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

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Insights from the Field

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Rethinking Teacher Evaluation as a Lever for Transformation

Teacher evaluation is one of education’s most influential yet underused levers for systems change, and aligning it with a district’s instructional vision is essential for…

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Q&A: Monica Hernandez on Remaking the Role of Educators and Education Leaders

Monica Hernandez highlights how educators can adapt to rapid change by strengthening collaboration, building AI literacy and embracing shared leadership to remake their roles.

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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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