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What If Every Graduate Left With a Plan? | Dr. Whitney Oakley
Jun 24, 2026
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How Can Classrooms Teach Democracy? | Dr. Douglas Yacek
Jun 17, 2026
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What Do Parents Really Want? | Keri Rodrigues
Jun 10, 2026
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Catching Up: Student Influencers, AI's Mirror Problem & The Power of Early Work Experience
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | What If Every Graduate Left With a Plan? | Dr. Whitney Oakley | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers sits down with Dr. Whitney Oakley, superintendent of Guilford County Schools, to explore the Guilford Guarantee—a bold district commitment that every graduate leaves high school with college credit, an industry-recognized credential, or a meaningful work-based learning experience. The conversation highlights what it takes to build real-world learning at scale, from family and student listening to employer partnerships, advising systems, and cross-sector alignment. Dr. Oakley shares how Guilford County is turning a promise into a sustainable strategy for equity, access, and future-ready pathways for all learners. Outline (00:00) Introduction (04:45) The Guilford Guarantee (12:29) Aligning the System (19:05) Community Listening & Industry Partners (22:53) Sustaining the Promise Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn Guilford County Schools Whitney Oakley - Chiefs for Change GCS Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley talks vision | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | How Can Classrooms Teach Democracy? | Dr. Douglas Yacek | Outline (0:00) Introduction & Ancient Grains (6:45) Teaching Across Contexts (11:39) The Stimulation Gap (17:36) The Hook, Pitch, Awakening & Strengthening Framework (28:14) Civics, Democracy & the Classroom (37:19) Civic Virtues & the Role of Schools Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here Dr. Douglas Yacek LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | What Do Parents Really Want? | Keri Rodrigues | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia sits down with Keri Rodrigues, founder and president of the National Parents Union, to explore the power of parent voice in education. From school safety and special education to report cards, trust, AI readiness, and student data privacy, Keri shares why families must be treated as true partners in shaping better learning experiences. This conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful school change starts by listening to the people closest to students. Outline (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Keri's Origin Story (07:26) What Parents Are Frustrated About (12:20) School-Parent Communication & Engagement (24:03) Report Cards, Outcomes & Transparency (31:26) Technology, Data Privacy & Duty of Care Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn National Parents Union | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Catching Up: Student Influencers, AI's Mirror Problem & The Power of Early Work Experience | In this episode of Catching Up, Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia explore the ideas shaping the future of learning and work—from the link between school innovation and enrollment demand to the rise of student influencers as a new form of district storytelling. They also dig into AI's growing role in education, including bias in feedback systems, the homogenizing effect of generative tools, and how AI may free teachers to spend more time on uniquely human work. The conversation also highlights the importance of agency, internships, and real-world learning, while ending with reflections on poetry, humility, and the power of noticing the world around us. Outline (0:00) Intro & Episode Preview (10:14) Student Influencers (12:51) AI Bias & Homogenization (27:01) Deep Dive: Agency & AI's Role in Education (50:17) What's That Song? Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Can Student Influencers Help This District Rebuild Enrollment? Personalized Bias in AI Writing Feedback Percentage of High School and College Students Ages 16 Through 24 Who Were Employed Shut Out: High School Students Learn About Careers but Can't Try One That Pays Student Agency Boosts Engagement and Readiness Agency in America We're About to Get Agency Wrong | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | How Do We Teach Conversation? | Liza Garonzik | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen talks with Liza Garoznik, founder and CEO of Real Discussion, about one of the biggest questions in education today: how do we teach and assess durable skills like communication, listening, and collaboration? Framed by the rise of AI and growing concern about a "conversation crisis," the discussion explores why authentic interaction must be developed alongside artificial intelligence. Liza shares the origin story behind Real Discussion, explains the REAL framework—Relate, Excerpt, Ask, Listen—and offers practical insight into how schools can embed conversation skills into core academics while also measuring student growth, belonging, and engagement. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Durable Skills Framework (3:40) Liza's Story & Real Discussion Origins (11:23) The Conversation Crisis & Authentic Interaction (21:36) The REAL Framework & Teaching Discussion Skills (26:22) Assessment & Measuring Student Growth (34:19) Practical Tools & Future of Real Discussion Links Watch the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn R.E.A.L. Discussion Liza Garonzik on Teaching Tomorrow's Human Skills Grade Discussion Skills, Not Discussions | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | How Does Roadtrip Nation Help It's Students Find Passion? | Road Trip Nation Students | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia sits down with Joana Ponce and Catherine Alves, featured in Roadtrip Nation's Explore Your Interests, for a thoughtful conversation about passion, purpose, and the messy reality of career exploration. Together, they reflect on how exposure to new people and possibilities helped them rethink the idea of a single "right" path, and why learning to navigate uncertainty may be one of the most important skills young people can build. From journalism and activism to climate work and community-based learning, this episode is a powerful reminder that fulfilling futures are rarely linear—and that sometimes the most important step is simply staying open to what comes next. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Poetry (2:10) Non-Linear Career Paths (5:14) What Is Roadtrip Nation? (22:09) Passion, Purpose & Career Advice (29:11) What's Next Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Roadtrippers' Journeys Roadtrip Nation | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | How Can We Lead Away From Fragmentation and Towards Coherence? | Adel DiOrio | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Dr. Adel DiOrio to explore how school leaders can move from fragmented initiatives to real coherence through knowledge management, transformational leadership, and coaching. Drawing on her research in rural school systems and insights from The Coach's Playbook, Adel shares why documenting what works, building strong relationships, and leading with intention are essential to sustaining improvement over time. From the power of "if you think it, ink it" to the life-changing influence of coaches and leaders, this conversation offers practical wisdom for principals, superintendents, teachers, and anyone working to build stronger, more human-centered schools. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Guest Welcome (5:56) Adel's Background & Career Path (12:05) Leadership & Building Cohesive Teams (19:07) Knowledge Management Research (24:08) Dissertation Findings & Practical Takeaways (37:51) The Coach's Playbook (47:06) Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | How Do Schools Turn Innovation Into Systemic Change? | Rebecca Wolfe | Why do so many promising ideas in education stay stuck in individual classrooms? In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen talks with Rebecca Wolfe about what it takes to turn innovation into lasting system change. From teacher agency and school leadership to accountability and knowledge-sharing, they explore how schools can create the conditions for ideas to spread, scale, and ultimately support learner thriving. Outline (00:00) Intro & The Problem (12:46) Learning From AVID (24:42) School Leadership & Culture (34:15) The Macro Challenge (41:40) Hope & A Bias Toward Action Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Transformation Journey: Lake City Area Schools with Tim Hejnal and Meghan Utech | Every school that has tried to change and failed has done so for the same reason: the system kept producing exactly the results it was designed to produce, and nobody changed the system. What Lake City Area Schools discovered — through honest self-examination, disciplined sequencing, and a refusal to mistake movement for progress — is that real transformation requires a different kind of courage than most improvement efforts demand. Not the courage to launch something new, but the courage to admit that the old system was working perfectly: producing disengagement on schedule, graduating students unprepared on time, and generating just enough compliance to keep the lights on. This is the story of what happens when a district decides that is not enough. Join Rebecca Midles, Tim Hejnal and Meghan Utech to learn more. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | What Do Meaningful Work Based Learning Experiences Look Like At Scale? | Stephanie Reisner and Steph Loeck | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark speaks with Stephanie Reisner and Steph Loeck of GPS Education Partners about how work-based learning can transform student engagement, career readiness, and economic mobility. Drawing on 25 years of experience and their new book, Make School Work, they explore what makes work-based learning truly high quality, why employer preparation matters as much as student preparation, and how regional ecosystems can scale meaningful career-connected learning opportunities for more young people. Outline (00:00) Introduction (08:53) Defining High-Quality Work-Based Learning (11:26) Make School Work: The Book & Framework (21:58) Employer Partnerships & Regional Ecosystems (29:28) Metrics & Advice for Ed Leaders Links Watch the full video here Stephanie Reisner Steph Loeck GPS Education Partners Make School Work | — | ||||||
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| 5/1/26 | How Can We Reimagine the Teacher's Role for the AI Age? | Vriti Saraf | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Vriti Saraf, CEO of Ed3, to explore a timely and essential question: How do we move from using AI for efficiency to using AI for human flourishing in education? Drawing on Ed3's new research, The Emerging Role of Teachers in the Age of AI, the conversation examines how artificial intelligence is already reshaping teaching, why the future of education must center human relationships, and what new teacher personas—like learning architect, life navigator, and community connector—might emerge in more adaptive, student-centered systems. Together, Nate and Vriti unpack the risks of automation, the promise of redesigned educator roles, and why this moment demands not just better tools, but a bold rethinking of teaching, learning, and equity. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Topic Overview (4:19) Genesis of the Portrait of a Teacher Project (14:57) AI's Impact on Human Connection & Teacher Relationships (22:23) Future Teacher Personas & Role Specialization (39:30) Hopes for the Future of Education Links LinkedIn Ed3 The Emerging Role of Teachers in the Age of AI | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | How is The Magnolia Project Changing Education? | Gianna Biaggi | In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Gianna Biaggi, founder and executive director of the Magnolia Project, to explore how schools can treat the community as campus. Together, they discuss how Magnolia Project connects middle and high school students with local mentors through immersive, hands-on learning experiences that build agency, engagement, and career awareness. From rural partnerships to durable skills to the power of reflection, this conversation highlights a compelling model for expanding real-world learning and helping every student imagine a future that fits who they are. Outline (00:00) Introduction & Expanded Learning (02:01) Gianna's Story: From Teacher to Founder (05:59) Building the Magnolia Project (12:00) The Program Model (21:18) Durable Skills & Student Outcomes (34:06) Lessons Learned & What's Next Links Watch the full video here LinkedIn Magnolia Project Magnolia Project's programs in Tomales Dream BIG: The Power of On-Campus Career Exploration Middle School Visit Day Teacher and Student Panel | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | How Are Wellesley High School Students Designing the Future of School? | Wellsey High Students | Students at Wellesley High School are helping imagine what learning could look like in 2040. In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia talks with Alty and Anaya, two learners from the school's Evolutions (EVOLS) program, about designing future-ready classrooms, visiting innovative schools, and building skills through hands-on, project-based experiences. From CTE-inspired spaces and collaborative learning environments to student voice and public speaking, this conversation offers a powerful look at what happens when young people are invited to help shape the future of education. Outline (0:00) Introduction (3:28) What Is Evolutions? (6:54) School Visits & Inspiration (8:40) Designing the Future of Education (23:31) Student Voice & Changing Education Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Wellesley High School Student Presentation | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | What Makes a Child Well-Educated in the Age of AI? | Dr. Deborah Kenny✨ | educationAI+4 | Dr Deborah Kenny | Getting Smart PodcastHarlem Village Academies+2 | — | Harlem Village AcademiesThe Well-Educated Child+1 | — | 37m 50s | |
| 4/17/26 | Catching Up: Human Connection, AI Hive Minds, and the Skills Gap✨ | human connectionAI hive minds+6 | — | The Academies Of Hampton Amp LabElectric Works+4 | N.Y. | educationcollaboration+4 | — | 44m 04s | |
| 4/15/26 | How Do We Build Unbounded, Co-Created Pathways for Every Learner? | Jean-Claude Brizard✨ | learner pathwaysco-creation+3 | Jean-Claude Brizard | Digital Promisethe Center for Learner Pathway Innovations+3 | Alabama | Digital PromiseCenter for Learner Pathway Innovations+3 | — | 23m 22s | |
| 4/8/26 | How Can We Rethink Math Education When Computers and AI Do the Calculations? | Ted Dintersmith✨ | math educationAI in education+2 | Ted Dintersmith | LinkedInGetting Smart Podcast | — | estimationstatistics+2 | — | 47m 10s | |
| 4/1/26 | How Do We Thrive and Rehumanize School for Kids and Adults? | Stephanie Malia Krauss✨ | rehumanize schoolwell-being+3 | Stephanie Malia Krauss | How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing Worldthe Getting Smart Podcast+1 | — | thrivecaring for kids+2 | — | 40m 15s | |
| 3/25/26 | How Can We Design Learning Spaces That Transform Education? | Kevin Stoller✨ | learning spaceseducation design+3 | Kevin Stoller | Better Learning podcastCreating Better Learning Environments+5 | — | learner-centered spacesmicroschools+2 | — | 37m 07s | |
| 3/18/26 | What Happens When Students Bring a Portrait of a Graduate to Life? | NEAAAT Students✨ | Portrait of a Graduatestudent voice+3 | Kaylyn RosadoConnor Mawhiney+1 | aviationbiotech+9 | — | agencycollaboration+3 | — | 27m 04s | |
| 3/13/26 | Catching Up: School Choice, AI & Humanity, and Bottom-Up Innovation✨ | school choiceAI+6 | — | MoltbookCatching Up:+2 | Florida | smart citytransportation+6 | — | 48m 03s | |
| 3/11/26 | How Do You Build a Team That Builds, Instead of Building It All Yourself? | Kelly Coffin✨ | team buildingdistrict transformation+3 | Kelly Coffin | Getting Smart PodcastLinkedIn+1 | Farmington HillsMichigan | leadershipvisibility+2 | — | 29m 42s | |
| 3/4/26 | What Makes Parents Choose Alternative Schools? | Eric Wearne✨ | alternative schoolshybrid models+4 | Eric Wearne | the Getting Smart PodcastKennesaw State University+4 | — | educationcommunity partnerships+1 | — | 32m 58s | |
| 2/25/26 | Are Framing and Storytelling Our Next Steps in Education Reform? | Nat Kendall-Taylor | In the latest episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia sits down with Nat Kendall-Taylor, CEO of Frameworks Institute, to explore the critical role of narrative in education reform. They discuss how framing and storytelling can combat fatalism, foster engagement, and create systemic change in education. Together, they dive into the challenges of building cohesive education narratives, the importance of youth-led movements, and the potential of shifting education's focus from future preparation to fostering community and well-being in the present. Tune in to learn how innovative messaging can shape the future of learning and inspire action. Outline (00:12) Introduction & Framework Institute (08:35) The Education Narrative Challenge (10:58) Understanding Cultural Mindsets (16:15) Narrative Strategy & Movements (36:33) Reimagining Education's Purpose (44:21) Vision for Transformed Education Links Watch the full video here LinkedIn Frame Works Institute The 74: We Keep Rolling Out Good Ideas Without the Story. That's Why They Stall | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | How Can Schools Become Community Centers? | Dr. Justin Terry | On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Victoria Andrews sits down with Dr. Justin Terry, Superintendent of Forney ISD, to discuss the groundbreaking Opportunity Center (OC) in Forney, Texas. Dr. Terry shares the vision behind this 350,000-square-foot, future-ready facility that integrates career, college, and community into one dynamic space. From entrepreneurial opportunities for students and community members to creating a vibrant third space that serves all ages, this conversation highlights how innovative design and collaboration can transform education and community engagement. Tune in to learn how Forney ISD is redefining learning and maximizing impact for its rapidly growing district. Outline (00:00) Introduction: The Opportunity Center (02:43) Designing the OC: Vision and Process (10:10) Creating a Third Space: Community Integration (15:01) Entrepreneurship and Future-Ready Skills (24:03) Innovation Within the Box (28:07) Advice for Educational Leaders Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn Forney Independent School District | — | ||||||
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