Leading education systems change is complex.

A community of learner-centered changemakers is here to help.

Develop the next generation of systems change leaders

2026-27 leadership development cohorts now forming

A Community of Support.
A Culture of Action.

Facilitated by KnowledgeWorks, Lead for Learners is a national network of education leaders dedicated to systems transformation through personalized, competency-based learning.

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September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Leadership Live: Leading for Learner Agency: Designing Systems that Center Student Voice and Choice

Explore how leaders embed learner voice across classrooms, culture, and systems creating sustainable conditions for agency that empower learners to shape their learning and future.

October 21, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Building Leadership Capacity for Sustainable Change

Explore how the Portrait of a Leader can help educators at every level strengthen their leadership practice, build a cohesive culture and expand leadership capacity across a school...

October 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Personalized Pathways for Professional Learning

Hear how Mason City Schools reimagined professional learning through personalized pathways, educator choice and meaningful learning experiences.

For educators. By educators.

The Lead for Learners Steering Committee sets priorities, identifies challenges and designs solutions for the Lead for Learners network.

Insights from the Field

3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

As education systems move toward student-centered learning, rethinking grading practices is essential.

When Trust Is the Work

How trust, listening, alignment and shared ownership create the conditions for collaborative leadership systems that help educators lead for learners

From Traditional to Transformational Leadership

How leaders can shift from traditional to transformational practices through intentional, everyday behaviors that build shared ownership, reflection and continuous improvement

Home

Leading education systems change is complex.

Develop the next generation of systems change leaders

A Community of Support.
A Culture of Action.

Facilitated by KnowledgeWorks, Lead for Learners is a national network of education leaders dedicated to systems transformation through personalized, competency-based learning.

Get involved in learning and leadership

Attend an upcoming event

Join the community

Join a Meetup

Leadership Live: Leading for Learner Agency: Designing Systems that Center Student Voice and Choice

Building Leadership Capacity for Sustainable Change

Personalized Pathways for Professional Learning

For educators. By educators.

The Lead for Learners Steering Committee sets priorities, identifies challenges and designs solutions for the Lead for Learners network.

Insights from the Field

3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

When Trust Is the Work

From Traditional to Transformational Leadership

Stay in the loop.

Home

Leading education systems change is complex.

Develop the next generation of systems change leaders

A Community of Support. A Culture of Action.

Facilitated by KnowledgeWorks, Lead for Learners is a national network of education leaders dedicated to systems transformation through personalized, competency-based learning.

Get involved in learning and leadership

Attend an upcoming event

Join the community

Join a Meetup

Leadership Live: Leading for Learner Agency: Designing Systems that Center Student Voice and Choice

Building Leadership Capacity for Sustainable Change

Personalized Pathways for Professional Learning

For educators. By educators.

The Lead for Learners Steering Committee sets priorities, identifies challenges and designs solutions for the Lead for Learners network.

Insights from the Field

3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

When Trust Is the Work

From Traditional to Transformational Leadership

A Community of Support.
A Culture of Action.