuition scales and intentional locations to support learning for young people through various learning environments.

The integration of STEM across all sectors in the revised Career Clusters framework encourages students to apply technology in diverse fields, fostering adaptability and interdisciplinary skills crucial for future careers.

Educators should reflect on their own biases and utilize cultural competency to bridge gaps in teaching marginalized communities, fostering inclusive learning environments.

eSports offers a powerful platform for building community and teaching vital workforce skills, particularly in technology and entrepreneurship.

In a recent Getting Smart town hall, the focus was on the concept of experience credentialing within educational settings, which involved discussions among various experts in the credentialing world. Nate McClennen moderated the event, which included a demonstration by Ian from Schooljoy, illustrating the practical application of AI in creating simulated learning environments. This highlighted a novel approach to integrating technology in education, specifically through AI-mediated interactions that allow for realistic and sensitive handling of complex social interactions in educational contexts, such as restorative conversations addressing classroom disruptions.

Competency-Based Education offers a transformative approach to learning by allowing students to progress based on mastery rather than time spent in class.

The Skills for the Future initiative by ETS and Carnegie Foundation aims to broaden educational goals and provide meaningful assessments that capture student learning both in and out of the classroom.

Tacoma Public Schools has effectively integrated college and career readiness into a unified pathway that emphasizes life readiness. This innovative approach empowers students to focus on current engagement while preparing for future opportunities through practical, real-world applications and partnerships.