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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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August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Leading in the Age of AI: Navigating Present Challenges and Future Possibilities

This workshop invites education leaders to explore how AI may reshape teaching, learning, and decision-making, while examining current opportunities, tensions, and challenges schools face today.
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Insights from the Field

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3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

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

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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

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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

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