May 6th and 7th, 2025
Join other K-12 leaders, experts, and EdWeek journalists to discuss some of the most pressing issues in education today. Discover how industry peers are tackling common challenges, explore innovative solutions, and learn how to replicate their success in your district.
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This event gave me and my team access to innovators and masters in the field who are committed to finding solutions through high-level discourse, sharing of research and success stories.
Allana-Rae Ramkissoon, Assistant Superintendent, Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools | 2024 Attendee
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This is an exceptional opportunity for the nation’s school and district leaders to learn and get inspired over two days of virtual programming. Join us to:
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Hear the latest findings and best practices from EdWeek’s journalists and researchers
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Build momentum and sustainability for student learning
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Be inspired by other K-12 leaders fostering innovative change and renew your passion for leadership
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Get proven strategies to guide your plans for the 2025-26 school year, and much more!
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Themes
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Agile Leaders
Learn strategies for mastering communications, understand the impacts of federal policy changes, and get leadership lessons for the next school year.
Empowered Teachers
Explore how to build productive principal-teacher relationships, learn how to optimize the daily calendar for instruction, and find out what professional development teachers want.
Engaged Students
Discover cellphone policies that work, learn how to create school cultures kids and teachers can’t resist, and get insights on fostering inclusive classrooms, schools, and school communities.
Three energizing and empowering days! Great information and engaging speakers.
Ellen Harlan, ESOL Supervisor, Wicomico County Public Schools | 2024 Attendee
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| 11:00 am ET | Welcome |
| 11:10am ET | Meet Education Week’s 2025 Leaders to Learn From |
| 11:25pm ET | Flash Briefing: Exploring Teacher Morale State by State |
| 11:45am ET | Panel Discussion: Real Talk With Teachers and Principals on What Makes Teachers Love–or Hate–Their Jobs |
| 12:30pm ET | Lunch Break |
| 1:15pm ET | Interactive Polling Session: How Teachers Are Using AI |
| 1:25pm ET | Industry Perspective: Lead to Lift: Elevating Educators, Elevating Schools |
| 1:40pm ET | Panel Discussion: Expanding the Options for What Comes After High School |
| 2:25pm ET | Leadership Interview: Advocating for Better Pay for Teachers |
| 2:45pm ET | Ask the Teachers: What Would Improve Your Morale? |
| 3:05pm ET | Break |
| 3:20pm ET | Interactive Polling Session: Take the Morale Quiz |
| 3:30pm ET | Industry Perspective |
| 3:45pm ET | Breaking Bread: Leadership Lessons for Building Trust and Connection in Schools |
| 4:30pm ET | Leadership Interview: Cutting Chronic Absenteeism—One Student at a Time |
| 5:00pm ET | Day One Closing Remarks |
| 11:00am ET | Day Two Welcome |
| 11:05am ET | Flash Briefing: The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of Education Policy. What It Means for Districts |
| 11:30am ET | Industry Perspective |
| 11:45am ET | Panel Discussion: Building a Sense of Belonging for All Students |
| 12:30pm ET | Lunch Break |
| 1:15pm ET | Interactive Polling Session: The Importance of Relationships in Classroom Management |
| 1:25pm ET | Industry Perspective |
| 1:40pm ET | Panel Discussion: Leveraging Tech to Empower All Students |
| 2:25pm ET | Ask the Experts Q&A: How Educators Can Build Stronger Relationships With Boys |
| 2:40pm ET | Leadership Interview: What Happened at School After Cellphones Were Banned |
| 3:00pm ET | Break |
| 3:20pm ET | Interactive Polling Session: Setting Intentions for the School Year Ahead |
| 3:30pm ET | Leadership Interview |
| 4:05pm ET | Featured Speaker Angela Duckworth | Cellphone Bans Are on the Rise. Is That the Best Approach? |
| 4:55pm ET | Closing Remarks |
I found this conference to be highly informative and engaging. The sessions were well designed and conducted… I learned a good deal.
Christopher McGinley, EdD., Department Chair, Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies, Temple University, College of Education and Human Development | 2024 Attendee
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$119 |
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$69 |
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