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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 14h

The future of learning shouldn’t just be imagined — it should be experienced. Immersive futures help educators step inside possibilities and explore what comes next. knowledgeworks.org/resources/im...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Supporting student success means supporting the whole learner. States are exploring policies that connect students with wellness, mentoring, tutoring and other essential services that remove barriers to learning. knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #WholeChild #StudentSupport

summary of 2026 trends supporting personalized, competency-based learning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you going to #FullScale26 next week? Join our sessions with Lillian Pace, Katie King, Emily Brixey and Kyle Anderson, as well as Lauren McCauley in the Learning Labs.

Fri., 1:45-2:45 pm, Creating an Education Ecosystem: How Arizona Policy Enables School System Diversity to Better Serve Students,
Emily Brixey

Fri, 3-4 pm, Bridging Turbulence to Transformation: Shaping the Future of Learning,
Katie King

Fri, 10:15-11:15 am, State Lines and School Design: A Road Trip to Innovation,
Emily Brixey, Kyle Anderson, Ann Ellefson, Jeanine Collins, Chad Geston, David Cook

Fri., 3-4 pm, So You Want Systems Change: Leveraging Federal Waivers to Advance Student-Centered Learning Policies, Kirsten Carr, Foresight Law + Policy; Lillian Pace, KnowledgeWorks; Chris Domaleski, Center for Assessment; Doannie Tran, Center for Innovation in Education; David Nitkin, Transcend

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Over at K-12 Dive, with insights from Jon Alfuth, Kara Arundel writes about our new report with NASBE that gives state policy recommendations for supporting student-centered, innovative high schools: www.k12dive.com/news/5-ways-...

"States don’t transform high schools. Communities transform high schools. States create the conditions that enable communities to do it."- Jon Alfuth, KnowledgeWorks

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The future doesn’t arrive unannounced. It sends signals. Learn how schools and organizations are leveraging partnerships, technology and creative solutions to prepare for what’s next. knowledgeworks.org/resources/si... #LeadingEducationInnovation

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How can artificial intelligence support student-centered learning? Idaho's statewide AI framework focuses on safety, transparency, accessibility and human oversight while preparing students for an AI-enabled future. knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning

summary of 2026 education policy trends supporting personalized, competency-based learning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Having a great time at Westminster Public Schools with the #LeadForLearners steering commitee and Emerging Leaders cohort. Interesting in joining emerging leaders? Learn more: leadforlearners.org/lead/emergin...

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Two educators sit at a table conversing in a conference room with others in the background

Educators sit around tables conversing in a conference room

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When students help co-create their learning plans, they build ownership — and momentum. Discover how this and 8 other guardrails support progress in competency-based learning. knowledgeworks.org/resources/9-...

9 essential guardrails that help students stay engaged, acountable and on track to graduate in competency-based learning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

More states are rethinking education around student needs rather than seat time. In 2026, lawmakers advanced policies supporting competency-based learning, career exploration and personalized pathways. knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #StudentCenteredLearning #EducationPolicy

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Educators can’t navigate rapid change alone. Stronger teams, cross-department collaboration and shared leadership are key to remaking the role of educators today. knowledgeworks.org/resources/mo...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Are your transformational shifts sustainable? Five questions can help gauge whether transformational shifts are happening and if they are being built to last. Learn more: knowledgeworks.org/resources/le... #LeadingEducationInnovation

Questions that can help guage whether transformational shifts are happening and if they're sustainable

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Career readiness starts earlier than ever. Louisiana expanded career awareness and exploration opportunities beginning in elementary school, helping learners connect interests to future pathways. knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

2026 education policy trends in personalized, competency-based learning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What's your leadership superpower? This short quiz helps you explore which Portrait of a Leader attribute most naturally shows up in your leadership today. knowledgeworks.org/portrait-lea...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Competency-based education doesn’t remove pace; it personalizes pace with purpose. These nine guardrails show how schools can keep learners moving and supported every step of the way. knowledgeworks.org/resources/9-...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Join us at our next Leadership Live to examine how leaders build the conditions for agency to flourish not only as isolated classroom practices, but as a sustainable, system-wide approach that empowers every learner to influence their learning and future. knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Meet this year's #LeadForLearners steering committee. Over the next year work, they'll work together to set priorities, identify challenges and design solutions for the network. leadforlearners.org/about/networ...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Co-design turns students from passive recipients into active partners in learning, building skills that matter far beyond the classroom. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo... #StudentVoice

Five students stand before a convened group to talk about their research. A banner reads, “Centering Student Voice: Leading Education Innovation.”

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

OUT NOW: Explore the policy trends from this year’s legislative sessions with our policy research expert Emily Brixey. It shows growing support in flexible learning environments and pathways and holistic student supports. knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #StudentCenteredLearning #EducationPolicy

Data from the 2026 policy trends that support personalized, competency-based learning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

If we want students engaged, we have to start by including them in the decisions that affect their education. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo... #StudentVoice

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

States and districts can use portraits of a graduate as the organizing vision for AI-ready skills. Learn more: knowledgeworks.org/resources/bu... #LeadingEducationInnovation

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Systems change starts with everyday decisions. Download our latest strategy guide to explore what’s ahead for education and how to get started leading change, brick by brick. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo... #LeadingEducationInnovation

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Transform your grading practices by shifting to a student-centered system that measures mastery. Get some guidance in how to do that: knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr... #LeadingEducationInnovation

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Learner agency grows when students can explain what helps them learn, where they need support and how they best demonstrate understanding. knowledgeworks.org/resources/re... #LeadingEducationInnovation

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The highest-leverage leadership move may also be the simplest: show up, listen deeply and build trust one conversation at a time. Learn more: knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

SXSW Edu PanelPicker: In this immersive, game-based workshop, participants enter the world of Monsters of Appalachia, a role-playing experience inspired by Appalachian folklore. Step into a living learning ecosystem. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Bridging the relevance gap starts with a simple question: Who is missing from this conversation, and how can students help co-design the answer? knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo... #StudentVoice

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

From local innovation to statewide alignment, see how communities are redefining what learning can look like, together. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ed...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

SXSW Edu PanelPicker: In "Growing Futures Thinking in Education," explore what enables futures thinking to spread, resistance and how leaders can build lasting institutional capacity so education helps learners shape the future, not just prepare for it. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

SXSW Edu PanelPicker: "Build the School of Tomorrow: A Futures Thinking Sprint" is an immersive hands-on experience that blends futures literacy, strategic thinking, creativity and collaboration to reimagine what school could become by 2036. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Two states. Two starting points. One shared goal: systems that truly prioritize learners. See how collaboration is driving change. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ed...

A bald man, wearing a black polo shirt and gray pants, speaks to a group of educators in a classroom. Headline reads, "Start with Shared Purpose." Subhead reading, "Leading Education Innovation."

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Vulnerability in leadership is about creating safe conditions for honest conversations, risk-taking and collective growth. Read more: knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Trust doesn’t just happen. It’s built through intentional leadership choices, consistent routines and meaningful opportunities for people to be heard. knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr...

Text reading, “When Trust Is the Work: Lessons in Building Collaborative Leadership Systems.” Three portraits of leaders from York School District One, April Aulmer, Elissa Cox and Becky Funderburk.

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The “expertise paradox” reveals a growing misalignment between how students learn with AI and the higher-level thinking skills required in an AI-augmented workforce. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ex...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sustainable change doesn’t happen alone. It requires systems that support collaboration, learning and shared vision. knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr... #FutureOfLearning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What happens when you move from “deciding for” to “deciding with?” Shared ownership is at the heart of transformational leadership. knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr... #EducationLeadership

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Transformational leadership starts with small shifts. It’s not just what you do; it’s how you do it. knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr... #EducationalLeadership

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Now through July 27, apply to be the newest member of the #LeadForLearners steering committee. Learn more: leadforlearners.org/join-steerin...

Join the Lead for Learners steering committee, applications due by July 27

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How do your daily decisions reflect the kind of leader you want to be? The Portrait of a Leader includes tools and rubrics to help educators reflect, set goals and track growth over time. It’s designed for real-world leadership at every level of a system. knowledgeworks.org/resources/po...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Personalized, competency-based education is in a different place than it was a few years ago. Here's what’s showing up: knowledgeworks.org/resources/st...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Family Friendly Schools is a national certification process that helps schools strengthen, sustain and celebrate meaningful family partnerships to improve student success and community trust. Now accepting new schools for Fall and Spring cohorts! 👉 Go to prichardcommittee.org/nffs

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Too often, systems change loses momentum when key leaders move on. The Portrait of a Leader provides a shared foundation so leadership can endure, helping organizations sustain learner-centered transformation over time. knowledgeworks.org/resources/po... #SystemsChange #SustainableLeadership

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Grades should tell a story about student learning, not just average past performance. It’s time to shift toward systems that reflect mastery and growth. knowledgeworks.org/resources/tr... #Grading

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

One of the focus areas of our new strategy guide is "Remake Your Role," where education leaders pursue expansive learning that aligns with personal purpose and the changing external landscape. Take action now: bit.ly/4mEDcEW #BrickByBrick #FutureOfLearning

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

How do you properly plan for the future when external factors are unknown and you can’t predict outcomes? Katie King explains. Read our strategy guide for more tips: knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#CompetencyBased grading shifts the focus from “getting a grade” to demonstrating what students truly know and can do. knowledgeworks.org/resources/3-...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Why should we spend time planning for the future when everything feels uncertain? Katie King explains how in times of uncertainty, long-term thinking matters more, not less. Read our strategy guide for more tips: bit.ly/4mEDcEW

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Arizona is moving from pockets of innovation to system-wide change, using practical tools that connect policy, practice and student success. knowledgeworks.org/resources/pe... #PermissionGranted

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Join our next #LeadershipLive 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: knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

When grades become the goal, learning suffers. #StudentCentered grading puts mastery and growth back at the center. knowledgeworks.org/resources/3-...

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KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Leadership is about everyday actions, not job titles. The 2nd edition of #PortraitOfALeader supports systems-level leadership development approaches and individual professional growth for instructional leaders. knowledgeworks.org/resources/po...

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