We’re thrilled to announce the release of the refreshed NCEE Blueprint: Designing Systems That Work by NCEE! A must-read for education leaders and policy shapers.

✨💡Interested in growing in education leadership? ✨💡 The virtual, 12-month National Institute for School Leadership #NISL leadership development program is now open for individuals and small groups! Enroll today and join a robust community of #SchoolLeaders who are creating highly effective teaching & learning environments and busting boundaries for all learners.

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:

Preparing young people for life after school means more than just graduation—it’s about building clear, meaningful pathways to future careers. The NCEE Blueprint: Designing Systems That Work highlights how high-performing education systems align career pathways with economic needs, ensuring that students develop both technical skills and transferable competencies for lifelong success. Let’s reimagine career readiness together. Download the Blueprint today! 📥

RT @acereduau: Dr Tracey Burns from the US @CtrEdEcon took #ResearchConf25 attendees through global mega-trends shaping education, changing…

Shoutout to the visionary leaders at @SantaAnaUSD! 👏 Using NCEE’s Performance and Analysis Framework, they are shaping innovative strategies that prepare all students to thrive in an ever-changing future. 🚀✨

What sparks systemic change in education? NCEE's Mike Meechin shares why he finds global education research so fascinating—especially the catalyst moments that drive transformation. 💡 🎥 Watch the video and stay curious—our Thinking Differently About Time Part 2 brief is coming soon! ⏳ #EducationResearch #SystemsChange #LearningToLeading

Why is the #NCEELeadersRetreat in Vegas a can't-miss event for education leaders? 🎤 Principal Josh Way, Ed.D. shares why this summit is essential for innovative, learner-centered leadership. ⏳ Space is limited—secure your spot today! 👉

Celebrating our incredible partners embracing collaboration, curiosity, and innovation! 🌟 Their thinking maps exploring how people learn reflect a deep commitment to creating transformative learning experiences for students. #LearningToLeading #TogetherInEd

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: #EducationLeadership #NISL #NCEE #FHU #TogetherInEd

During #NationalCTEWeek, who better to lead the conversation than educators? We love seeing states take bold steps in elevating CTE, and Maryland’s efforts through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future are a great example of what’s possible! #IChooseToTeachCTE #MarylandBlueprint #CTEWorks @MdPublicSchools @MDBlueprintAIB 📽️

Bridging the gap from learning to earning is essential for economic strength. This #CTEMonth, let's explore #CareerPathways—both in the U.S. and abroad—that equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in their careers and lives. 📥 Download the full brief:

Education is the engine of a strong economy. Are we designing systems that work? Vicki Phillips invites us to rethink the link between education, economic mobility, and thriving communities. How can we build a system that fuels innovation, opportunity, and prosperity for all? Read her latest insights and join the conversation. 👇

@ABSSPublic CTE is the engine of innovation, equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape the world—this month, we join you in celebrating their journeys!

@EHS_BIM @EastwoodHQ @mrmeastwood @Btorres_EHS @YsletaISDCTE @actecareertech @EHSSaluteYBK Happy #CTEMonth! We join you in celebrating the power of Career and Technical Education in preparing students for bright futures and limitless opportunities!

@AldineCTE When we invest in CTE, we invest in stronger communities, thriving economies, and boundless opportunities for all—this #CTEMonth, we join you in celebrating that impact!

Discover a fresh perspective on familiar challenges. Coming soon: Thinking Differently About Time, Part II—exploring new ways to expand options for learners, strengthen student agency, build partnerships beyond schools, embrace flexibility for individualization, and redefine the role of teachers. 🔎 Stay tuned & in the meantime explore the research

#SchoolLeaders - There is still time to register for this Friday's Forum ➡️ Join Leaders Collaborative members sharing their innovation journey towards developing cross-sector and cross-agency collaboration, rethinking the relationships between formal and informal learning, and engaging families to improve student learning. You can choose from two convenient session times: Friday, February 7th | 12:00 - 1:30 pm EST Monday, February 10th | 6:30 - 8:00 pm EST 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. Not a member but interested in learning more? Visit us at #LeadershipMatters #TogetherInEd

@ScienceDcps @DuvalSchools Exciting news! 🎉 STEM education + real-world application = a winning formula for student success.

Hands-on learning, teamwork, and creative problem-solving—that’s what Beatrice loves most about her engineering classes. With 1,400 students enrolled in Queen Anne’s County’s career pathways this year, programs like these are shaping the future of education. 💬 “It’s about finding your own way to a solution with your project partners.” Career-connected learning is shaping the future of education. Explore how in Dr. Vicki Phillips’ latest Forbes article: Photo Credit: Courtesy Queen Anne’s County Public Schools @MDBlueprintAIB @QACPSMD @drvickip

@CCPS When students graduate with skills and credentials that open doors, the entire community thrives. Keep celebrating the power of CTE! #CTEMonth