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Portrait of a Leader

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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April 28, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Supporting Teachers with Personalized Learning and AI

See how instructional coaching can scale beyond one classroom. Explore real examples, practical uses of AI, and walk away with strategies you can apply right away!
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June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Unlocking Flexibility for Learners

Learn how a middle school in Rio Rico, AZ, leverages flexible time and space to advance learner-centered priorities, with practical lessons from district and site-level implementation.
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The Lead for Learners Steering Committee sets priorities, identifies challenges and designs solutions for the Lead for Learners network.
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Insights from the Field

Leadership development experiences that mirror learner‑centered design help leaders embrace discomfort, distribute power and create systems that endure beyond individual roles.

Human-centered Leadership: An Emerging Leader’s Journey

An Emerging Leaders participant shares how embracing human-centered leadership transformed her practice and strengthened school culture.

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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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Traditional Grading Vs. Competency-based Grading

Contrasting traditional and competency-based grading through three core principles

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