Topic: Systems Change

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How Educators Can ‘Turn Down the Noise’

Educators can “turn down the noise” by embracing vulnerability, fostering critical thinking and cultivating human-centered classroom environments grounded in trust and reflection.

Katie King
Senior Director of Strategic Engagement

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The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education

Where personalized, competency based education stands in 2026 as the field matures.

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What It Takes to Restructure Power Distribution in Learning Systems

Shifting from centralized control to shared power in learning systems takes trust, intentional governance and a willingness to practice the future of learning now.

Jason Swanson
Senior Director of Strategic Foresight

Portrait of a Leader

The second edition of Portrait of a Leader includes competency-based progressions designed to enable personalized leadership development.

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

Laying the Foundation for Transformational Change in Education

A practical guide to understanding what’s changing in education and how to take meaningful next steps

Katie King
Senior Director of Strategic Engagement

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Leading Toward Transformation: Building Systems That Last

What it takes to help education systems move from isolated efforts to long-lasting transformation

Kyle Anderson, EdD
Director of State Transformation

How North Dakota is Personalizing Learning

A case study on how North Dakota aligned policy, practice and partnerships to scale personalized, competency‑based learning

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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

Shelby Taylor
Director of Marketing and Communications

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From Policy to Practice: Personalized Learning Takes Root in Pennsylvania

New innovation guide helps Pennsylvania reimagine student-centered learning.

Emily Brixey, PhD
Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research

Here are four ways district leaders may use their budget as a communications tool to affirm commitment to the district vision for all learners – and share that commitment with the community.

How Aligning Budget Decisions to Your Vision Builds Trust and Greater Fiscal Responsibility

Focus budget talks on what every child will receive and align spending with your vision.

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5 Strategies to Move from Teacher-centered to Learner-centered Classrooms

Five strategies to go from teacher- to learner-centered

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How Engaging with the Future Impacts Strategic Planning Today

Immersive futures experiences help participants explore possible futures of learning.

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