National Center on Education and the Economy

Freed-Hardeman University and the National Center on Education bring an action-oriented, evidence-based leadership program to education professionals across Tennessee! Participants gain a cohort-based learning experience designed to build the next generation of district and school leaders and can earn 12-15 credits toward an advanced degree. Read the full article below to learn more about joining an FHU-NISL cohort kicking off in the new year. https://bit.ly/3OQpleF #EducationLeadership #NISL #NCEE #FHU #TogetherInEd Doris Battle, Ed.D Sharen Cypress Amy Downey Eric Jones, Ed. D.

We’re honored to have been part of Exchange24, an inspiring event hosted by the XQ Institute and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Together, we delved into innovative ideas and collaborative approaches to redesign and reimagine high school for a brighter future—empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college, careers, and life. Tracey Burns KnowledgeWorks Bill Hite Laurene Powell Jobs Geoffrey Canada Larry Berger Raina Maiga #FutureOfEd #TogetherInEd

🌟 From Vision to Action: A middle school #principal turned a fractured system into a cohesive, high-performing team using National Institute for School Leadership strategies. By introducing formative assessments and aligning instructional practices across content, teachers worked collaboratively for the first time. After just one year, the school reported: ✅ Increased teacher collaboration ✅ Clear alignment between curriculum and instruction ✅ Stronger focus on student data Want to replicate this success? NISL can help you lead with purpose. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXiagCdN You can also check out this case study and more here: https://lnkd.in/g2yu6_8K #LearningToLeading #LeadershipMatters cc: National Center on Education and the Economy

We recently brought our coalition together for the third annual #PANeedsTeachers Summit to tackle Pennsylvania's teacher shortage crisis. Educators, advocates, administrators, and elected officials joined forces to share ideas and brainstorm innovative solutions to this pressing issue. The attendees collaborated on strategies to support teachers and ensure every classroom has a qualified, prepared educator. Together, we’re facing the challenges of teacher shortages and finding meaningful solutions. 📸 Take a look at photos from the summit, and let us know: What ideas do you think could make the biggest difference for teachers and students? #TeacherShortage

At the NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS (NABSE) Conference, "participants experienced firsthand how meaningful connections and relationships are at the heart of transformative education." - NCEE's Dr. Cederick L. Ellis, Sr. We’re inspired to continue fostering environments where meaningful connections empower deep, transformative learning and shared understanding. #TogetherInEd Tauheedah F. Baker-Jones, Ed.L.D. Doris Battle, Ed.D

Anticipating the future of education requires us to embrace both present challenges and emerging opportunities. This series of briefs dives into the strategies that drive some of the most innovative and high-performing education systems, offering a forward-thinking lens on education design. With insights from global and domestic examples, explore how to navigate the dynamic interplay between equity, leadership, and system transformation. Explore the research here: https://bit.ly/41rZHV5 #EdResearch #FutureOfEd #LearningToLeading #EdInnovation

Recent findings from the OECD show that literacy and numeracy skills among adults have stagnated—or even declined—across many nations, including the U.S., over the past decade. The opportunity is clear: stronger skills lead to thriving workforces, healthier lives, and a more resilient economy. By championing long-life learning and aligning education with workforce needs, we create an ecosystem where learners of every age can thrive. Explore the research: https://bit.ly/3DkraxN OECD Education and Skills

We are excited to gather with the Leaders Collaborative this coming week, where we will delve into preparing young people for long-life learning. Not yet a member? You are invited! https://bit.ly/4gkxqDV Join a dynamic professional learning community designed exclusively for leaders working to develop meaningful pathways for life after school and aligning CTE with economic priorities. This forum will offer: 💡 Interactive discussions to spark collaboration and shared learning. 💡 Insights from national leaders about how they are thinking differently 💡 Practical strategies to bring back to your teams and communities. There is still time to register for our Friday session! https://bit.ly/3CZJcWb

The UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024 in Suwon, Korea 🇰🇷 delivered on so many levels: the people, ideas, and opportunities... here are three of my take-aways: ⭐ this is a #transformation agenda, an important (and distinct) complement to the #acceleration required to meet the #SDGs by 2030 ⭐ building on the "what" spelled out by the International Commission Report "Reimagining our Futures Together", the charge is now "how" to achieve the vision, balancing both #local and #global imperatives ⭐ #Korea is currently rolling out a revolutionary #digital agenda across the system. On our #elementary school site visit our hosts shared the vision and allowed us to tour their #AI lab - while at the same time reassuring us that they had an 80-20 balance, with just 20% of time digital. Looking forward to continuing the conversation, and eager to learn more. Eduard Vallory Manos Antoninis Simona Popa Esther Gomani Suguru Mizunoya Karen Chand National Center on Education and the Economy

This past weekend, in Philadelphia, we laid to rest a giant in public education and a beloved colleague. Greg Thornton came to NCEE after a career devoted to public education, having led Milwaukee Public Schools and Baltimore City Public Schools and served in key leadership positions in Philadelphia, Montgomery County MD, and Winston-Salem Forsyth NC, among others. At NCEE, Dr. Thornton facilitated some of NCEE’s leadership development and system design work. Greg also opened doors and connected NCEE’s work with districts and leaders across the country. If Greg called an influential superintendent, that superintendent, we discovered, always answered Greg’s call. During the pandemic, Greg helped convene an Urban Superintendents Alliance, which included a handful of superintendents who were responsible for the care and education of more than 1 million students and thousands of educators. When asked why he joined the Alliance, one participating superintendent memorably pointed at Greg and said, “Because Dr. Thornton called me. To superintendents of color around the country, he’s the Godfather. We literally call him that. And when the Godfather calls, you answer.” Greg’s relationships with superintendents enabled NCEE to work with districts like Clayton County GA, Racine WI, New Haven CT, and Clark County NV, the fifth largest school district in the United States. Greg was a persistent champion of public education and public school students, particularly students of color. He insisted that NCEE push hard for equitable access to a world class education for all students. To Greg, all truly meant all. He mentored younger colleagues across the nation and helped them land their first superintendencies and leadership positions, and championed them for subsequent positions in larger, more challenging settings as their careers progressed. Greg was the consummate cheerleader and a joyous, uplifting presence in the work. No problem was insurrmoutable, in part because Greg had seen them all, and he brought out the best in those around him trying to address those challenges. Those of us who had the privilege of working with Dr. Thornton will continue to draw from the lessons he taught us and from his example of selfless service for the schoolchildren of this nation. National Center on Education and the Economy Eric Jones, Ed. D. Jason Dougal Vicki Phillips