Tom Vander Ark
@tomvanderark.bsky.social
Education, Learning & Development
Winning Locally on the Science of Reading Requires Federal Resources, Rights, and Research www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/19/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
The Unspoken Dangers of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Winning Locally on the Science of Reading Requires Federal Resources, Rights, and Research
Uncover the complexities of the science of reading and how authentic assessments can drive literacy advancement in schools.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Winning Locally on the Science of Reading Requires Federal Resources, Rights, and Research www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/19/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Register for this 11/20 GSV webinar on the Changing Landscape of School Choice; George Philhower will talk about Indiana Microschool Collaborative web.cvent.com/hub/events/8...
The Growing School Choice Ecosystem
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November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Register for this 11/20 GSV webinar on the Changing Landscape of School Choice; George Philhower will talk about Indiana Microschool Collaborative web.cvent.com/hub/events/8...
Building Equitable Mentorship Systems for Personalized Learning with Polygence www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/1308... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Polygence on Building Equitable Mentorship Systems for Personalized Learning
Explore mentorship systems that foster personalized learning, equity, and student agency with leaders from Polygence, Hypothesis to Hardware & more.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Building Equitable Mentorship Systems for Personalized Learning with Polygence www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/1308... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
How Confirmation Bias Hijacks Student Thinking — and What Educators Can Do About It www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/18/h... @gettingsmart.bsky.social @davidpblross.bsky.social
How Confirmation Bias Hijacks Student Thinking — and What Educators Can Do About It
Understand how confirmation bias education shapes our perceptions and influences the content we consume online.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
How Confirmation Bias Hijacks Student Thinking — and What Educators Can Do About It www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/18/h... @gettingsmart.bsky.social @davidpblross.bsky.social
Dr. Doug Fisher talks about his #newbook, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/doug... @Getting
Doug Fisher on AI Ethics and Responsibly
Exploring ethical, responsible AI usage in schools with Dr. Doug Fisher. Learn how to teach about, for, and with AI in the classroom.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Dr. Doug Fisher talks about his #newbook, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/doug... @Getting
In Ukiah, Eternal Truths Are Saving Young Lives www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/17/i... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
In Ukiah, Eternal Truths Are Saving Young Lives
Big Picture South Valley High empowers struggling teens with personalized, learner-centered education, fostering community, healing, and purpose.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
In Ukiah, Eternal Truths Are Saving Young Lives www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/17/i... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Register for Student and Community Voice AI Summit in Anaheim, March 20-21 web.cvent.com/event/396882...
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Register for Student and Community Voice AI Summit in Anaheim, March 20-21 web.cvent.com/event/396882...
Dr. Doug Fisher discussed his #newbook Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly (written with Sal Khan) www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/doug... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Doug Fisher on AI Ethics and Responsibly
Exploring ethical, responsible AI usage in schools with Dr. Doug Fisher. Learn how to teach about, for, and with AI in the classroom.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Dr. Doug Fisher discussed his #newbook Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly (written with Sal Khan) www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/doug... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Pam Moran, Ira David Socol, and Liz Calvert talk about their #newbook Real Learning, Real Accomplishment www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/pam-... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Pam Moran, Liz Calvert, and Ira Socol on Real Learning, Real Accomplishment
Exploring real learning and accomplishment through systemic change, mastery learning, and empowering educators and students for meaningful outcomes.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Pam Moran, Ira David Socol, and Liz Calvert talk about their #newbook Real Learning, Real Accomplishment www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/pam-... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Diplomas, Degrees, And Digital Wallets: Revisiting Credentials www.forbes.com/sites/brunom...
Diplomas, Degrees, And Digital Wallets: Revisiting Credentials
Micro-credentials, learning-employment records, and digital wallets are remaking what “credential” means.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Diplomas, Degrees, And Digital Wallets: Revisiting Credentials www.forbes.com/sites/brunom...
Signals that credential both skills and experiences provide pathways to more meaningful learning recognition and workforce opportunities, but require interoperability, socialization, and local ecosystems for successful implementation www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/13/p... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Proof Point, Pressure Point: Why Signals Will Make or Break What Comes Next
Signals like microcredentials and LERs are critical proof and pressure points in creating a trusted, learner-centered education ecosystem.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Signals that credential both skills and experiences provide pathways to more meaningful learning recognition and workforce opportunities, but require interoperability, socialization, and local ecosystems for successful implementation www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/13/p... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
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Building a new American high school • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Absenteeism is a significant problem in American schools. But Indiana is proving that there is a better way forward.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Building a new American high school indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/23/b...
2040 is SO Not Boring! I’m 11 and Always Learning www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/11/2... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
2040 is SO Not Boring! I'm 11 and Always Learning
Explore a future of personalized education, sustainability, and city-wide learning through the eyes of 11-year-old Leo in this inspiring story.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
2040 is SO Not Boring! I’m 11 and Always Learning www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/11/2... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden talk about their #NewBook Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/tess... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden on Innovation, Mindsets, and AI as Co-Creators
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems ...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden talk about their #NewBook Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/tess... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
on high school redesign www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/town... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Town Hall Recap: High School Redesigned
Explore high school redesign initiatives across the country and their impact on innovative models and skills development.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
on high school redesign www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/town... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Investing Today in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Michigan’s Strategy for STEM Talent www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/10/i... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Investing Today in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Michigan's Strategy for STEM Talent
Explore how Michigan STEM addresses the skills gap with experiential learning and robust talent pathways for the future.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Investing Today in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Michigan’s Strategy for STEM Talent www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/10/i... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden talk about their #newbook Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/tess... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden on Innovation, Mindsets, and AI as Co-Creators
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems ...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden talk about their #newbook Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/tess... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook from SETDA for State and Local EdLeaders www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/p... @Getting_Smart
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook for State and Local Leaders
Close the digital design divide with strategies for state/local leaders to support sustained, tech-integrated professional learning in K-12 education.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Professional Learning in an AI World: A Playbook from SETDA for State and Local EdLeaders www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/p... @Getting_Smart
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of ‘When’ www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/h... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of 'When'
Learn how to become a strategic learning organization and align your educational initiatives for better outcomes.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How Can We Build Strategic Learning Organizations? The Power of ‘When’ www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/06/h... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Paul Benedict, Ohio University, on teaching entrepreneurship in the Age of AI www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/paul... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Paul Benedict on Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
Ohio University's AI initiative equips students with AI skills, fostering entrepreneurship, real-world problem-solving, and innovation.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Paul Benedict, Ohio University, on teaching entrepreneurship in the Age of AI www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/paul... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
One Year After Helene: Western North Carolina Schools Anchor Recovery in Resilience www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/04/o... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
One Year After Helene: WNC Schools Anchor Recovery in Resilience
Explore the Western North Carolina Resilience Project, aimed at rebuilding stronger schools after Hurricane Helene.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
One Year After Helene: Western North Carolina Schools Anchor Recovery in Resilience www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/04/o... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
The Architecture of Inference: Appreciating Robert Mislevy’s Evidence-Centered Design in the Age of AI www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/05/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
The Architecture of Inference: Appreciating Robert Mislevy’s Evidence-Centered Design in the Age of AI
Explore the insights of Robert Mislevy on assessment scores and learning contexts, merging language and subject knowledge complexities.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Architecture of Inference: Appreciating Robert Mislevy’s Evidence-Centered Design in the Age of AI www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/05/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Trust and Transformation: Why Local Intermediaries Are the Key to Education’s Future www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/05/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Trust & Transformation: Why Local Intermediaries Are the Key to Education’s Future
Understand how education intermediaries connect communities to opportunities and drive localized systemic change effectively.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Trust and Transformation: Why Local Intermediaries Are the Key to Education’s Future www.gettingsmart.com/2025/11/05/t... @gettingsmart.bsky.social
Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is looking to #hire a Deputy Director to advance their mission for bringing data literacy and data science education to every K–12 classroom. uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
Deputy Director, Data Science 4 Everyone
Department AI Data Science 4 Everyone About the Department Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is a national initiative working to catalyze the adoption of data science and data literacy as a fundamental c...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is looking to #hire a Deputy Director to advance their mission for bringing data literacy and data science education to every K–12 classroom. uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...