Caroline Vander Ark

In a world where smartphones play an integral role in daily life, how can schools navigate their impact on childhood development? A new #GettingSmartBlog explores this question and advocates for a "hard reset" on the phone-based childhood experience: gettingsmart.com/2024/04/09/…

So excited to start the day with over 40 principals from the Kansas and Missouri area focused on how to continue to support #RealWorldLearning this year. @KauffmanFDN

How might we build a green and sustainable society? Check out our new #GreenPathways resource! gettingsmart.com/whitepaper/…

When the Getting Smart team spends a whole week together in the same space, you know it’s filled with endless #joy, #laughter and #learning! Our group is recharged, refocused and ready to dive even deeper into greater work together. #TeamGS

LAST CHANCE! #GIVEAWAY Thanks to LibroFm, we have 2 copies of The Sleep-Deprived Teen to giveaway! 1. Like this post 2. Follow @Getting_Smart & @LewisLisaL 3. Tag a friend ⬇️ You'll both be entered. Giveaway ends 8/16. Winner will be notified by DM. bit.ly/3dnWzlZ

Happy #EarthDay! Enjoy this new episode of the #GSPodcast, where @nmcclenn is joined by @MaggieFavretti and Benjamin Freud, Ph.D., authors, consultants and advocates for the environment, for people and for a more sustainable future. Listen in: gettingsmart.com/podcast/mag…

"Self-sustenance, community relationship, cultural connection—these are some of the principles we aim to pass onto the next generation, as we create caretakers of our future, leaders of our island." #EarthDay #MaKaHanaKaIke #PlaceBasedLearning bit.ly/3L6smnr

What on Earth is a #Metaverse? Let's discuss: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #GSTownHall

Have you signed up for our March #GSTownHall yet? New Pathways: High Schools That Change Lives will explore learning models, support and guidance systems, networks for #NewPathways and much more! bit.ly/3I8UtkJ

Hey #Teachers at #SXSWEDU want to be on our #EduCatered podcast? Join @rmcaruthers today at 3pm for live #EduCatered conversations. See you at the Hilton Suite 1532 bit.ly/sxsw-edu22

So great seeing Difference Making at the Heart of Learning at the #SXSWEDU book store! If you’re here and still need a copy go see Book People in room 10C (2nd floor in ACC).

.@baratunde #Podcast Alert! On this episode, @tvanderark is joined by one of his favorite podcast hosts… Baratunde Thurston, host of the How to Citizen podcast! @SXSWEDU Listen here: bit.ly/3toVcrF

Are you interested in learning alongside other members of the Getting Smart community? Sign up for our new two-week design sprint: Building Purposeful Learning Experiences! roots.gettingsmart.com/plans…

New #Podcast Alert! On this episode, @tvanderark is joined by @CarolineIHill to discuss the importance of #mindfulness and #wellness for #leaders, what drives innovation, reimagining #BlackHistoryMonth, redesigning oppressive systems & much more. gettingsmart.com/podcast/car…

Schools that reframe #learning to #credential, credit, and count programs and experiences outside of the traditional program will thrive. Join us for this town hall to discuss The Great #Education Unbundling! Register for the 2/10 #GSTownHall: bit.ly/3GdA6RD