The Public Education Promise Resource Library
Resources to help you keep the promise of public education for every child in your community.
The Public Education Promise is our commitment to providing every child in every community access to a highly effective education that prepares them for college, career, and real life in the real world.
This resource library provides educators with actionable tools, insights and strategies to help them keep that promise.
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​The Public Education Promise Principle 3: Attract, Hire, Retain, and Reward the Best PeopleResource | Podcast | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, Âܲ·AVÊÓƵRadio
A conversation focusing on the third principle of the Public Education Promise: Attract, Hire, … -
Train Your AI Before It Trains Your MessageÂܲ·AVÊÓƵBlog | Build Highly Engaged Family, Community & Business Partnerships, Schools of Thought Blog, Technology & AI, Communications & Public Relations | Published March 10, 2026
Anchoring your AI with tested messages from The Public Education Promise Messaging Guide. -
Principle 2: The New Basics: Real Skills for Real LifeResource | Article | Real Skills for Real Life, School Administrator Magazine
A Q&A with AASA’s John Malloy and Beth Silveira about the importance of incorporating the new basics … -
The Power of School-Community-Business PartnershipsÂܲ·AVÊÓƵBlog | Build Highly Engaged Family, Community & Business Partnerships, Regular Blogger FY26, Community & Family Engagement, Schools of Thought Blog, Leadership Development | Published February 25, 2026
Building strong partnerships is more than just networking in action. -
How Mayfield City Schools Is Redefining Student SuccessResource | Case Study | Portrait of a Graduate, Student-Centered Learning, Curriculum & Assessment
When districts define success clearly and align their systems intentionally, they do more than respond … -
Self Assessment: Measure What MattersResource | Self-Assessment | Measure What Matters, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
A tool to support reflection and conversations in your district around measuring what truly predicts … -
Student-Engaged Assessment Dial-Up ProtocolResource | Guidance/Sample/Template | Measure What Matters, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
A tool to help systems move beyond measuring what students know to valuing how students plan, … -
Toolkit: Measure What MattersResource | Toolkit | Measure What Matters, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
Resources to support districts in creating meaningful, multi-measure systems that reflect what truly … -
Creating a Purposeful Assessment SystemResource | Guidance/Sample/Template | Measure What Matters, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
Design framework for creating and scaling a purposeful assessment system. -
Self Assessment: Build Highly Engaged Family, Community, & Business PartnershipsResource | Self-Assessment | Build Highly Engaged Family, Community & Business Partnerships, Community & Family Engagement
A tool to support reflection and conversations in your district around building intentional systems of … -
Examples: Building Highly Engaged Family, Community, & Business PartnershipsResource | Case Study | Build Highly Engaged Family, Community & Business Partnerships, Community & Family Engagement
Examples of how school districts are building intentional systems of support and shared … -
Toolkit: Build Highly Engaged Family, Community, & Business PartnershipsResource | Toolkit | Build Highly Engaged Family, Community & Business Partnerships, Community & Family Engagement
Resources to help leaders build authentic partnerships that expand learning, strengthen trust, and align … -
Superintendent Checklist: Building a Thriving, Future-Ready WorkforceResource | Checklist | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development
A practical, quick-reference tool to help turn strategy into action. -
Toolkit: Attract, Hire, Retain, & Reward the Best PeopleResource | Toolkit | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development
Resources to help district leaders build a thriving, future-ready workforce by designing systems where … -
Self Assessment: Attract, Hire, Retain, & Reward the Best PeopleResource | Self-Assessment | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development
A tool to support reflection and conversations in your district around attracting and retaining the right … -
Principal Checklist: School Culture, Hiring, Onboarding, Retention, & RecognitionResource | Checklist | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development
A practical tool for building-level leaders on hiring and retaining the best people. -
Case Studies: Attract, Hire, Retain, & Reward the Best PeopleResource | Case Study | Attract, Hire, Retain & Reward the Best People, School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent Development
How three districts in Pennsylvania are creating systems where educators choose to stay and thrive. -
Case Study: Designing a Purposeful Assessment SystemResource | Case Study | Real Skills for Real Life, Measure What Matters, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
In California’s Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), assessment isn’t just about measuring … -
Self Assessment: Real Skills for Real LifeResource | Self-Assessment | Real Skills for Real Life, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
A tool to support reflection and conversations in your district when preparing students for real life … -
Toolkit: Real Skills for Real LifeResource | Toolkit | Real Skills for Real Life, Curriculum & Assessment, College- Career- and Life-Readiness
Resources to help school leaders understand, teach, and strengthen skills that help children succeed …
Public Education Promise Toolkits
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February 05, 2026
Toolkit: Prioritize Student-Centered LearningType:Toolkit Topics: Curriculum & Assessment, District & School OperationsResources to help school districts design learning experiences that center students’ strengths, needs, interests, and aspirations, so every learner is prepared for real life in the real world. -
February 05, 2026
Toolkit: Real Skills for Real LifeType:Toolkit Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness, Curriculum & AssessmentResources to help school leaders understand, teach, and strengthen skills that help children succeed in real life in the real world. -
February 06, 2026
Toolkit: Attract, Hire, Retain, & Reward the Best PeopleType:Toolkit Topics: School Climate & Culture, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentResources to help district leaders build a thriving, future-ready workforce by designing systems where educators feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow and stay. -
February 06, 2026
Toolkit: Build Highly Engaged Family, Community, & Business PartnershipsType:Toolkit Topics: Community & Family EngagementResources to help leaders build authentic partnerships that expand learning, strengthen trust, and align education to real-world opportunities. -
February 06, 2026
Toolkit: Measure What MattersType:Toolkit Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness, Curriculum & AssessmentResources to support districts in creating meaningful, multi-measure systems that reflect what truly matters for student success.
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