DiscoverGetting Smart PodcastHow Can Cross-State Collaboration and Real-World Learning Transform Education? | Bill Nicely
How Can Cross-State Collaboration and Real-World Learning Transform Education? | Bill Nicely

How Can Cross-State Collaboration and Real-World Learning Transform Education? | Bill Nicely

Update: 2025-09-24
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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Rebecca Midles sits down with Dr. Bill Nicely, Educator in Residence at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, to explore how cross-state, cross-sector collaboration in Kansas City is transforming education. They discuss the Real World Learning Initiative, the importance of market value assets for students, and how partnerships between urban, suburban, and rural districts are creating equitable opportunities. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is preparing students for the future of work and fostering systemic change in education.

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  • (00:00 ) Introduction to the Podcast
  • (03:39 ) Collaboration During the Pandemic
  • (07:12 ) Challenges and Successes in Cross-State Collaboration
  • (11:38 ) The Role of Business Partnerships
  • (18:54 ) Measuring Success and Quality
  • (25:44 ) Future Trends in Education

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How Can Cross-State Collaboration and Real-World Learning Transform Education? | Bill Nicely

How Can Cross-State Collaboration and Real-World Learning Transform Education? | Bill Nicely