Preparing for Thriving in a Future We Cannot Yet Fully Imagine As school systems across the country navigate rapid change, we’ve realized that how we support teaching and learning must evolve, too. Our team at Leading Educators has been reflecting on what this moment requires—not just from schools and systems, but from us as a … Continued
Bringing the Future into Focus: From the Mirage of Standardization to the Promise of Future-Readiness As part of a new anthology from LearnerStudio focused on what young people need to be inspired and prepared to flourish in the Age of AI, Chong-Hao Fu highlights the capabilities schools, systems, and support partners need to move toward … Continued
Recap from the 2026 Strategic School Staffing Summit When literacy systems break down, it’s rarely because educators stopped caring. More often, the problem lives in the design and intentionality of our adult systems—how we organize people, time, roles, and professional learning. That’s the lens we’re bringing to our partnership work in Jackson, Mississippi, where we’re … Continued
Inspect What You Expect: How Busy Leaders Can Make the Most of Limited Time in Classrooms Every classroom visit is an opportunity to learn something powerful—if leaders know what to look for and how to make meaning together. Too often, traditional observation models have become compliance exercises. They capture what teachers do, not what students … Continued
“Inch by inch, it’s a cinch.” Math skills are critical to young people’s success in everyday life. But many K-12 students still struggle to learn the math they need for bright futures. While this picture can be discouraging, there’s a significant reason for hope. Across the country, visionary districts and communities are seeing real results … Continued
School systems nationwide spend an average of $7,700 on professional development every year, yet the impact on student outcomes remains unclear. As budgets become increasingly tight, what can we do to ensure that professional learning is more impactful and directly translates to positive change in the classroom? Recently, Chong-Hao Fu, CEO of Leading Educators, joined … Continued
Q&A with Alex Magiera, Managing Director of Innovation While focusing on addressing immediate needs, it can also be hard to think about how education might and should evolve further into the future. How can we prepare students for a future that feels almost beyond comprehension? And how can we help educators navigate and contribute to … Continued
Maintaining Focus Amid Change Effective leaders in all sectors know their decisions carry power, but the stakes feel even higher in education. The future of the next generation hinges on the instructional moves system leaders bet on, yet leadership development often overlooks a critical element: the psychological journey of managing change. How can leaders support … Continued
Understanding the Return on Your Investments While professional learning is one of the most promising levers for strengthening teaching quality and consistency across classrooms, many educators are unsatisfied with their professional development options—if they have any at all. But is satisfaction even the right end goal? Realizing that resources are tightening, including potential shifts to … Continued
Take Five is a quick-hit series highlighting the people behind Leading Educators’ mission, shining a light on the experiences they bring to our partnerships with school systems. Learn how Leading Educators can help you go further faster. Meet Mark Healy Education leadership—whether at the school or system level—is complex, human work. It’s also everchanging. This is a … Continued
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