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A foundational vision for transformational leadership in innovative, student-centered schools and districts

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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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March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Leadership Live: Leading through Constraints: Sustaining Transformation

How can leaders sustain personalized, competency‑based learning during budget shortfalls? This session explores aligning priorities and reallocating resources to sustain high‑impact, long‑term transformation.
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March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST, Virtual

Feedback Workshop on New Classroom Resource

KnowledgeWorks invites you to a virtual focus group to share feedback on our new Classroom Navigation Tool supporting learner-driven, personalized, competency-based classroom practice.
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Leading Toward Transformation: Building Systems That Last

What it takes to help education systems move from isolated efforts to long-lasting transformation

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Personalized Learning

Why should educators adopt AI, and what personalized learning practices are required for implementing AI in the classroom?

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Everyday Disruptions: Why Traditional School Reform Is Not Enough

As everyday disruptions intensify, KnowledgeWorks argues that education systems must transform by becoming more humane, flexible and community-centered, with deep, sustainable change grounded in shared…

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