# Innovation in Education with Dr. Vernon Smith - (Part 1)

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Podcast: [American Classroom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476)
Published: 2025-01-17T11:26:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom/2038840
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## Resource

How do we make college more accessible, relevant, and future-ready—without sacrificing quality? In Part 1 of this two-part series, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland sit down with Dr. Vernon Smith, a trailblazer in higher education innovation, to explore the origins and growth of dual enrollment, the value of early college credit, and the bold decisions that transformed Rio Salado College into a national model for access and impact. From AI-driven language learning to pioneering distance education in the 1990s, Dr. Smith shares a sweeping look at his journey through academia—and why true innovation always begins with mission-driven thinking and courageous partnerships. Show Notes: 1. Podcast on Dual Enrollment with Dr. EJ Anderson: "The Best Kept Secret in High Schools" 2. To learn more about the American Classroom podcast, please visit AmericanClassroom.Show. 3. To learn more about or take a tour of the great schools mentioned in this episode, visit Heritage Academy or Paul Revere Academy.

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