EPISODE · Dec 30, 2024 · 31 MIN
Leading Change: Strategies to Transform Schools with Rebecca Midles
from Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership · host Rebecca Midles, Getting Smart, Randy Lindquist
Connect with Randy Lindquist on LinkedInConnect with Rebecca Midles on LinkedInLearn more about Getting SmartResources Mentioned:• Highland Academy Charter School: Formerly Highland Tech High School, the first standards-based school in the Anchorage School District.• Reinventing Schools Coalition (RISC): An organization dedicated to transforming education systems to personalized mastery models.• Lindsay Unified School District: A California district recognized for its performance-based learning approach.• Future of Learning Council: A Michigan-based organization focused on defining learning to better meet the needs of students.
What this episode covers
In this episode of Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership, host Randy Lindquist sits down with Rebecca Midles, Vice President of Learning Design at Getting Smart and a pioneer in competency-based and personalized education. Rebecca shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family of educators to leading transformative work across the U.S., including starting the first competency-based high school in Alaska. Discover how Rebecca’s innovative approaches have reshaped education systems, tackled challenges of equity and inclusivity, and embraced the role of community and student voice in school transformation. She delves into key trends like artificial intelligence, co-intelligence, and the future of credentialing in education. Rebecca also offers practical advice for leaders, administrators, and educators on navigating systems change while staying grounded in instructional leadership. Plus, hear her vision for schools of the future—immersive, community-driven, and purpose-filled learning environments.
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