{"podcast":{"title":"Getting Smart Podcast","slug":"getting-smart-podcast-3462","podcast_index_feed_id":3462,"rss_url":"https://gettingsmart.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://gettingsmart.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/7/9/8/d7989dbfed1f20cfd959afa2a1bf1c87/Podcast_Thumbnails_600x600_2500_x_2500_px.png","author":"Getting Smart","episode_count":500,"summary":"This podcast has over 500 episodes highlighting developing trends in K-12 education, postsecondary and lifelong learning. Each week, Getting Smart team members interview students, leading authors, experts and practitioners in research, tech, entrepreneurship and leadership to bring listeners innovative and actionable strategies in education leadership. Be sure to also check out GettingSmart.com to stay on the cutting edge of innovations in learning.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T16:20:44.864356+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462"},"episode":{"title":"How is The Magnolia Project Changing Education? | Gianna Biaggi","slug":"how-is-the-magnolia-project-changing-education-gianna-biaggi","published_at":"2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462/how-is-the-magnolia-project-changing-education-gianna-biaggi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462","url":"https://gettingsmart.libsyn.com/how-is-the-magnolia-project-changing-education-gianna-biaggi","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gettingsmart/GMT20260406-190732_Recording_640x360.mp3?dest-id=573092","summary":"In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Gianna Biaggi, founder and executive director of the Magnolia Project, to explore how schools can treat the community as campus. Together, they discuss how Magnolia Project connects middle and high school students with local mentors through immersive, hands-on learning experiences that build agency, engagement, and career awareness. From rural partnerships to durable skills to the power of reflection, this conversation highlights a compelling model for expanding real-world learning and helping every student imagine a future that fits who they are. Outline (00:00) Introduction & Expanded Learning (02:01) Gianna's Story: From Teacher to Founder (05:59) Building the Magnolia Project (12:00) The Program Model (21:18) Durable Skills & Student Outcomes (34:06) Lessons Learned & What's Next Links Watch the full video here LinkedIn Magnolia Project Magnolia Project's programs in Tomales Dream BIG: The Power of On-Campus Career Exploration Middle School Visit Day Teacher and Student Panel","meta_description":"In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Gianna Biaggi, founder and executive director of the Magnolia Project, to expl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2376,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/getting-smart-podcast-3462/episodes/how-is-the-magnolia-project-changing-education-gianna-biaggi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462/how-is-the-magnolia-project-changing-education-gianna-biaggi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}