On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks to Dr. Candy Van Buskirk, Assistant Superintendent of the Career Academy Network in South Bend, Indiana, to discuss her new book, 'Learn Outside. They talk about the innovative educational strategies at Career Academy Network and the goals of the new pathways campaign aiming to link students to economic mobility, focusing on experiential learning through career academies.

Outline

• Career Academy Network: Origin and Vision

• Experiential Learning and Dual Enrollment

• Insights from Leading Educational Models

• Concluding Thoughts and Future Direction

Links

• Watch the full conversation

• Dr. Candida Van Buskirk

• Learn Outside

• Career Academy Network of Public Schools

• Samueli Academy

• SEED Academy (Los Angeles)

• Da Vinci RISE

• High Tech High

• Cajon Valley

• Larry Rosenstock

• David Miyashiro

• Bostonia Global

• RIASEC

• Recent Ed Hidalgo Blog

• World of Work

• Nerel Winter

• ASA

• One Stone Growth Transcript

• Michael Matsuda Podcast

• Museum School in Grand Rapids

• Michael Fullan

• Scott Bess

• Purdue Polytechnic

• Dr. Katie Jenner

• Indiana Diploma Pathway

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital Promise They talk about the organization's unique congressional mandate and its role in educational innovation.

They explain how Digital Promise has exceptional access to U.S. government agencies, enhancing its impact on educational policy and practice. Brizard discusses the power networks like the League of Innovative Schools have in credentialing and micro-credentials for teachers, and the concept of 'powerful learning' that includes student agency and advanced pedagogies. They explore inclusive innovation processes that integrate voices from all community stakeholders, and reflect on Brizard’s past work on transforming New York City's high schools. This conversation highlights Digital Promise’s commitment to advancing education through research, technology, and innovative practices.

Outline

• Jean-Claude Brizard's Journey

• Transforming New York City Schools

• Innovative Networks and Powerful Learning

• Future of Credentialing and Inclusive Innovation

Links

• Jean-Claude Brizard LinkedIn
• Digital Promise
• League of Innovative Schools
• Conversation at CoSN
• Michelle Cahill
• Joel Klein
• Springpoint Schools
• Skills Transcripts at Scale: Why The ETS & MTC Partnership is a Big Deal
• Christina Luke Luna
• Indiana Diploma Pathway
• Click Here to Watch The Conversation
• Click Here for The Full Transcript

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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.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, hosts Mason Pashia and Dr. Jason Cummins are joined by Dr. Shane Doyle, an Indigenous educator and researcher. Dr. Doyle shares his educational background and work in implementing Indian Education for All in Montana. The discussion covers the importance of teaching the deep history of indigenous lands, the role of storytelling in education, and integrating indigenous wisdom in modern land management. Dr. Doyle also talks about the benefits of outdoor activities and the need for a comprehensive curriculum that includes Native American perspectives.

• Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts

• Collaborative Education and Indigenous Knowledge

• The Importance of Place and History in Education

• Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Links:

• Shane Doyle Podcast
• Article by Shane
• Indian Education For All
• Click Here For The Full Transcript

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