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Power sharing in learning systems isn’t just structural: it’s cultural, starting with trust and shared responsibility across communities.

What It Takes to Restructure Power Distribution in Learning Systems Explore how education leaders can move from centralized authority to shared power by building trust, rethinking governance and practicing participatory decision‑making in learning systems.

✨YSD1 LEADING THE WAY!

One week from today, three of York School District One’s instructional leaders will join educators from across the country for a special edition of Leadership Live hosted by KnowledgeWorks Foundation.

We’re proud to have Elissa Cox, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, April Aulmer, Director of Elementary Programs, and Becky Funderburk, Coordinator of Instructional Design, sharing their insights on what it means to lead with others in support of learner-centered education.

This virtual conversation will focus on reflection, collaboration, and leadership strategies that help schools create meaningful learning experiences for every student.

The event is open to anyone interested in educational leadership. Register today and join the conversation!

New at Getting Smart - Jon Alfuth discusses the influence of college admissions on K-12 practice and shows states and institutions that already offer models for change.

The Tyranny of College Admissions: Why It’s So Challenging to Have Real Change in K-12 Education College admissions requirements keep K-12 tied to grades and Carnegie units, slowing competency-based and skills-first learning.

Arizona is moving from pockets of innovation to system-wide change, using practical tools that connect policy, practice and student success. https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/permission-granted-arizona-leading-future-learning/ Center for the Future of Arizona Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy

"One of the things I value about the guide is that it doesn’t treat transformation as purely technological or purely institutional. When institutions are stretched thin and social trust is likewise crumbling, we need both concrete, practical actions […] as well as long-term visions." - Daisy Paredes

Bold visions require bold actions, but they also require small, everyday actions . How have you used our strategy guide?

Join our next with educators from York School District 1 in South Carolina to explore how to build and sustain high-performing teams through trust, shared ownership and distributed decision-making.

Register today: https://knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/register/MrY1AmBhTum33cnilcnjLw #/registration

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