Leading Educators

Save the date! At this year's ASU+GSV Summit, our CEO, Chong-Hao Fu, will join district and field leaders for “The Coherence Conundrum: Getting the Most Impact Out of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).” Recent NAEP math results are a wake-up call: curriculum adoption alone isn’t enough to prepare students for a rapidly changing future. Real progress happens when curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and technology actually work together consistently, across classrooms. Alongside Angie Gaylord (Dallas Independent School District), Sawyer Altman (Goblins), Ahsan Rizvi (Kiddom), and moderator Lewis Leiboh (Gates Foundation), Chong-Hao will uncover how systems can move beyond fragmented efforts and build the conditions for stronger math outcomes far into the future. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 14, 2026 📍 San Diego, California Learn more → https://hubs.la/Q048S4830

How accurate is your smartphone measurement app? This is one of my favorite questions for engaging teachers and leaders because without prompting them to do so, they answer it through the lens of the grade levels they work with. Their answers range from simple comparisons of fractions to those that include plots of bivariate data. Since I started at Leading Educators 6 months ago I have been working to define two big shifts in mathematics education for our organization, but more importantly for children and educators across the country. The first is our pivotal progressions: the 2-3 smaller math trajectories at each grade level with the most consequential downstream impact on student learning. The second is our framework for modernizing mathematics which maps durable, future ready skills to content and practice expectations. On the surface, these may seem like competing priorities. But in reality, they provide a foundation for what standards *could* look like if we were to get serious about wanting children to thrive in the world they are actually entering. With the pace of change, children shouldn’t have to wait for the next standards revision or textbook adoption cycle to engage in meaningful learning. Who is ready to infuse the joy of learning into their math classrooms?

When used as a repeated leadership habit, instructional rounds help systems keep classroom realities at the center of their decisions. For many teams, that starts with a simple shift: clarifying how observation routines work together rather than trying to notice everything at once. Over time, that discipline shortens the distance between insight and action. In "Building Precision by Refining What We Hear and See," we share how districts are using instructional rounds to move from scattered impressions to focused, system-level action. 📥 Download the full report → https://hubs.la/Q048CTH00

Just ONE MORE DAY until #AILiteracyDay! We hope you'll join us for two action-packed sessions: ⚡ “True to You AI: Evidence-Based AI Use Aligned With Your Values" with Louisa Rosenheck will help you clarify what matters most in teaching, identify meaningful AI use cases, and apply tools in ways that are intentional and grounded in evidence. ⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM EDT or 3:00–4:00 PM EDT https://hubs.la/Q048sDSy0 ⚡ "The Leader’s Mirror: Building AI Literacy for System-Level Strategy" with Antoinette Melvin is designed for leaders navigating real, high-stakes decisions right now. Dig into the conditions needed to guide responsible, system-wide implementation. ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT or 4:00–5:00 PM EDT https://hubs.la/Q048t4XG0

Many educators are already using AI to make the most of precious time. New tools can draft assessments, generate feedback, and summarize content in seconds. But speed alone doesn’t improve learning. In systems that intentionally use technology, time is redirected toward what matters most: analyzing student work, refining instructional precision and relevance, and strengthening collaboration. When technology reinforces the instructional core, it creates space for deeper teaching and learning. Our updated Value Add of Technology on Teaching framework can help you make those decisions with clarity and coherence. Get started today → https://hubs.la/Q048g05g0

Excited to be part of National AI Literacy Day with this 1-2 combo for teachers and for ed leaders! The sea of AI tools out there can be overwhelming to navigate, so we will guide you to use your inner compass and curate use cases for AI that embody your unique teaching philosophy. As an example, I believe in creative learning, meaningful projects, and supporting students to bring their own ideas to life. So in my grad class we use a lot of vibe coding tools - they're not perfect but they help students develop prototypes and play with ideas. This use case is supported by constructionist theory and playful learning pedagogies. This approach is not for everyone. Other teachers have other teaching practices and values as their north star. By reflecting on your values, you can use AI in ways that feel true to yourself and benefit your learners.