Home

Portrait of a Leader

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

Learn More

Build community.
Share insights.
Lead change.

Join the growing community of educators leading systems change through personalized, competency-based learning

Join the Community

A Community of Support.
A Culture of Action.

Facilitated by KnowledgeWorks, Lead for Learners is a national network of education leaders dedicated to systems transformation through personalized, competency-based learning.

Join a Meetup

March 27, 2025, 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST, Virtual

Strategies and Stories Meetup: Culture

Connect with peers to discuss strategies to building and sustaining a positive culture within your learning community.
Register »
April 16, 2025, 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Strategies and Stories Meetup: Assessments

Connect with peers to explore learner-centered assessment practices. We highly encourage you to bring any tools, tips, or strategies you've found helpful with assessment design and implementation!
Register »
April 23, 2025, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Ask Me Anything! Using Assessments as Learning Tools

Join educators from Santa Cruz Valley School District, Arizona, as they share how assessments can support learning. Explore how learners can set goals, take ownership of their learning,...
Register »
View All Events

For educators. By educators.

The Lead for Learners Steering Committee sets priorities, identifies challenges and designs solutions for the Lead for Learners network.
Meet the team

Insights from the Field

colorful illustration of people gathered around a table examining papers

Portrait of a Leader

The Portrait of a Leader defines the attributes necessary for educators to effectively and sustainably lead systems change.

Read More »
A group of men and women of varying ages and races in business attire sit in stools on a stage. One woman is speaking to the audience as the others focus on her.

The Power of Case Studies in Advancing Personalized, Competency-based Learning

These case studies from Ohio showcase unique approaches to personalized learning – highlighting successes, challenges and strategies.

Read More »
Blue hexagonal geographic pattern fading against a white background

Drivers of Change Shaping Education and the Roles of Educators

Learn about four drivers affecting the future of educator roles.

Read More »
EXPLORE ALL RESOURCES

Facilitated by KnowledgeWorks, Lead for Learners is a national network of education leaders dedicated to systems transformation through personalized, competency-based learning.

Linkedin Facebook Youtube

Stay in the loop.

©2025 KnowledgeWorks Foundation. All rights reserved.