The application for the 2025-2026 League of Innovative Schools cohort will open in Spring 2025. Are you interested in learning more about and potentially applying to the League? Submit this quick interest form so that you’ll be the first to know when our application goes live!
It’s never too early to start thinking about applying to the League! Read on to learn more about what we look for in prospective members, how to compile a compelling application, and more.
The League is more than a professional development network; it’s an active, engaged force that is committed to equity and innovation in education. Together, our members envision what the future of teaching and learning can and should look like and implement tangible changes to bring that vision to life.
By joining the League, you’ll have access to opportunities to both bring immediate impact to your district and contribute toward the long-term transformation of education across the country and around the world.
The power of the League lies in the deep relationships between our members. You’ll join a national network with a close-knit feel that allows you to build connections with leaders across the country through our bi-annual convenings, regional and virtual events, hands-on learning opportunities, and more.
In partnership with Digital Promise, League leaders co-create and test potential solutions to education’s deeply-entrenched challenges. You’ll gain early adopter advantage to new solutions by testing and implementing cutting-edge educational tools and resources developed by Digital Promise and its partners.
You’ll access myriad engagement opportunities that best meet your district’s needs – from low-touch options like our virtual monthly “closed room” meetings for superintendents to higher-touch options like our topical working groups.
Explore the range of benefits available to League members below:
Convene twice a year through the League’s bi-annual convenings; learn via school visits, deep-dive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Connect through regular in-person and virtual programs and events; see innovations in action, deepen relationships, and share and learn.
Engage with forward-thinking education leaders from around the country around key challenges and generate best practices and resources.
Partner with Digital Promise to pilot new models and co-design solutions that benefit educators and students.
The League of Innovative Schools seeks members who are forward-thinking leaders in K-12 education and are committed to using technology and innovative practices to improve learning and achieve equitable outcomes for all students. We are looking for leaders who possess the following key qualities:
Superintendents with at least one year of experience in their role who are passionate about driving innovation and positive change in education.
Individuals who embrace new ideas and approaches to learning and who are willing to experiment and learn from failures.
A dedication to ensuring that all students, regardless of background or circumstance, have access to high-quality learning experiences and opportunities to succeed.
A willingness to collaborate with other districts, share best practices, and learn from each other.
These qualities are essential for members to actively participate in the League's initiatives, which include:
League members work together to develop and test new approaches to teaching and learning.
Once a new approach has proven effective, League members collaborate to implement it in their own districts and share it with others.
League members advocate for innovative practices that have the potential to benefit all students.
To best meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population in the United States and to strengthen the composition and reach of the network, we will give preference and priority to district applications that meet at least one of the following criteria:
Please note: Prioritization does not guarantee selection, and all applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of these criteria. All applications receive careful consideration based on the core eligibility criteria.
Questions? Please contact the Digital Promise team at league@digitalpromise.org.
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