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The District of the Future
Empower Schools CEO and Partner Alyssa Morton planned and moderated this NewSchools Summit 2026 conversation with leaders from NYC Public Schools, Aldine ISD, and Sumner County Public Schools. The panel explores career-connected learning, AI, student voice, philanthropy, facilities, and the leadership required to scale innovation across districts.
Innovation in Action
Empower Schools Partner Matt Matera speaks with educators from the Leadership Academy Network about how an SB 1882 partnership between Fort Worth ISD and Texas Wesleyan University supports teacher retention, professional growth, instructional flexibility, and stronger student outcomes.
What's More Bipartisan Than Rural Career Pathway Initiatives?
State lawmakers and rural education leaders examine how shared career pathways, sustainable funding, and cross-district collaboration can expand opportunity for rural students.
Making Collaboration Count
This SXSW EDU panel brings together rural education leaders from Texas, Colorado, and Indiana. They share how Rural Collaboratives help districts pool resources, expand college and career pathways, coordinate with employers and higher education, and preserve opportunity within rural communities.
Leadrural Showcase
Rural leaders share how collaboration, workforce investment, place-based learning, policy, and storytelling can expand opportunity for students in small communities.