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EdLeader Promise Network

EdLeader Promise Network

Where courageous leaders come together to advance The Public Education Promise.

 

AASA’s EdLeader Promise Network is a collaborative community where superintendents and their teams are making the promise of public education a reality.

Through collaboration, shared learning, and carefully curated tools, the network helps districts turn vision into action, and action into meaningful outcomes for all children.

Questions?

Contact Ann Levett, Senior Vice President, at alevett@aasa.org.


Being a member of the network has been truly transformative, and I am continually amazed by the wealth of knowledge, support, and inspiration it provides. Through this network, I have had the opportunity to connect with incredible leaders from across our great nation. These connections have not only expanded my perspective but have also provided valuable insights and advice that has shaped my approach to leadership.

Tori Holloway in circleToriano Holloway, superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School District (Miss.)
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Why Belong to the EdLeader Promise Network?

When we invest in America’s children, we invest in our future.

The network offers deep, meaningful engagement with peers through exclusive professional learning opportunities and resource building.

Together, you’ll be a driving force in your district and beyond, turning this moment into a movement and helping to fulfil the promise of public education for every child in every community.

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Network Members and their teams gain access to exclusive benefits, including:

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Carefully Curated Tools & Resources

Network Members gain access to new tools each month including toolkits, case studies, discussion guides, checklists, templates, frameworks, and more!

Grounded in The Public Education Promise principles, these member-only tools are designed to help you create a culture of success, advance real-world skills, and measure what matters.


Participation in the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµEdLeader Promise Network has supported my leadership growth by fostering regional and national connections that elevate strategic thinking and innovation. Engaging with other districts through school visits has expanded our best practice network and reinforced the power of collaborative learning.

Tracy Vitale in circleTracy Vitale, superintendent, Seneca Valley School District (Pa.)

Virtual Learning & Job-Alike Roundtables

See how districts across the country are advancing the Public Education Promise.

Virtual learning opportunities, like Principle in Practice showcases, allow you to hear directly from colleagues who are implementing innovative, future-ready practices and see those practices in action, without needing to travel away from your district.

Job-alike roundtables offer a trusted space to regularly exchange ideas with peers who truly understand the demands of your role.

These conversations spark new ideas, provide real-time problem solving, and remind you that you are not leading alone. Just as important, they help reenergize your leadership, reigniting what drew you to this work in the first place.

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The EdLeader Promise Innovation Conference (EPIC)

Network members gain exclusive access to this engaging and inspiring experience, grounded in the principles of The Public Education Promise and focused on preparing every child in every community for real life in the real world.

During this immersive, team-oriented event, you’ll ignite bold ideas, forge powerful relationships, and engage in meaningful learning that leads to real, lasting impact.

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The Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµEdLeader Promise Network reminds us that we are not working in isolation. Together, with our students, staff, families, and communities, we’re not waiting for the future. We’re building it.

Patrick WardPatrick Ward, superintendent, Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools (Ohio)

Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµCohort or Superintendent Solutions Collaborative

Network members can choose to participate in a complimentary Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµCohort or Superintendent Solutions Collaborative.

Covering a variety of focus areas from mental health to early learning, AASA’s Cohorts offer you and your team space to explore problems of practice and deepen learning while strengthening connections with peers.

The new network-only Superintendent Solutions Collaboratives are where leaders can focus on solving their most pressing challenges such as recruitment & retention, managing enrollment changes, community and public relations, and more. Collaboratives include access to an expert Chair who helps translate strategy into district results.


Priority Invites to Superintendent-Only Events & Spaces

Network members get complimentary registration and first access to a multitude of invite-only events and experiences like the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµSuperintendent Symposiums focused on timely topics, Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµFocus Groups, ASU/GSV and more.


Network-Only Online Community

Connect with your colleagues, share resources, and enjoy a safe space to discuss hot topics, challenges and wins through the Network-only online community. The community also houses a full resource library, carefully curated for Network members, so you can always find what you're looking for.


As we continue our work, we do so energized and equipped with new tools, inspired by fresh ideas, and supported by a national network of fellow travelers committed to reimagining what's possible for every student.

Karen CheserKaren Cheser, superintendent, Durango School District (Colo.)

Awards & Recognition

Network members gain access to exclusive awards and recognition opportunities that elevate their districts as national examples of innovation. Showcase your successes through speaking engagements, case studies, social highlights and more, amplifying your impact and leadership beyond your local community.


More Value

Take your journey further with extended discounts on District Services such as Strategic Planning, Portrait of a Graduate, Branding & Communications, and more. Network members unlock more value to help bring the vision to practice and fulfil the promise of public education.

Communicating Network Value to Stakeholders

Need help articulating the value of Network Membership to your Board and community?

Utilize Board letter templates, sample presentations, impact stories, and infographics.

Access the Network Membership Justification Toolkit


A Promise Worth Keeping

One child at a time. One school at a time. One community at a time.

The Public Education Promise is more than a vision—it is a promise worth keeping for every community, every district, and every child we serve. By joining the EdLeader Promise Network, you step into a community of leaders committed to turning that promise into action through collaboration, learning, and shared resolve.

Join the network to invest in yourself as a leader, strengthen your district’s impact, deepen trust with your community, and help ensure every child has access to a future shaped by opportunity, purpose, and possibility.

Join the Network Today

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Questions?

Contact Ann Levett, Senior Vice President, at alevett@aasa.org.