https://simplecast.com The Future of Smart The Future of Smart, a project of Grantmakers for Education, explores ideas at the intersection of education, equity, and philanthropy that point us towards a radical re-envisioning of our education system. We’ll hear from those working at the edge of what’s possible and explore what it means to support transformative change for young people and their communities. We can’t move our education system forward until we see what’s been holding us back. We have to recognize our assumptions, and our blind spots. This podcast helps listeners recognize how we got here and what assumptions we’ve accepted about young people and education. And it provides us with new ways to think about creating something truly different. 2023 - Grantmakers for Education en Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:50:54 +0000 https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com The Future of Smart https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/cb4d83e1-3cce-4e6f-81ee-df856ce85f6e/fca46fbf-ad84-4e8d-8c75-b965a4472b48/3000x3000/skin-final-hi-res.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com episodic The Future of Smart, a project of Grantmakers for Education, explores ideas at the intersection of education, equity, and philanthropy that point us towards a radical re-envisioning of our education system. We’ll hear from those working at the edge of what’s possible and explore what it means to support transformative change for young people and their communities. We can’t move our education system forward until we see what’s been holding us back. We have to recognize our assumptions, and our blind spots. This podcast helps listeners recognize how we got here and what assumptions we’ve accepted about young people and education. And it provides us with new ways to think about creating something truly different. Ulcca Joshi Hansen | Grantmakers for Education false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ux6Fv8Zt Grantmakers for Education michael@itsborderline.com f1e50c63-1c40-49be-943f-27f2663ecd1a Student-Centered Assessment with Temple Lovelace and Susan Lyons In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement. They are colleagues and leaders in the field of educational measurement, challenging fundamental assumptions that underpin how our dominant education system values, designs and uses assessments. Join us for a conversation in which we explore why thinking differently about what and how we measure is critical to building human-centered systems of learning and education.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/student-centered-assessment-with-temple-lovelace-and-susan-lyons-GKF9ZRLk In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement. They are colleagues and leaders in the field of educational measurement, challenging fundamental assumptions that underpin how our dominant education system values, designs and uses assessments. Join us for a conversation in which we explore why thinking differently about what and how we measure is critical to building human-centered systems of learning and education.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Student-Centered Assessment with Temple Lovelace and Susan Lyons Grantmakers for Education 01:08:33 In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement. They are colleagues and leaders in the field of educational measurement, challenging fundamental assumptions that underpin how our dominant education system values, designs and uses assessments. Join us for a conversation in which we explore why thinking differently about what and how we measure is critical to building human-centered systems of learning and education. In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement. They are colleagues and leaders in the field of educational measurement, challenging fundamental assumptions that underpin how our dominant education system values, designs and uses assessments. Join us for a conversation in which we explore why thinking differently about what and how we measure is critical to building human-centered systems of learning and education. false full 28 ae5222fa-1b08-4d91-9d93-00ad2d5553c1 Doing Philanthropy Differently with Jamie Allison In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Jamie Allison, executive director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, which collaborates with partners whose work provides access and opportunity, building a more equitable community in the Bay Area. Their conversation explores the ideological shifts that have led the fund to engage in interest-based partnerships with the organizations they fund, and what this has meant for everyone engaged in the work, including the fund’s board and staff, as well as their nonprofit partners.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/doing-philanthropy-differently-with-jamie-allison-pnfgKxD6 In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Jamie Allison, executive director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, which collaborates with partners whose work provides access and opportunity, building a more equitable community in the Bay Area. Their conversation explores the ideological shifts that have led the fund to engage in interest-based partnerships with the organizations they fund, and what this has meant for everyone engaged in the work, including the fund’s board and staff, as well as their nonprofit partners.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

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E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Doing Philanthropy Differently with Jamie Allison Grantmakers for Education 00:58:29 In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Jamie Allison, Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, which collaborates with partners whose work provides access and opportunity, building a more equitable community in the Bay Area. Their conversation explores the ideological shifts that have led the fund to engage in interest-based partnerships with the organizations they fund, and what this has meant for everyone engaged in the work, including the fund’s board and staff, as well as their nonprofit partners. In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Jamie Allison, Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, which collaborates with partners whose work provides access and opportunity, building a more equitable community in the Bay Area. Their conversation explores the ideological shifts that have led the fund to engage in interest-based partnerships with the organizations they fund, and what this has meant for everyone engaged in the work, including the fund’s board and staff, as well as their nonprofit partners. false full 27 a378efd6-7024-42d8-a6af-a841e02029b6 Expanding Definitions of Success, Equity and Innovation with Mia Howard In this week’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Mia Howard, managing partner and leader of Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund. Mia and Ulcca explore the work being done by a new generation of school leaders who are dedicated to building more human-centered programs that embrace expanded definitions of success, equity and innovation. Learn about the ways in which Mia and her team are learning about what it means to codesign with communities and deconstruct assumptions about what matters most about how we educate young people.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/expanding-definitions-of-success-equity-and-innovation-with-mia-howard-Ml3yUMNF In this week’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Mia Howard, managing partner and leader of Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund. Mia and Ulcca explore the work being done by a new generation of school leaders who are dedicated to building more human-centered programs that embrace expanded definitions of success, equity and innovation. Learn about the ways in which Mia and her team are learning about what it means to codesign with communities and deconstruct assumptions about what matters most about how we educate young people.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Expanding Definitions of Success, Equity and Innovation with Mia Howard Grantmakers for Education 01:09:09 In this week’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Mia Howard, managing partner and leader of Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund. Mia and Ulcca explore the work being done by a new generation of school leaders who are dedicated to building more human-centered programs that embrace expanded definitions of success, equity and innovation. Learn about the ways in which Mia and her team are learning about what it means to codesign with communities and deconstruct assumptions about what matters most about how we educate young people. In this week’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Mia Howard, managing partner and leader of Innovative Schools at NewSchools Venture Fund. Mia and Ulcca explore the work being done by a new generation of school leaders who are dedicated to building more human-centered programs that embrace expanded definitions of success, equity and innovation. Learn about the ways in which Mia and her team are learning about what it means to codesign with communities and deconstruct assumptions about what matters most about how we educate young people. false full 26 aa8d7a69-e91c-4107-a63a-126f6d2914a8 Innovation as Human-Centered Design with Jenny Curtin Ulcca and Jenny Curtin, Director of Education at the Barr Foundation, explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education. Gain insights into how these efforts are ensuring that every student not only completes their high school journey successfully but also becomes an active and engaged member of their community.

The Barr Foundation envisions high-quality schools where every child is known, challenged, and supported. Their commitment is to create environments where every student is not only prepared for college and career but is also equipped to navigate the opportunities and challenges beyond graduation.

The high school years are crucial in shaping the future of young people. Unfortunately, many New England students face challenges, with some leaving high school early or graduating unprepared for the road ahead. In this episode, discover how the Barr Foundation is actively supporting a diverse range of public schools across New England. These include traditional district schools, charter schools, pilot schools, and innovation schools.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on January 25, 2024, where education meets innovation on "The Future of Smart." Presented by Grantmakers for Education, this episode promises to inspire and inform as we discuss the vital role of education in shaping the future.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-as-human-centered-design-with-jenny-curtin-VgwPUqyf Ulcca and Jenny Curtin, Director of Education at the Barr Foundation, explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education. Gain insights into how these efforts are ensuring that every student not only completes their high school journey successfully but also becomes an active and engaged member of their community.

The Barr Foundation envisions high-quality schools where every child is known, challenged, and supported. Their commitment is to create environments where every student is not only prepared for college and career but is also equipped to navigate the opportunities and challenges beyond graduation.

The high school years are crucial in shaping the future of young people. Unfortunately, many New England students face challenges, with some leaving high school early or graduating unprepared for the road ahead. In this episode, discover how the Barr Foundation is actively supporting a diverse range of public schools across New England. These include traditional district schools, charter schools, pilot schools, and innovation schools.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on January 25, 2024, where education meets innovation on "The Future of Smart." Presented by Grantmakers for Education, this episode promises to inspire and inform as we discuss the vital role of education in shaping the future.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Innovation as Human-Centered Design with Jenny Curtin Grantmakers for Education 00:53:08 Ulcca and Jenny Curtin, Director of Education at the Barr Foundation, explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education. Gain insights into how these efforts are ensuring that every student not only completes their high school journey successfully but also becomes an active and engaged member of their community. Ulcca and Jenny Curtin, Director of Education at the Barr Foundation, explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education. Gain insights into how these efforts are ensuring that every student not only completes their high school journey successfully but also becomes an active and engaged member of their community. false full 25 1f3424c3-fd5c-45c3-8483-682b2fe6e22a Reimagining Student Outcomes with Laurie Gagnon In this episode, Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Laurie Gagnon, Program Director for CompetencyWorks at the Aurora Institute. They discuss competency-based approaches to education that organize learning around demonstrated skills and knowledge rather than lockstep grade-level standards. Gagnon explains how competency models better account for individual development and allow more flexibility in how and when learning happens. Ulcca and Laurie talk about how competency systems open the door for broader educational ecosystems involving families, out-of-school providers, and community organizations. They also discuss how competency models value the knowledge and skills students already have through their family, cultural roots, languages spoken, and passions. The episode explores how competency-based systems support more personalized, equitable learning for all students.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/reimagining-student-outcomes-with-laurie-gagnon-lfWeNqxX In this episode, Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Laurie Gagnon, Program Director for CompetencyWorks at the Aurora Institute. They discuss competency-based approaches to education that organize learning around demonstrated skills and knowledge rather than lockstep grade-level standards. Gagnon explains how competency models better account for individual development and allow more flexibility in how and when learning happens. Ulcca and Laurie talk about how competency systems open the door for broader educational ecosystems involving families, out-of-school providers, and community organizations. They also discuss how competency models value the knowledge and skills students already have through their family, cultural roots, languages spoken, and passions. The episode explores how competency-based systems support more personalized, equitable learning for all students.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Reimagining Student Outcomes with Laurie Gagnon Grantmakers for Education 00:51:45 This episode explores competency-based education with Laurie Gagnon, Program Director for CompetencyWorks at the Aurora Institute. They discuss how competency models support personalized, equitable learning by focusing on demonstrated skills rather than lockstep grade-level standards. This episode explores competency-based education with Laurie Gagnon, Program Director for CompetencyWorks at the Aurora Institute. They discuss how competency models support personalized, equitable learning by focusing on demonstrated skills rather than lockstep grade-level standards. false full 24 44fa9497-19aa-4325-b8d6-43dcb14f8b45 Neurodiversity and a System for All Minds with Dr. Temple Grandin This week’s guest is world-renowned animal rights advocate and autism spokesperson, Dr. Temple Grandin. Having spent her career exercising her skills in service of humane animal treatment in the livestock industry, Dr. Grandin is becoming increasingly engaged in educating communities about the need to recognize and support diverse kinds of minds within our education system. Join us for a conversation in which we explore the differences between how verbal and visual thinkers see the world, her concerns about how our education system fails to nurture the potential of learners with different kinds of minds and why that matters; as well as her suggestions for change. 

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:45:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/neurodiversity-and-a-system-for-all-minds-with-dr-temple-grandin-ROfiRjXX This week’s guest is world-renowned animal rights advocate and autism spokesperson, Dr. Temple Grandin. Having spent her career exercising her skills in service of humane animal treatment in the livestock industry, Dr. Grandin is becoming increasingly engaged in educating communities about the need to recognize and support diverse kinds of minds within our education system. Join us for a conversation in which we explore the differences between how verbal and visual thinkers see the world, her concerns about how our education system fails to nurture the potential of learners with different kinds of minds and why that matters; as well as her suggestions for change. 

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Neurodiversity and a System for All Minds with Dr. Temple Grandin Grantmakers for Education 00:42:31 This week’s guest is world-renowned animal rights advocate and autism spokesperson, Dr. Temple Grandin. Having spent her career exercising her skills in service of humane animal treatment in the livestock industry, Dr. Grandin is becoming increasingly engaged in educating communities about the need to recognize and support diverse kinds of minds within our education system. Join us for a conversation in which we explore the differences between how verbal and visual thinkers see the world, her concerns about how our education system fails to nurture the potential of learners with different kinds of minds and why that matters; as well as her suggestions for change. This week’s guest is world-renowned animal rights advocate and autism spokesperson, Dr. Temple Grandin. Having spent her career exercising her skills in service of humane animal treatment in the livestock industry, Dr. Grandin is becoming increasingly engaged in educating communities about the need to recognize and support diverse kinds of minds within our education system. Join us for a conversation in which we explore the differences between how verbal and visual thinkers see the world, her concerns about how our education system fails to nurture the potential of learners with different kinds of minds and why that matters; as well as her suggestions for change. false full 23 2b95e03b-7413-4529-9052-26f0c3b14414 This Moment and Movement Join us for a special conversation between civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and LaShawn Routé Chatmon, executive director of the National Equity Project. In this intimate chat held prior to their 2023 EdFunders conference plenary session, they explore lessons from America’s civil rights movement and their relevance at a moment when many of the hard-won rights of that era feel under siege.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/this-moment-and-movement-W_qEmbg5 Join us for a special conversation between civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and LaShawn Routé Chatmon, executive director of the National Equity Project. In this intimate chat held prior to their 2023 EdFunders conference plenary session, they explore lessons from America’s civil rights movement and their relevance at a moment when many of the hard-won rights of that era feel under siege.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> This Moment and Movement Grantmakers for Education 00:46:53 Join us for a special conversation between civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and LaShawn Routé Chatmon, executive director of the National Equity Project. In this intimate chat held prior to their 2023 EdFunders conference plenary session, they explore lessons from America’s civil rights movement and their relevance at a moment when many of the hard-won rights of that era feel under siege. Join us for a special conversation between civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and LaShawn Routé Chatmon, executive director of the National Equity Project. In this intimate chat held prior to their 2023 EdFunders conference plenary session, they explore lessons from America’s civil rights movement and their relevance at a moment when many of the hard-won rights of that era feel under siege. false full 22 f7ea863c-0cbc-4d84-8e1b-04231fd7e6b1 Opening New Paths for Philanthropy In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Christina Engel and Tiffany Johnson of Magic Cabinet, a philanthropic organization that seeks to shift power dynamics in philanthropy by championing community-driven grantmaking.

Engel and Johnson explain how Magic Cabinet centers community voice, builds trust, and creates the conditions for nonprofits to define success for themselves. They share stories of the relationships they foster and the lessons they've learned over five years of this community-driven approach.

Looking ahead, they envision Magic Cabinet modeling more equitable practices and advocating for systemic change in philanthropy, with the goal of decentralizing power and shifting decision-making authority to communities. The episode explores how funders might adopt more holistic, indigenous values and grantmaking strategies.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/opening-new-paths-for-philanthropy-0fRwz_aY In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Christina Engel and Tiffany Johnson of Magic Cabinet, a philanthropic organization that seeks to shift power dynamics in philanthropy by championing community-driven grantmaking.

Engel and Johnson explain how Magic Cabinet centers community voice, builds trust, and creates the conditions for nonprofits to define success for themselves. They share stories of the relationships they foster and the lessons they've learned over five years of this community-driven approach.

Looking ahead, they envision Magic Cabinet modeling more equitable practices and advocating for systemic change in philanthropy, with the goal of decentralizing power and shifting decision-making authority to communities. The episode explores how funders might adopt more holistic, indigenous values and grantmaking strategies.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Opening New Paths for Philanthropy Grantmakers for Education 00:56:48 In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Christina Engel and Tiffany Johnson of Magic Cabinet, a philanthropic organization that seeks to shift power dynamics in philanthropy by championing community-driven grantmaking. In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Christina Engel and Tiffany Johnson of Magic Cabinet, a philanthropic organization that seeks to shift power dynamics in philanthropy by championing community-driven grantmaking. false full 21 b9c52c9c-56d1-40c5-b09f-bf3dd2397fe5 Intergenerational Work with Student Parents to Enable Postsecondary Success with Nicole Lynn Lewis In this thought-provoking episode of the Future of Smart podcast, guest Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder of Generation Hope, shares her personal journey from being a pregnant teenager to a college graduate and a change-maker. She discusses the societal biases and stereotypes that often limit the potential of teen and student parents, particularly within communities of color. Highlighting her organization's work, Lewis talks about the FamilyU program, which collaborates with colleges and universities to create inclusive campuses for student parents. She emphasizes the need for systemic change in the educational sector and the importance of involving student parents in solution-building. Lewis also underscores the inherent value of a college education beyond earning credentials - as a platform for individuals to discover their identity, explore their passions, and decide how they want to contribute to society. The episode concludes with a discussion on the unique skills and experiences that parenting students bring to classrooms and workplaces, challenging the narrative around under-resourced students. Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about changing narratives and creating more inclusive educational spaces.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/intergenerational-work-with-student-parents-to-enable-postsecondary-success-with-nicole-lynn-lewis-4DjS4aVz In this thought-provoking episode of the Future of Smart podcast, guest Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder of Generation Hope, shares her personal journey from being a pregnant teenager to a college graduate and a change-maker. She discusses the societal biases and stereotypes that often limit the potential of teen and student parents, particularly within communities of color. Highlighting her organization's work, Lewis talks about the FamilyU program, which collaborates with colleges and universities to create inclusive campuses for student parents. She emphasizes the need for systemic change in the educational sector and the importance of involving student parents in solution-building. Lewis also underscores the inherent value of a college education beyond earning credentials - as a platform for individuals to discover their identity, explore their passions, and decide how they want to contribute to society. The episode concludes with a discussion on the unique skills and experiences that parenting students bring to classrooms and workplaces, challenging the narrative around under-resourced students. Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about changing narratives and creating more inclusive educational spaces.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Intergenerational Work with Student Parents to Enable Postsecondary Success with Nicole Lynn Lewis Grantmakers for Education 00:53:00 In this thought-provoking episode of "The Future of Smart" podcast, Nicole Lynn Lewis shares her inspiring journey from being a pregnant high school student to a college graduate and founder of Generation Hope. She discusses the need to change societal narratives about teen and student parents and the untapped potential that parenting students bring to classrooms and workplaces. In this thought-provoking episode of "The Future of Smart" podcast, Nicole Lynn Lewis shares her inspiring journey from being a pregnant high school student to a college graduate and founder of Generation Hope. She discusses the need to change societal narratives about teen and student parents and the untapped potential that parenting students bring to classrooms and workplaces. false full 20 6fde1b53-7360-413f-a341-b37fe9e5160a Using Tech to Create More Human-Centered Support Systems with Alexandra Bernadotte In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Alexandra Bernadotte, founder of Beyond 12, a tech-enabled nonprofit that supports students in navigating the complex higher education ecosystem. Bernadotte shares her own experiences as a first-generation college student and discusses how Beyond 12 leverages technology to enable a human-centered approach to mentoring and advising to help students succeed in higher education. The episode also explores the growing trend of EdTech and its impact on education funding. Tune in to hear how Alexandra and Beyond 12 are working towards transforming the college experience for historically underserved populations.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/using-tech-to-create-more-human-centered-support-systems-with-alexandra-bernadotte-jfMXUhyI In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Alexandra Bernadotte, founder of Beyond 12, a tech-enabled nonprofit that supports students in navigating the complex higher education ecosystem. Bernadotte shares her own experiences as a first-generation college student and discusses how Beyond 12 leverages technology to enable a human-centered approach to mentoring and advising to help students succeed in higher education. The episode also explores the growing trend of EdTech and its impact on education funding. Tune in to hear how Alexandra and Beyond 12 are working towards transforming the college experience for historically underserved populations.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Using Tech to Create More Human-Centered Support Systems with Alexandra Bernadotte Grantmakers for Education 00:55:50 In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Alexandra Bernadotte, founder of Beyond 12, a tech-enabled nonprofit that supports students in navigating the complex higher education ecosystem. Bernadotte shares her own experiences as a first-generation college student and discusses how Beyond 12 leverages technology to enable a human-centered approach to mentoring and advising to help students succeed in higher education. The episode also explores the growing trend of EdTech and its impact on education funding. Tune in to hear how Alexandra and Beyond 12 are working towards transforming the college experience for historically underserved populations. In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen interviews Alexandra Bernadotte, founder of Beyond 12, a tech-enabled nonprofit that supports students in navigating the complex higher education ecosystem. Bernadotte shares her own experiences as a first-generation college student and discusses how Beyond 12 leverages technology to enable a human-centered approach to mentoring and advising to help students succeed in higher education. The episode also explores the growing trend of EdTech and its impact on education funding. Tune in to hear how Alexandra and Beyond 12 are working towards transforming the college experience for historically underserved populations. false full 19 68fb9837-0a32-4a59-9411-559d77f8e0c8 Something Old Becomes New with Bill Milliken We launch Season 2 in conversation with Bill Milliken, founder of Communities in Schools, and author of “The Last Dropout: A Model for Creating Educational Equity.” Public schools failed to meet Bill’s needs as a young person and a learner, instilling in him a sense of worthlessness. An adult volunteer who wouldn’t give up on him enabled him to believe in himself and in the power of his belief that every young person could succeed if bolstered with strong relationships inside of strong communities. Bill channeled his personal experiences into building Communities in School, a model that has proven over the last 50 years that every student - regardless of race, zip code or socio-economic background - can succeed when they are surrounded by an integrated system of supports including caring relationships. This is knowledge that many indigenous and neo-indigenous cultures understand and live into (check out Season 1, episode 2 to learn more). It is an idea that is re-emerging as a central response to the challenges confronting our education system and society more broadly.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/something-old-becomes-new-with-bill-milliken-aBLrEh6J We launch Season 2 in conversation with Bill Milliken, founder of Communities in Schools, and author of “The Last Dropout: A Model for Creating Educational Equity.” Public schools failed to meet Bill’s needs as a young person and a learner, instilling in him a sense of worthlessness. An adult volunteer who wouldn’t give up on him enabled him to believe in himself and in the power of his belief that every young person could succeed if bolstered with strong relationships inside of strong communities. Bill channeled his personal experiences into building Communities in School, a model that has proven over the last 50 years that every student - regardless of race, zip code or socio-economic background - can succeed when they are surrounded by an integrated system of supports including caring relationships. This is knowledge that many indigenous and neo-indigenous cultures understand and live into (check out Season 1, episode 2 to learn more). It is an idea that is re-emerging as a central response to the challenges confronting our education system and society more broadly.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Something Old Becomes New with Bill Milliken Grantmakers for Education 00:50:30 We continue Season 2 in conversation with Bill Milliken, founder of Communities In Schools, and author of “The Last Dropout: A Model for Creating Educational Equity.” Public schools failed to meet Bill’s needs as a young person and a learner, instilling in him a sense of worthlessness. An adult volunteer who wouldn’t give up on him enabled him to believe in himself and in the power of his belief that every young person could succeed if bolstered with strong relationships inside of strong communities. Bill channeled his personal experiences into building Communities In Schools, a model that has proven over the last 50 years that every student - regardless of race, zip code or socio-economic background - can succeed when they are surrounded by an integrated system of supports including caring relationships. This is knowledge that many indigenous and neo-indigenous cultures understand and live into (check out Season 1, episode 2 to learn more). It is an idea that is re-emerging as a central response to the challenges confronting our education system and society more broadly. We continue Season 2 in conversation with Bill Milliken, founder of Communities In Schools, and author of “The Last Dropout: A Model for Creating Educational Equity.” Public schools failed to meet Bill’s needs as a young person and a learner, instilling in him a sense of worthlessness. An adult volunteer who wouldn’t give up on him enabled him to believe in himself and in the power of his belief that every young person could succeed if bolstered with strong relationships inside of strong communities. Bill channeled his personal experiences into building Communities In Schools, a model that has proven over the last 50 years that every student - regardless of race, zip code or socio-economic background - can succeed when they are surrounded by an integrated system of supports including caring relationships. This is knowledge that many indigenous and neo-indigenous cultures understand and live into (check out Season 1, episode 2 to learn more). It is an idea that is re-emerging as a central response to the challenges confronting our education system and society more broadly. false full 18 8d18c242-d018-454e-abf9-d74dcadae3b5 Meet Nicole Rodriguez Leach, EdFunders' New Executive Director This conversation between Nicole Rodriguez Leach and podcast host Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, chief program officer, explores the personal and career paths that led Nicole to her new position, her insights into education philanthropy, what to look forward to at the conference, and more.

Learn More about Grantmakers for Education: Click here

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-nicole-rodriguez-leach-edfunders-new-executive-director-7w5ZaexI This conversation between Nicole Rodriguez Leach and podcast host Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, chief program officer, explores the personal and career paths that led Nicole to her new position, her insights into education philanthropy, what to look forward to at the conference, and more.

Learn More about Grantmakers for Education: Click here

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Meet Nicole Rodriguez Leach, EdFunders' New Executive Director Grantmakers for Education 00:56:28 This conversation between Nicole Rodriguez Leach and podcast host Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, chief program officer, explores the personal and career paths that led Nicole to her new position, her insights into education philanthropy, what to look forward to at the conference, and more. This conversation between Nicole Rodriguez Leach and podcast host Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, chief program officer, explores the personal and career paths that led Nicole to her new position, her insights into education philanthropy, what to look forward to at the conference, and more. false full 17 1733ede2-1ccb-46d1-996e-330a8383370e Social Change and Personal Perspectives in Philanthropy with Dr. Gislaine Ngounou We don’t often equate “leadership” with the words: rest, reflect, heal, and dream. Dr. Gislaine Ngounou does. Join us for a conversation that covers the gamut from how her personal identity informs her commitment and approach to educational transformation; generational perspectives on social change; the limits of philanthropy; and – perhaps most importantly – reflections on what kind of an ancestor she hopes to be.

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Generational Differences in Racial Equity Work

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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:05:32 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/social-change-and-personal-perspectives-in-philanthropy-with-dr-gisliane-ngounou-m1xbCeK8 We don’t often equate “leadership” with the words: rest, reflect, heal, and dream. Dr. Gislaine Ngounou does. Join us for a conversation that covers the gamut from how her personal identity informs her commitment and approach to educational transformation; generational perspectives on social change; the limits of philanthropy; and – perhaps most importantly – reflections on what kind of an ancestor she hopes to be.

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Generational Differences in Racial Equity Work

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Social Change and Personal Perspectives in Philanthropy with Dr. Gislaine Ngounou Grantmakers for Education 01:15:20 We don’t often equate “leadership” with the words: rest, reflect, heal, and dream. Dr. Gislaine Ngounou does. Meet a leader who does and shares how it changes how she thinks about education. We don’t often equate “leadership” with the words: rest, reflect, heal, and dream. Dr. Gislaine Ngounou does. Meet a leader who does and shares how it changes how she thinks about education. false full 16 f0ed0e7f-56fc-4acd-a827-dacf3ce81222 Building Learning Ecosystems “Look for the helpers” - this reminder is one of the many gifts offered to us by the children’s television personality Mister Rogers. Fred Rogers believed that a vision of peace is not just the absence of war or conflict; it requires building new ways of being grounded in love and compassion. He invited children and their adults to consider that they were part of building this kinder, more compassionate world. And he used his neighborhood - the onset version as well as his hometown of Pittsburgh - to illustrate what it meant to make these ideas real. 

Join us for a conversation with Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation in his hometown of Pittsburg, PA. Gregg is also co-author of the wonderful book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.” The book explores how the principles that informed Rogers’ TV show can be extended to create contexts in which young people and families can experience their communities as learning ecosystems. 

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Remake Learning Playbook:  http://playbook.remakelearning.org/ 

When You Wonder You’re Learning: http://whenyouwonder.org/index.html 

The Good Neighbor:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/fred-rogers-understated-champion-of-radical-kindness/2018/11/02/97e784c4-cb27-11e8-920f-dd52e1ae4570_story.html

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:57:20 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/building-learning-ecosystems-OURk3xCG “Look for the helpers” - this reminder is one of the many gifts offered to us by the children’s television personality Mister Rogers. Fred Rogers believed that a vision of peace is not just the absence of war or conflict; it requires building new ways of being grounded in love and compassion. He invited children and their adults to consider that they were part of building this kinder, more compassionate world. And he used his neighborhood - the onset version as well as his hometown of Pittsburgh - to illustrate what it meant to make these ideas real. 

Join us for a conversation with Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation in his hometown of Pittsburg, PA. Gregg is also co-author of the wonderful book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.” The book explores how the principles that informed Rogers’ TV show can be extended to create contexts in which young people and families can experience their communities as learning ecosystems. 

Relevant Links

Remake Learning Playbook:  http://playbook.remakelearning.org/ 

When You Wonder You’re Learning: http://whenyouwonder.org/index.html 

The Good Neighbor:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/fred-rogers-understated-champion-of-radical-kindness/2018/11/02/97e784c4-cb27-11e8-920f-dd52e1ae4570_story.html

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Building Learning Ecosystems Grantmakers for Education 01:05:09 “Look for the helpers” - this reminder is one of the many gifts offered to us by the children’s television personality Mister Rogers. Fred Rogers believed that a vision of peace is not just the absence of war or conflict; it requires building new ways of being grounded in love and compassion. He invited children and their adults to consider that they were part of building this kinder, more compassionate world. And he used his neighborhood - the onset version as well as his hometown of Pittsburgh - to illustrate what it meant to make these ideas real. Join us for a conversation with Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation in his hometown of Pittsburg, PA. Gregg is also co-author of the wonderful book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.” The book explores how the principles that informed Rogers’ TV show can be extended to create contexts in which young people and families can experience their communities as learning ecosystems. “Look for the helpers” - this reminder is one of the many gifts offered to us by the children’s television personality Mister Rogers. Fred Rogers believed that a vision of peace is not just the absence of war or conflict; it requires building new ways of being grounded in love and compassion. He invited children and their adults to consider that they were part of building this kinder, more compassionate world. And he used his neighborhood - the onset version as well as his hometown of Pittsburgh - to illustrate what it meant to make these ideas real. Join us for a conversation with Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation in his hometown of Pittsburg, PA. Gregg is also co-author of the wonderful book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.” The book explores how the principles that informed Rogers’ TV show can be extended to create contexts in which young people and families can experience their communities as learning ecosystems. false full 15 b681fc5c-dc48-4550-b5fe-e67d95f13cf7 The Future of Educational Transformation Our guest today is Kenji Treanor, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships at the Stuart Foundation and a leader deeply deeply committed to building contexts in which young people can thrive. Kenji shares with us his personal journey into philanthropy, his thoughts on human flourishing, the role of philanthropy as an enabler rather than a driver of new educational policies and approaches, and how we invite people into conversations about what we might build together in service of young people. 

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Stuart Foundation

Karen Pittman on the Future of Smart

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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-educational-transformation-m45zVnTK Our guest today is Kenji Treanor, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships at the Stuart Foundation and a leader deeply deeply committed to building contexts in which young people can thrive. Kenji shares with us his personal journey into philanthropy, his thoughts on human flourishing, the role of philanthropy as an enabler rather than a driver of new educational policies and approaches, and how we invite people into conversations about what we might build together in service of young people. 

Relevant Links

Stuart Foundation

Karen Pittman on the Future of Smart

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E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> The Future of Educational Transformation Grantmakers for Education 00:58:00 Imagine an education system built around the concept of human flourishing. How would that push us to broaden our definitions of success and allow us to build on the assets and strengths of young people? Join us for conversation with Kenji Treanor, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships and Learning at the Stuart Foundation about the role philanthropy can play as an enabler of new educational policies and approaches that move us in this direction. Imagine an education system built around the concept of human flourishing. How would that push us to broaden our definitions of success and allow us to build on the assets and strengths of young people? Join us for conversation with Kenji Treanor, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships and Learning at the Stuart Foundation about the role philanthropy can play as an enabler of new educational policies and approaches that move us in this direction. false full 14 684a7164-3930-4acc-9f97-8547dceb5eb7 Igniting Hope in a Time of Recovery Recorded during this year's Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference, Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson of The CAFE Group and The 1954 Project moderates a panel of Black leaders, Jamyle Cannon, Sharif El-Mekki and Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, who share the dreams they hold for the future and the essential role philanthropy must play in making their vision a reality.

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https://www.edfunders.org/events/the-future-of-education-rehumanizing-the-teaching-profession/

https://kappanonline.org/possible-futures-power-of-teaching-ball/

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]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/igniting-hope-in-a-time-of-recovery-TLP1P_Ud Recorded during this year's Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference, Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson of The CAFE Group and The 1954 Project moderates a panel of Black leaders, Jamyle Cannon, Sharif El-Mekki and Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, who share the dreams they hold for the future and the essential role philanthropy must play in making their vision a reality.

Relevant Links

https://www.edfunders.org/events/the-future-of-education-rehumanizing-the-teaching-profession/

https://kappanonline.org/possible-futures-power-of-teaching-ball/

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Igniting Hope in a Time of Recovery Grantmakers for Education 00:41:49 Recorded during this year's Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference, Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson of The CAFE Group and The 1954 Project moderates a panel of Black leaders, Jamyle Cannon, Sharif El-Mekki and Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, who share the dreams they hold for the future and the essential role philanthropy must play in making their vision a reality. Recorded during this year's Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference, Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson of The CAFE Group and The 1954 Project moderates a panel of Black leaders, Jamyle Cannon, Sharif El-Mekki and Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, who share the dreams they hold for the future and the essential role philanthropy must play in making their vision a reality. false full 13 924ed38c-3f49-4f48-b321-f9449349530b Igniting Hope for the Future of Education A plenary discussion moderated by Ulcca Joshi Hansen during the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference with Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, Bob Hughes of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and James Shelton, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will draw on their vast experience in educational equity to share their visions for an education system that can truly serve tomorrow's learners.

Dr. Pamela Cantor
Founder and Senior Science Advisor
Turnaround for Children

Pamela Cantor, M.D. is a physician, author, and thought leader on human potential, the science of learning and development, and educational equity. Dr. Cantor practiced child and adolescent psychiatry for nearly two decades, specializing in trauma.

 

James "Jim" Shelton
Chief Investment and Impact Officer
Blue Meridian Partners

Jim leads Blue Meridian's efforts to continuously increase the impact, reach, and influence of our investees and investments to produce the strongest possible outcomes for children and families and achieve community-wide impact. Prior to that, he served as Senior Advisor for Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Jim also served as the Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of Education under President Barack Obama.

 

Bob Hughes
Director, K-12 Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bob Hughes, director of K-12 Education in the United States Program, oversees the work to ensure that we prepare all students for success in college and career. Before joining the foundation, Bob was president of New Visions for Public Schools, a New York City school network of 70 district schools serving approximately 45,000 students.
 

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:26:50 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/igniting-hope-for-the-future-of-education-kskdMYrP A plenary discussion moderated by Ulcca Joshi Hansen during the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference with Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, Bob Hughes of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and James Shelton, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will draw on their vast experience in educational equity to share their visions for an education system that can truly serve tomorrow's learners.

Dr. Pamela Cantor
Founder and Senior Science Advisor
Turnaround for Children

Pamela Cantor, M.D. is a physician, author, and thought leader on human potential, the science of learning and development, and educational equity. Dr. Cantor practiced child and adolescent psychiatry for nearly two decades, specializing in trauma.

 

James "Jim" Shelton
Chief Investment and Impact Officer
Blue Meridian Partners

Jim leads Blue Meridian's efforts to continuously increase the impact, reach, and influence of our investees and investments to produce the strongest possible outcomes for children and families and achieve community-wide impact. Prior to that, he served as Senior Advisor for Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Jim also served as the Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of Education under President Barack Obama.

 

Bob Hughes
Director, K-12 Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bob Hughes, director of K-12 Education in the United States Program, oversees the work to ensure that we prepare all students for success in college and career. Before joining the foundation, Bob was president of New Visions for Public Schools, a New York City school network of 70 district schools serving approximately 45,000 students.
 

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Igniting Hope for the Future of Education Grantmakers for Education 00:45:22 A plenary discussion moderated by Ulcca Joshi Hansen during the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference with Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, Bob Hughes of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and James Shelton, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will draw on their vast experience in educational equity to share their visions for an education system that can truly serve tomorrow's learners. A plenary discussion moderated by Ulcca Joshi Hansen during the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference with Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, Bob Hughes of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and James Shelton, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will draw on their vast experience in educational equity to share their visions for an education system that can truly serve tomorrow's learners. false full 12 0af23cac-884d-4102-a712-9fc050970453 Revolutionizing the Honors College by Centering the Values of Living, Learning and Community. How colleges and universities evaluate applicants and how they structure the post-secondary learning experience tethers K-12 to many practices that work against the shift to more human-centered approaches. In this episode we’re going to learn about how one post-secondary program is working to revolutionize the idea of the "honors college.” The Honors Living and Learning Community at Rutgers Newark is interrogating the structures and systems in K-12 and higher education that fail to recognize the brilliance and talent of so many students who are the promise of tomorrow. What lessons does their approach offer us as we work to broaden our conception of human potential and success?

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Defining the Skills Citizens Will Need in the Future

The Future of Jobs

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/revolutionizing-the-honors-college-by-centering-the-values-of-living-learning-and-community-CTMF_eBf How colleges and universities evaluate applicants and how they structure the post-secondary learning experience tethers K-12 to many practices that work against the shift to more human-centered approaches. In this episode we’re going to learn about how one post-secondary program is working to revolutionize the idea of the "honors college.” The Honors Living and Learning Community at Rutgers Newark is interrogating the structures and systems in K-12 and higher education that fail to recognize the brilliance and talent of so many students who are the promise of tomorrow. What lessons does their approach offer us as we work to broaden our conception of human potential and success?

Relevant Links

Defining the Skills Citizens Will Need in the Future

The Future of Jobs

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Revolutionizing the Honors College by Centering the Values of Living, Learning and Community. Grantmakers for Education 00:53:46 Join us to learn about how the Honors Living and Learning Community at Rutgers Newark is interrogating the structures and systems in K-12 and higher education that fail to recognize the brilliance and talent of so many students. Join us to learn about how the Honors Living and Learning Community at Rutgers Newark is interrogating the structures and systems in K-12 and higher education that fail to recognize the brilliance and talent of so many students. false full 11 03c613b6-941d-4c85-82b5-9d3599bed680 Healthy Contexts for Youth Development with Karen Pittman In setting up schools as the heart of our education system we privileged a specific kind of learning - academic learning. We also privileged formal learning over the kinds of informal learning that most of us engage in every day. Human development is sparked by experiences and relationships that can and should exist an all parts of our communities and lives. Join us for a conversation about how centering health human development rather than learning could help us transform education.

In order to become healthy adults, young people need access to a wide range of contexts and experiences in which they can have all kinds of learning experiences. that enable them to build the wide range of competencies they need to thrive in life. 

Karen Pittman
Partner, Knowledge to Power Catalysts
Co-founder and former CEO of Forum for Youth Investment

Relevant Links

Ecosystem for Youth Belonging, Opportunity, and Success (4 Quadrants)

From School Systems to Learning Ecosystems

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory

SoLD Alliance Research Papers

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

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E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/healthy-contexts-for-youth-development-with-karen-pittman-2b1wGD6e In setting up schools as the heart of our education system we privileged a specific kind of learning - academic learning. We also privileged formal learning over the kinds of informal learning that most of us engage in every day. Human development is sparked by experiences and relationships that can and should exist an all parts of our communities and lives. Join us for a conversation about how centering health human development rather than learning could help us transform education.

In order to become healthy adults, young people need access to a wide range of contexts and experiences in which they can have all kinds of learning experiences. that enable them to build the wide range of competencies they need to thrive in life. 

Karen Pittman
Partner, Knowledge to Power Catalysts
Co-founder and former CEO of Forum for Youth Investment

Relevant Links

Ecosystem for Youth Belonging, Opportunity, and Success (4 Quadrants)

From School Systems to Learning Ecosystems

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory

SoLD Alliance Research Papers

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Healthy Contexts for Youth Development with Karen Pittman Grantmakers for Education 01:00:00 In setting up schools as the heart of our education system we privileged a specific kind of learning - academic learning. We also privileged formal learning over the kinds of informal learning that most of us engage in every day. Human development is sparked by experiences and relationships that can and should exist an all parts of our communities and lives. Join us for a conversation about how centering health human development rather than learning could help us transform education. In order to become healthy adults, young people need access to a wide range of contexts and experiences in which they can have all kinds of learning experiences. that enable them to build the wide range of competencies they need to thrive in life. In setting up schools as the heart of our education system we privileged a specific kind of learning - academic learning. We also privileged formal learning over the kinds of informal learning that most of us engage in every day. Human development is sparked by experiences and relationships that can and should exist an all parts of our communities and lives. Join us for a conversation about how centering health human development rather than learning could help us transform education. In order to become healthy adults, young people need access to a wide range of contexts and experiences in which they can have all kinds of learning experiences. that enable them to build the wide range of competencies they need to thrive in life. false full 10 f35004ed-8799-4797-9894-0deddc3d0731 The Misunderstood Years: The Hidden Promise of Adolescent Learning Adolescence is a historically misunderstood and maligned period of human development. Dr. Mary Helen Immodino-Yang shares findings from her research of adolescents that demonstrate the enormous opportunity we have during this stage of life to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Not only can the right sets of experiences mitigate the impact of any earlier trauma or deprivation, the openness and plasticity of the adolescent brain offers an extended period during which we can set young people up for success in early adulthood and beyond.

Relevant Links

Building Meaning Builds Teen's Brains

The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/the-misunderstood-years-the-hidden-promise-of-adolescent-learning-O0zl4efl Adolescence is a historically misunderstood and maligned period of human development. Dr. Mary Helen Immodino-Yang shares findings from her research of adolescents that demonstrate the enormous opportunity we have during this stage of life to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Not only can the right sets of experiences mitigate the impact of any earlier trauma or deprivation, the openness and plasticity of the adolescent brain offers an extended period during which we can set young people up for success in early adulthood and beyond.

Relevant Links

Building Meaning Builds Teen's Brains

The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> The Misunderstood Years: The Hidden Promise of Adolescent Learning Grantmakers for Education 00:58:35 Adolescence is a historically misunderstood and maligned period of human development. Dr. Mary Helen Immodino-Yang shares findings from her research of adolescents that demonstrate the enormous opportunity we have during this stage of life to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Not only can the right sets of experiences mitigate the impact of any earlier trauma or deprivation, the openness and plasticity of the adolescent brain offers an extended period during which we can set young people up for success in early adulthood and beyond. Adolescence is a historically misunderstood and maligned period of human development. Dr. Mary Helen Immodino-Yang shares findings from her research of adolescents that demonstrate the enormous opportunity we have during this stage of life to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Not only can the right sets of experiences mitigate the impact of any earlier trauma or deprivation, the openness and plasticity of the adolescent brain offers an extended period during which we can set young people up for success in early adulthood and beyond. false full 9 5a2e51cf-555b-4a31-b59b-fd16fa014978 Applying Ecological Design Principles to Rebuild Education Post-COVID What can we learn about design principles from schools and districts that pivoted more successfully during the COVID pandemic? In what ways do these design principles help us better respond to the holistic needs of young people, educators and communities? Hear insights Andy Calkins and Nicole Allard from the "What Made Them So Prepared Project," a collaborative project among 9 organizations leading in the education transformation space. Stewart Hudson from the Leon Lownstein Foundation will join us to discuss the unique funding approach taken to support the work and the grantmaking insights that emerged. 

Relevant Links

What Made Them So Prepared? - Research Project 

Bravely network and our announcement of it and Transformation Design, the research base driving its design

Next Generation Learning website where listeners can find everything that we’ve produced

5 Lessons Learned from NGLC’s on-going efforts to become an anti-racist organization, helping to make next gen learning a social justice seeking movement

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/applying-ecological-design-principles-to-rebuild-education-post-covid-V_Eh4v3B What can we learn about design principles from schools and districts that pivoted more successfully during the COVID pandemic? In what ways do these design principles help us better respond to the holistic needs of young people, educators and communities? Hear insights Andy Calkins and Nicole Allard from the "What Made Them So Prepared Project," a collaborative project among 9 organizations leading in the education transformation space. Stewart Hudson from the Leon Lownstein Foundation will join us to discuss the unique funding approach taken to support the work and the grantmaking insights that emerged. 

Relevant Links

What Made Them So Prepared? - Research Project 

Bravely network and our announcement of it and Transformation Design, the research base driving its design

Next Generation Learning website where listeners can find everything that we’ve produced

5 Lessons Learned from NGLC’s on-going efforts to become an anti-racist organization, helping to make next gen learning a social justice seeking movement

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Applying Ecological Design Principles to Rebuild Education Post-COVID Grantmakers for Education 01:01:20 Ecological systems are especially capable of responding successfully to change, uncertainty and even upheaval. How can education systems be inspired by ecological design principles? Join us to hear lessons from a recent report about what made some schools and districts better prepared to pivot during COVID. Ecological systems are especially capable of responding successfully to change, uncertainty and even upheaval. How can education systems be inspired by ecological design principles? Join us to hear lessons from a recent report about what made some schools and districts better prepared to pivot during COVID. false full 8 fc470538-7820-4515-939f-dc36c8e9c0f0 The Future of Work and Digitalization with Jaime Casap Ulcca is joined by Google's former Chief Education Evangelist, Jaime Casap. Jaime discusses his vision for how technology will continue to impact education and how funders can help students prepare for their future working alongside technology.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:51:28 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-work-and-digitalization-with-jaime-casap-P4pX4WMV Ulcca is joined by Google's former Chief Education Evangelist, Jaime Casap. Jaime discusses his vision for how technology will continue to impact education and how funders can help students prepare for their future working alongside technology.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> The Future of Work and Digitalization with Jaime Casap Grantmakers for Education 00:45:22 Ulcca is joined by Google's former Chief Education Evangelist, Jaime Casap. Jaime discusses his vision for how technology will continue to impact education and how funders can help students prepare for their future working alongside technology. Ulcca is joined by Google's former Chief Education Evangelist, Jaime Casap. Jaime discusses his vision for how technology will continue to impact education and how funders can help students prepare for their future working alongside technology. future of education, education technology, education false full 7 103e134f-0f5b-47ba-9b29-6591a0d2b58b Transforming Local Ecosystems Through Radical Partnership In today’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, about the foundation's approach to transforming local ecosystems through radical partnership and grantmaking on the island of St. Croix.

Relevant Links

Philanthropy and Race in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Deanna James, 2020

Cracking the Code: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Policy Analysis of the Virgin Islands Public Education System to Achieve Whole-System Reform, St. Croix Foundation, 2017

 

Collective Work and Impact: the article below is a wonderful review of the research on how system change occurs; and the Nonprofit Consortium 5-Year Retrospective demonstrates our working model of system building via collective impact that is rooted in relationships!

The Relational Work of Systems Change, Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2022

Nonprofit Consortium 5-Year Retrospective, St. Croix Foundation, 2021

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/transforming-local-ecosystems-through-radical-partnership-Fbp_SeoJ In today’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, about the foundation's approach to transforming local ecosystems through radical partnership and grantmaking on the island of St. Croix.

Relevant Links

Philanthropy and Race in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Deanna James, 2020

Cracking the Code: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Policy Analysis of the Virgin Islands Public Education System to Achieve Whole-System Reform, St. Croix Foundation, 2017

 

Collective Work and Impact: the article below is a wonderful review of the research on how system change occurs; and the Nonprofit Consortium 5-Year Retrospective demonstrates our working model of system building via collective impact that is rooted in relationships!

The Relational Work of Systems Change, Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2022

Nonprofit Consortium 5-Year Retrospective, St. Croix Foundation, 2021

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Transforming Local Ecosystems Through Radical Partnership Grantmakers for Education 01:06:33 In today’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, about the foundation's approach to transforming local ecosystems through radical partnership and grantmaking on the island of St. Croix. In today’s episode, Ulcca speaks with Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, about the foundation's approach to transforming local ecosystems through radical partnership and grantmaking on the island of St. Croix. false full 6 1df5f71a-ff36-4625-afd5-57bb7df93241 Serving Students and Communities Through Participatory Action Research with Dr. Michelle Fine EdFunder’s Chief Program Officer Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Dr. Michelle Fine, CUNY graduate professor. They explore the topic of democratizing data and evidence. What does it look like when we step outside our typical worldview to design and engage in the process of research differently?

Relevant Links:

The Public Science Project at the Graduate Center

The Essentials of Critical Participatory Action Research. Michelle Fine & María Elena Torré (2021) Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association Publishers.

From Evidence to Policy: Longitudinal statistical analysis of college access, equity and performance assessments

From Evidence to Policy and Organizing: Participatory study by/for educators and students in alternative/transfer schools in NYC at risk of school closing

From Evidence to policy: Changing Minds: The impact of college in prison: a participatory study of college in prison - impact on the women in prison, their children, the prison environment, recidivism and public safety (a policy report published by seven women in prison and four CUNY faculty/students)

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:39:10 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/serving-students-and-communities-through-participatory-action-research-with-michelle-fine-z7djsfFA EdFunder’s Chief Program Officer Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Dr. Michelle Fine, CUNY graduate professor. They explore the topic of democratizing data and evidence. What does it look like when we step outside our typical worldview to design and engage in the process of research differently?

Relevant Links:

The Public Science Project at the Graduate Center

The Essentials of Critical Participatory Action Research. Michelle Fine & María Elena Torré (2021) Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association Publishers.

From Evidence to Policy: Longitudinal statistical analysis of college access, equity and performance assessments

From Evidence to Policy and Organizing: Participatory study by/for educators and students in alternative/transfer schools in NYC at risk of school closing

From Evidence to policy: Changing Minds: The impact of college in prison: a participatory study of college in prison - impact on the women in prison, their children, the prison environment, recidivism and public safety (a policy report published by seven women in prison and four CUNY faculty/students)

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Serving Students and Communities Through Participatory Action Research with Dr. Michelle Fine Grantmakers for Education 01:02:55 EdFunder’s Chief Program Officer Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Dr. Michelle Fine, CUNY graduate professor. They explore the topic of democratizing data and evidence. What does it look like when we step outside our typical worldview to design and engage in the process of research differently? EdFunder’s Chief Program Officer Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Dr. Michelle Fine, CUNY graduate professor. They explore the topic of democratizing data and evidence. What does it look like when we step outside our typical worldview to design and engage in the process of research differently? false full 5 cbdd4773-8897-46e8-ab41-d8e08fde2b4d Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor EdFunders' Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen will speak with Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor for Turnaround for Children, about new research into youth and adolescent development and what that means for creating learning contexts that truly support and nurture the whole child. Funders have a critical role in supporting educators to develop the skills to create such contexts and development of curricular, assessment and accountability systems that align with the long term outcomes we want for young people.

Relevant Links:

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/using-science-to-imagine-a-new-purpose-and-design-for-education-with-dr-pamela-cantor-MwNGSk_r EdFunders' Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen will speak with Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor for Turnaround for Children, about new research into youth and adolescent development and what that means for creating learning contexts that truly support and nurture the whole child. Funders have a critical role in supporting educators to develop the skills to create such contexts and development of curricular, assessment and accountability systems that align with the long term outcomes we want for young people.

Relevant Links:

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor Grantmakers for Education 00:59:08 EdFunders' Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen will speak with Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor for Turnaround for Children, about new research into youth and adolescent development and what that means for creating learning contexts that truly support and nurture the whole child. EdFunders' Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen will speak with Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor for Turnaround for Children, about new research into youth and adolescent development and what that means for creating learning contexts that truly support and nurture the whole child. false full 4 c7e7cf1e-e200-4a3f-9b10-1d66e1245566 A Return Journey to Wisdom Today’s episode is an invitation to consider how mainstream western definitions of learning and education are really just relics. When we use these terms, and when we design – or redesign - schools and curricula, we’re often using templates that were invented back in the 1500s in Europe. Before this period most societies viewed the world as a living system; humans thought of themselves as part of that whole–immersed in it, subject to it, and in awe of it. This is the basis of what we can call a holistic-indigenous worldview. The Future of Smart podcast promotes an approach to education that is grounded in holistic-indigenous views of what it means to be a person, what it means to exist in community, what counts as knowledge, what it means to learn and succeed. Today’s guests are working to further such approaches in American education today and we’ll hear from them about the joys and challenges of bringing it alive in our dominant culture.

Resources

Note to Educators: Hope Required When Growing Roses in Concrete
Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade

Cultivating Sacred Spaces: A racial affinity group approach to support critical educators of color
Farima Pour-Khorshid

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:41:40 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/a-return-journey-to-wisdom-PlJxtw0P Today’s episode is an invitation to consider how mainstream western definitions of learning and education are really just relics. When we use these terms, and when we design – or redesign - schools and curricula, we’re often using templates that were invented back in the 1500s in Europe. Before this period most societies viewed the world as a living system; humans thought of themselves as part of that whole–immersed in it, subject to it, and in awe of it. This is the basis of what we can call a holistic-indigenous worldview. The Future of Smart podcast promotes an approach to education that is grounded in holistic-indigenous views of what it means to be a person, what it means to exist in community, what counts as knowledge, what it means to learn and succeed. Today’s guests are working to further such approaches in American education today and we’ll hear from them about the joys and challenges of bringing it alive in our dominant culture.

Resources

Note to Educators: Hope Required When Growing Roses in Concrete
Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade

Cultivating Sacred Spaces: A racial affinity group approach to support critical educators of color
Farima Pour-Khorshid

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> A Return Journey to Wisdom Grantmakers for Education 01:10:48 Ulcca speaks with Josie Green and Jonathan Santos Silva about the wisdom found within indigenous worldviews and how these concepts shape foundational beliefs about education. Ulcca speaks with Josie Green and Jonathan Santos Silva about the wisdom found within indigenous worldviews and how these concepts shape foundational beliefs about education. false full 3 b6bb8bf8-afeb-45e6-acbe-55a0071960dd From Brain Bound to our Extended Minds Today’s episode invites us to explore the conceptions of our brains that dominate so much of our thinking about learning and education. In her research, Annie has found that western culture is extremely brain bound, which means that we overvalue the role of thinking in our own experience. We think of the brain as a computer, a tool. As we’ll learn in later episodes of this podcast, this bias has deep historical roots in western culture. It helps explain how we ended up with our current ideas about what school is, what learning is, and what it means to be smart. But to understand all this, we first need to know how our brains work in the world, which is where Annie comes in.

RELEVANT LINKS

There’s not one single way of being smart - Annie Murphy Paul's notes from "The Extended Mind"

Annie's Book

RSA Animate: The Divided Brain - Explore more of Iain McGilchrist's work on our brain hemispheres and how they attend to the world.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 04:05:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/from-brain-bound-to-our-extended-minds-6v0xy92U Today’s episode invites us to explore the conceptions of our brains that dominate so much of our thinking about learning and education. In her research, Annie has found that western culture is extremely brain bound, which means that we overvalue the role of thinking in our own experience. We think of the brain as a computer, a tool. As we’ll learn in later episodes of this podcast, this bias has deep historical roots in western culture. It helps explain how we ended up with our current ideas about what school is, what learning is, and what it means to be smart. But to understand all this, we first need to know how our brains work in the world, which is where Annie comes in.

RELEVANT LINKS

There’s not one single way of being smart - Annie Murphy Paul's notes from "The Extended Mind"

Annie's Book

RSA Animate: The Divided Brain - Explore more of Iain McGilchrist's work on our brain hemispheres and how they attend to the world.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> From Brain Bound to our Extended Minds Grantmakers for Education 00:58:12 Ulcca speaks with author Annie Murphy Paul about her book The Extended Mind and how learning shifts when we break free of our brain bound conceptions of thought. Ulcca speaks with author Annie Murphy Paul about her book The Extended Mind and how learning shifts when we break free of our brain bound conceptions of thought. false full 2 d2204fba-6258-4051-af27-43b2b44d4cce What is the Future of Smart? Disruption is difficult, but it is also an opportunity to move forward in new ways. The Future of Smart podcast is an opportunity for us to think in new ways about the challenges that we've been attempting to address in education. To go forward, we need to start by going back. Our education system is the way it is as the result of specific historical conditions that harnessed certain tendencies in our brains. Together these created a worldview that’s very hard to see outside of. And we’ve never really stepped back to ask whether organizing schools according to this worldview serves us well today. Join Richard Tagle and host Ulcca Joshi Hansen for an opening episode that explores why this is the moment for funders and others to focus on transformative systems change in education.

Relevant Links

The Future of Smart Worldview Framework - Slides from Ulcca's presentation on the worldview framework.

RSA Animate: The Divided Brain - Explore more of Iain McGilchrist's work on our brain hemispheres and how they attend to the world.

Preview our next week episode with Annie Murphy Paul - There's not a single way of being smart. Notes from The Extended Mind.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> Thu, 5 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-the-future-of-smart-sckxXroE Disruption is difficult, but it is also an opportunity to move forward in new ways. The Future of Smart podcast is an opportunity for us to think in new ways about the challenges that we've been attempting to address in education. To go forward, we need to start by going back. Our education system is the way it is as the result of specific historical conditions that harnessed certain tendencies in our brains. Together these created a worldview that’s very hard to see outside of. And we’ve never really stepped back to ask whether organizing schools according to this worldview serves us well today. Join Richard Tagle and host Ulcca Joshi Hansen for an opening episode that explores why this is the moment for funders and others to focus on transformative systems change in education.

Relevant Links

The Future of Smart Worldview Framework - Slides from Ulcca's presentation on the worldview framework.

RSA Animate: The Divided Brain - Explore more of Iain McGilchrist's work on our brain hemispheres and how they attend to the world.

Preview our next week episode with Annie Murphy Paul - There's not a single way of being smart. Notes from The Extended Mind.

If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.

E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds

E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom

E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor

]]> What is the Future of Smart? Grantmakers for Education 00:45:42 EdFunders Board president and President and CEO of the Denver Public Schools Foundation in conversation with Chief Program Officer and podcast host, Ulcca Joshi Hansen, about The Future of Smart. EdFunders Board president and President and CEO of the Denver Public Schools Foundation in conversation with Chief Program Officer and podcast host, Ulcca Joshi Hansen, about The Future of Smart. false full 1 fb17a996-d118-4231-a267-272f3acc2c21 Welcome to the Future of Smart Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:51:28 +0000 michael@itsborderline.com (Grantmakers for Education) https://future-of-smart.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-future-of-smart-7_CfHlKA Welcome to the Future of Smart Grantmakers for Education 00:04:34 Ulcca Joshi Hansen hosts The Future of Smart, a project of Grantmakers for Education, that explores ideas at the intersection of education, equity, and philanthropy that point us towards a radical re-envisioning of our education system. We’ll hear from those working at the edge of what’s possible and explore what it means to support transformative change for young people and their communities. Ulcca Joshi Hansen hosts The Future of Smart, a project of Grantmakers for Education, that explores ideas at the intersection of education, equity, and philanthropy that point us towards a radical re-envisioning of our education system. We’ll hear from those working at the edge of what’s possible and explore what it means to support transformative change for young people and their communities. false trailer