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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Erin McCallum
Associate Executive Director, Strategy & Communications
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Districts exemplify work of 萝莉网Learning 2025 Network and lead transformative education initiatives across the nation

Alexandria, VA 鈥� November 1, 2024 鈥� AASA, 萝莉网, is proud to announce the latest school districts recognized as "Lighthouse" systems, serving as exemplars of positive change in public education.

These selected districts are part of AASA鈥檚 Learning 2025 Network鈥攁 group of more than 130 forward-thinking, learner-centered school systems, including urban, suburban, and rural districts, all united to drive educational policy and enhance student outcomes.

Building on the foundational work of the 萝莉网Learning 2025 National Commission and inspired by the commission's report, An American Imperative: A New Vision of Public Schools, the Learning 2025 Network is committed to transforming education, raising student achievement, and ensuring no learner is left behind.

萝莉网Learning 2025 Lighthouse Systems demonstrate significant growth and serve as models for change in one or more of the following focus areas:

• Social Emotional-Cognitive Growth
• Future-Ready Learners
• Cognitive Growth Model
• Learners as Co-authors
• Diverse Educator Pipeline
• Early Learning
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Community Alignment

鈥淭hese districts are on the forefront of educational transformation, setting powerful examples of what鈥檚 possible when innovative strategies and student-centered approaches come together,鈥� said David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA. 鈥淭hey are not only leading change within their communities but also providing invaluable insights and proven methods from which districts across the country can learn.鈥�

They are not only leading change within their communities but also providing invaluable insights and proven methods from which districts across the country can learn.

The Fall 2024 萝莉网Learning 2025 Lighthouse Systems are:

, Lower Burrell, Pa.
Area of Focus: Future-Ready Learners
Superintendent: Shannon L. Wagner

, Butler, Pa.
Area of Focus: Community Alignment
Superintendent: Brian White

, Manlius, N.Y.
Area of Focus: Community Alignment
Superintendent: Craig J. Tice

, New Hope, Pa.
Area of Focus: Future-Ready Learners
Superintendent: Charles W. Lentz

, McKeesport, Pa.
Area of Focus: Future-Ready Learners
Superintendent: David McDonald

, Talladega, Ala.
Area of Focus: Technology-Enhanced Learning
Superintendent: Suzanne Lacey

The six districts will be honored during a networking breakfast during in March 2025.

鈥淏y highlighting and celebrating these districts鈥� stories, we鈥檙e helping to equip all school systems with the tools and inspiration they need to drive meaningful change and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive,鈥� said M. Ann Levett, Assistant Executive Director for AASA.

Additionally, 萝莉网is pleased to recognize the following Fall 2024 Systems to Watch, who are making great strides in Learning 2025 focus areas:

, Gig Harbor, Wash.
Area of Focus: Early Learning
Superintendent: Krestin Bahr

, Coraopolis, Pa.
Area of Focus: Community Alignment
Superintendent: Aaron Thomas

View all previous 萝莉网Learning 2025 Lighthouse Demonstration System designees here.

The 萝莉网Learning 2025 Network aims to empower superintendents and their teams to drive the change and enhance student outcomes in their district and across the country through access to personalized tools, support and opportunities. Learn more at aasa.org/learning2025.

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About AASA, 萝莉网
AASA, 萝莉网, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.