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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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February 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM EST, Virtual

Instructional Frameworks That Shaped Practice

Terry Baesler, Superintendent of Northern Cass School District in ND, will reflect on how instructional frameworks are designed, implemented, and refined within real school and district contexts.
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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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4 Strategies for Leading Change with Authenticity

Discover why authentic leadership is critical for sustainable transformational change in education. Get four strategies to help lead change.

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Ready to rally parents around personalized learning? Here’s how.

10 ideas to build public will among parents and guardians around personalized, competency-based learning

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Curriculum That Connects: 5 Essentials for Student-centered Learning

When it comes to curriculum in personalized, competency-based learning, it’s more than voice and choice. Here are five essentials for educators.

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