District Administration is now collecting and sharing the latest insights from education leaders with the help of Thought Exchange, the AI-powered survey and engagement platform.
The first survey is already underway and you can weigh in on what you and your team are prioritizing—and de-prioritizing—in the 2025-26 school year. Early results show a focus on tier 1 instruction and concerns around political and financial constraints, community apathy, teacher turnover, school board conflicts and “resistance to change.”
Leaders are also working to provide mental health support, maintain safety compliance and implement initiatives more consistently at the building level.
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The partnership will extend to CommunityEDU’s network of event, media and community brands, including District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI), Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), DA Leadhership Network for Women, District Administration and University Business.
“This collaboration will enable us to provide leaders with real-time insights and actionable research, equipping them with the data-driven strategies needed to navigate challenges and drive meaningful change in their districts,” says Amy Dujon, vice president of education at CommunityEDU. “Together, we are enhancing our commitment to advancing innovative leadership and informed decision-making.”
District Administration Leadership Institute members meet at a yearly series of retreats and summits that serve as spaces for district leadership, innovation and collaboration. ThoughtExchange will empower DALI members with insights and thought leadership into K-12’s most pressing problems.
This fall, ThoughtExchange will present a robust state of K12 education report, compiling its wider industry research with DALI member insights. DALI members will also have access to exclusive ThoughtExchange benefits, including a discount on new subscriptions to bring cutting-edge survey and analysis capabilities to their districts.
“ThoughtExchange has allowed my district to be laser-focused in the work,” explains DALI member Barbara A. Mullen, superintendent at Rush-Henrietta Central School District in New York.
