The sprawling district no longer has any F-rated schools. That's one way Superintendent Mike Miles says the narrative about large urban systems is changing.

School safety expert Kenneth Trump also wants leaders to train teachers to make critical decisions under high stress.

Chief Information Officer Rob Dickson also laid the groundwork for his district's AI policy. You can learn about his achievements at FETC 2026.

We must actively "talent spot" potential leaders by identifying teachers and staff in our buildings who have the skills, mindset and heart for leadership.