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5 Districts That Inspired Us at SXSW EDU 2026
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By Kaitlyn Chantry and Ben Beane We attended SXSW EDU 2026 expecting big ideas and ambitious sessions—but what stayed with us most were the moments that showed what’s already possible. Across sessions, we saw districts rethinking long‑standing constraints, educators sharing practical shifts already underway in schools, and systems making meaningful progress despite very real challenges.…
I Believe in Public Education
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By Karen Hawley Miles, CEO Despite widespread concern about the state of public K-12 education, most Americans believe their own children receive a good education. They overwhelmingly support increased funding and higher teacher salaries. And families share a common vision: They want their children to thrive, contribute to society, engage with people from various backgrounds, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. Yet, K-12 schools face significant challenges. District leaders…
Putting Community at the Center of the Work: A Q&A With Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Former Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools
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It’s been 20 years since ERS first started partnering with districts to transform schooling. As we celebrate this anniversary, we want to honor all our incredible partners, past and present. This is the third in our series of interviews where we’ll chat with our partners about their successes, lessons learned, and hopes for the future.…
School Portfolio Change Amid Declining Enrollment – AASA School Administrator Magazine
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ERS Partner Angela King Smith was featured in the September 2025 issue of School Administrator Magazine, the official publication of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. The theme of the issue is “Managing Decline,” and examines solutions and strategies for superintendents handling enrollment decline, school mergers and closures in their school districts. Angela’s article, “School Portfolio…
Lessons From a Lifelong Leader: A Q&A With Dr. Jim McIntyre, Dean of Belmont University’s College of Education and Former Boston Public Schools COO
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Dr. Jim McIntyre, Dean of Belmont University’s College of Education, shares insights from his experience as a lifelong education leader and how working with ERS helped him along the way.
Teacher Contracts Need to Change. And It’s Not Just About Money
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In this op-ed published by Education Week, ERS’ Karen Hawley Miles and David Rosenberg break down how changes to teacher contracts can lead to improved retention and student outcomes.
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