Literacy as a Civil Right
Literacy as a Civil Right: How Systems, Instruction, and Leadership Must Align to Deliver Equitable Outcomes Literacy is not just an academic milestone—it is a civil right. As Kofi Annan once said, literacy is “a bridge from misery to hope… a building block of development.”And yet, across districts nationwide, that bridge remains unevenly built. Despite […]
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The CTO as a Cultural Architect
The CTO as a Cultural Architect Why technology leadership is really about people, trust, and what happens after the rollout Technology doesn’t fail because of the tech. It fails because of the culture around it. That was the underlying thread in The CTO as a Cultural Architect, a working session led by Dr. David D. […]
From 54.9% to 96.6%: How One District Achieved the Largest Graduation Rate Increase in the U.S.
From 54.9% to 96.6%: How One District Achieved the Largest Graduation Rate Increase in the U.S. In education, big numbers usually move slowly. A point here. Two points there. Maybe a five-point jump after years of work. A 41-point increase?That’s not a trend. That’s a transformation. Between 2015 and 2025, Putnam County School District in […]
Turning the Tide: Reclaiming the Definition of Safety in Schools
Turning the Tide: Reclaiming the Definition of Safety in Schools For years, school safety has been defined almost entirely by security—metal detectors, cameras, lockdowns, and reactive protocols. Billions have been spent on physical measures designed to prevent worst-case scenarios. Yet research shows increased security alone has little correlation with reduced fear or improved school climate. […]
Relationships That Matter: RTM K–12 in 2025
Relationships That Matter: RTM K-12 in 2025 Curated rooms. Trusted peers. Outcomes that last beyond the event. In 2025, RTM delivered a nationwide K–12 footprint—hosting 27 live events across every major U.S. region and engaging more than 1,200 K–12 decision-makers throughout the year. From National Superintendents Forums to CTE, Safety & Facilities, and regional education […]
Relationships in Action: Mid-Year Highlights from K-12 Leadership
Relationships in Action: Mid-Year Highlights from K-12 Leadership The first half of 2025 has tested education leaders like never before. Tight budgets. Staffing shortages. Shifting policies. And, always, the pressing responsibility of meeting student needs in a rapidly evolving world. Yet in the face of these challenges, something remarkable has happened: K-12 leaders are stepping […]
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K-12 Events National Superintendents Forum A national forum for bold leadership, innovation, and scalable change. Join the nation’s top Superintendents to exchange strategies, tackle shared challenges, and shape the future of K–12 education, together. Download the prospectus → Special Education Congress Collaborate with changemakers reimagining how to support diverse learners, region by region. The RTM […]