Date & Time: Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> 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.
When leaders prioritize understanding how students learn, not just how they perform, identification becomes a lever for stronger outcomes across the entire system.
Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network.
Mike Dominguez takes the helm at Missouri's Francis Howell School District while Jami Jo Thompson is named the next superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools.
Instead of doubling down on grades as the "go-to" marker, district leaders and educators can leverage this moment to find more meaningful and engaging ways to discuss academic progress.
Superintendents were on the move right through the end of the year. District Administration is maintaining a running list of new hires and promotions. Special focus is given to sitting superintendents transferring to new posts, high-profile districts, notable minority hires and when the district provides ample information on the hire. The latest round of hiring […]