Author Archives: Jeff Horton, Duluth

America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation —  to thrive today andContinue reading “Centering Learners by Design: Shaping the Future of Education”

Experiential leadership programs encourage participants to make decisions, take initiative, establish relationships, and be accountable. They provide a foundation of abilities and experiences that may be utilized and modified for real-world events and difficulties in the future. Experiential leaders are encouraged and expected to be curious and ask questions, to experiment and use creativity, toContinue reading “A Profile in Experiential Leadership: The Impact of the Gentlemen’s and Ladies Leadership Clubs”

By Cameron Paterson Our education system faces significant challenges. Young people are signaling their discontent through declining attendance, increasing disruptive behavior, and concerning levels of mental health issues – tangible expressions of the desire for an educational experience that better resonates with the aspirations and demands of the contemporary world. Increasing numbers of school refusersContinue reading “Reimagining Schools in a Climate-Challenged World”

America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation —  to thrive today andContinue reading “Kindling the Spark: How the Portrait of a Graduate Becomes the Catalyst for Transformation”

In August, we published the following design principles, which we believe are core for every learner to thrive. In this blog, we present our rationale for elevating accessibility – that all students deserve access to high-quality learning opportunities that support long-term success and a strong sense of belonging. Design Principles Accessible All students deserve accessContinue reading “Why High-Quality Learning Opportunities Must Be Accessible to Every Student”

By: Joe & Kristin Merrill, LaKeshia Brooks, Dominique’ Harbour, Erika Sandstrom Another school year is in full swing and one of the most discussed topics in education is the integration of artificial intelligence in classrooms.  The conversation has sparked an interesting debate: is AI enhancing or eroding creativity among students? A new report from CanvaContinue reading “Educators discuss the state of creativity in an AI world”

America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation —  to thrive today andContinue reading “What Should Young People Get Really Good At?”

A couple of days ago I sent my wife a text that included a link to this TikTok video, which gave some pointed advice about healthy oat milk brands. Her response, as expected, was short: “Is this real?” I had prepared myself by reading a half-dozen articles from reputable health and nutrition websites so IContinue reading “Gen AI Demands We Teach Critical Thinking”

At Getting Smart, we believe that education is a powerful tool for honoring the diversity and rich history that has shaped the world we live in today. Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15) offers an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities inContinue reading “Uplifting Hispanic Heritage While Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Education”

By: Sujata Bhatt America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation —  toContinue reading “The Next Horizon”