Leaders To Learn From 2018

K-12 changemakers gathered in 
Washington, D.C. April 11 & 12.
 
Discover. Aspire. Lead.

More than 250 of America's most influential K-12 leaders joined together for deep dive discussions, keynotes from visionaries,industry perspectives,  networking, and more 

featuring Education Week’s newest class of 

2018 Leaders To Learn From.

Discover the successes these Leaders share with you, 
so you can adopt this work in your schools.
Leaders To Learn From Alumnus Julio César Contreras speaks with 2018 Leader to Learn From Susana Cordova in the Hall of Leaders.
Leaders To Learn From attendees come together to discuss the work that they are doing in their districts at ice breakers, birds of a feather roundtables, small group discussions, and more.

It's now time to 
Follow.
The.
Leaders.

Five Leaders To Learn From alumna 
conclude their keynote 
by having the event participants deliver a call to action: 
"What will you commit to today to make parent and family engagement more effective and meaningful in your schools?"
From left, Michele Brooks (2013), Tracy Hill (2014), Patricia Spradley (2015), D'Lisa Crain (2016), and Trise Moore (2017).
The class of 2018 Leaders To Learn From presented their work on stage individually and in breakout sessions. 
Here, Joseph Meloche (kneeling, at right) engages with attendees on his work around student voice.
Aspire to improve practice in your schools districtwide.

Education Week Staff Writer Evie Blad (right) takes a "District Leader Snapshot" with 2018 Leader To Learn From Judy LoBianco on student wellness.
Lead the conversation when you become a part of 
Leaders To Learn From.
Keynote Speaker and 2015 Leaders To Learn From alumna Patricia Spradley (left) listens as our event participant tells a new friend what she'll do to strengthen family engagement in her schools.

Leader To Learn From and Superintendent Dale Marsden uses the photo booth during the first night's reception.
Professor and Author John Hattie opens day two at 
2018's Leaders To Learn From with a keynote presentation on 
"Visible Learning Mindframes."

Engage directly with visionary thinkers.

John Hattie signs books and talks with event participants after his keynote address.

Coffee, Connections, and Collaboration

Build Your Leadership Tree: 2018 Leaders Michelle Saylor (left) and Aileen Owens (standing, center) meet up, swap stories, and exchange numbers.

Ed tech professionals explore and 
cross-communicate—leading a discussion on 
what's working in personalized learning...and what's not.

Follow The Leaders Sessions:
Get the "inside story" in small group discussion.

In her "Follow The Leader" session, CEO Janice K. Jackson discusses her work supporting urban education in Chicago Public Schools. 
Education Week Opinion Blogger and Author Peter DeWitt closes Leaders To Learn From with a sneak peek at his work on "Collaborative Leadership." 
DeWitt s "Collaborative Leadership" workshop will form  the 2019 Leaders To Learn From event centerpiece. 

2018 Leaders now head back to 
their home districts to
  
Discover. Aspire. Lead.

View and read much more at leaders.edweek.org

That's a wrap! 
Some of the 2018 Leaders To Learn From pose for a selfie before heading home to their districts.