When a school introduces a new schedule, policy, program or communication process, leaders often focus on the decision itself, while families tend to experience that decision through the messages surrounding it.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. This session analyzes current readiness trends, examines how SAT/ACT benchmarks and AP pathways work together to build academic confidence, and shares actionable frameworks for personalized advising that help students navigate toward institutions where they are truly ready to succeed.
New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels says the goal is to ensure students develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills before they graduate.
Blanket restrictions treat all screen time as equivalent, and the research on how students actually use devices in school tells a more complicated story.
