Led by superintendents and supported by Digital Promise, League Learning Collaboratives (LLCs) provide an interactive space for school district leaders across role types to discuss and explore tangible strategies for addressing shared problems of practice around these key issues. Each collaborative centers on a topic directly aligned to the Digital Promise Challenge Map—areas nationally identified as critical for student success.
Grounded in the Plan-Do-Study-Act continuous improvement cycle, LLCs bring together district and school leaders across roles to address shared challenges and priorities that matter most to schools and communities. Over the course of six months, members will explore, test, and implement promising practices with peer support and feedback. This powerful approach helps leaders turn new ideas into proven practices and scale successes across their schools and districts.
In previous school years, League members engaged in a variety of topics through League Learning Collaboratives. Explore the topics and impact below.
The 2025-26 LLCs focus on pressing topics in education, including AI literacy, career readiness and workforce development, and educator recruitment and retention. League leaders choose the learning collaborative in which they want to participate based on their district’s needs and interests and meet regularly to engage in peer-to-peer learning, co-create solutions, and share best practices.
The AI Literacy Learning Collaborative is designed to help K-12 district leaders navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in education. This collaborative will empower districts to understand, evaluate, and ethically apply AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, leading, and district operations while developing a tangible resource to implement in your district.
Grounded in the Digital Promise AI Framework, the collaborative will provide peer-driven learning, practical use cases, and strategic discussions to help participants develop strategies to lead AI initiatives and foster a future-ready learning environment.
Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent
Ypsilanti Community Schools (MI)
Jerry Almendarez, Former Superintendent (retired)
Santa Ana Unified School District (CA)
AI isn’t just transforming technology—it’s shifting our entire approach to problem-solving, communication, and student engagement. By diving into AI Literacy, we can better equip leaders to navigate uncertainty, foster innovation, and create more equitable learning environments. Ultimately, I believe embracing AI opens doors for new possibilities in education that truly prepare students for the future.
Jerry Almendarez
The Career Readiness and Workforce Development Learning Collaborative provides K-12 district leaders with a dynamic platform to collaboratively address the critical challenges of preparing students for future careers.
Through peer-driven discussions, practical strategy development, and exploration of innovative models, participants will gain the tools and insights necessary to design robust and scalable career readiness programs that enhance student agency, foster community partnerships, and promote workforce success.
Dr. Tawana Grover, Superintendent
Cedar Rapids Community School District (IA)
Dr. Matthew Friedman, Superintendent
Quakertown Community School District (PA)
Career exploration shouldn’t wait until high school; students deserve early, meaningful opportunities to discover their strengths, interests, and values so they can make informed choices and confidently navigate a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Matthew Friedman, Superintendent, Quakertown Community School District (PA)
This collaborative is designed for K-12 district leaders seeking to address educator recruitment and retention challenges, including superintendents, principal supervisors, and other key staff. Through peer learning and focused discussions, districts will develop actionable strategies to build and sustain a strong educator workforce.
Sessions will include guest speakers, case studies, and facilitated problem-solving to ensure participants walk away with practical insights.
Dr. Michelle Miller, Superintendent
South Fayette Township School District (PA)
Dr. Kwame R. Morton, Sr., Superintendent
Cherry Hill Public Schools (NJ)
A strong, motivated staff is the bedrock of success, yet challenges in diminishing teacher pipelines have impacted on our ability to attract top talent, and poor staff morale has negatively impacted retention. This LLC will explore innovative strategies to build positive morale and create dynamic, collaborative environments for educators and students alike.
Dr. Kwame R. Morton, Sr., Superintendent, Cherry Hill Public Schools (NJ)
