AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse System Vignettes
May 25, 2023
The designation as an AASA Lighthouse System reflects commitment to the principles of AASA Learning 2025 through Learner-Centered, Equity-Focused, and Future-Driven Education.
The selected designates are members of AASA’s Learning 2025 Network, a cadre of more than 120 demonstration systems representing forward-leaning, urban, suburban and rural school districts engaged in learning, networking and working together to help drive education policy and ultimately improve student learning.
Districts were reviewed based on strategies and recommendations developed by the commission. Redesign component indicators include:
- Social, Emotional and Cognitive Growth
- Future-Ready Learners
- Cognitive Growth Model
- Learners as Co-authors
- Accelerator A1: Diverse Educator Pipeline
- Accelerator A2: Early Learning
- Accelerator A3: Technology-Enhanced Learning
- Accelerator A4: Community Alignment
The systems recognized are implementing bold, actionable steps in a specific focus area on behalf of the broader education community. The vignettes below provide an overview of the exceptional work taking place in these districts within various focus areas.
Northgate School District, Pittsburgh, Pa. (designated Fall 2022)
Strength in Science of Reading and Multi-Tiered System of Support as Foundation of Success for ALL Students
Superintendent:
Caroline Johns
College Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (designated Fall 2022)
Strength in Early Learning Partnerships in Service of Highly Diverse Community
Superintendent: Doug Wheeler
Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa. (designated Fall 2022)
Systemic Approach to Serving the Whole Learner with Strength in Early Learning
Superintendent: Mary Catherine Reljac
Mineola Unified School District, Mineola, N.Y. (designated Fall 2022)
Ensuring Early Learning Growth and Achievement for ALL Learners
Superintendent: Michael Nagler
West Valley School District #208, Yakima, Wash. (designated Spring 2022)
Integrated, Sustained System of Multiple Measures PK-12
Superintendent: Peter Finch
Hermiston School District, Hermiston, Ore. (designated Fall 2023)
Aligning with Our Community for a Culture of Belonging and Learning for All
Superintendent: Tricia Mooney
Baldwin Unified School District, Baldwin, N.Y. (designated Spring 2022)
Focus on Rigorous Access and Opportunity for All Students
Superintendent: Shari Camhi
- Read More: How Baldwin Prepares Students for Their Futures
- Watch: Baldwin Unified School District Video Spotlight
Beaver Area School District (designated Fall 2023)
Building Foundational Student Success
Superintendent: Mark Holtzman
Buckeye Elementary School District, Buckeye, Ariz. (designated Spring 2022)
Intentional Innovative Design Impacting Student Outcomes
Superintendent: Kristi Wilson
Collegiate Edu-Nation, Roscoe, Texas (designated Fall 2022)
Innovation in Creating Positive Pathways for Rural Schools
Executive Director: Kim Alexander
Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, Coxsackie, N.Y. (designated Spring 2022)
Clear Articulation of Life-, College- and Career-Readiness
Superintendent: Randall Squier
Ephrata Area Schools, Ephrata, Pa. (designated Spring 2022)
Coherent Future-Driven Mindset
Superintendent: Brian Troop
- Read More: Broadening Students’ Skills and Readiness Beyond School
- Watch: Ephrata Area Schools Video Spotlight
Franklin Regional School District, Murrysville, Pa. (designated Spring 2023)
Unwavering Commitment to Opportunity for All
Superintendent: Gennaro R. Piraino, Jr.
Harvard Community Unit School District 50, Harvard, Ill. (designated Spring 2022)
Culture, Policy and Practice Building Dual Language Learners
Superintendent: Corey Tafoya
High School District 214, Arlington Heights, Ill. (designated Spring 2022)
Integrated Pathways and Career-Connected Learning
Superintendent: David R. Schuler
Huntley Community School District 158, Algonquin, Ill. (designated Spring 2023)
Nurturing 21st Century Learners
Superintendent: Scott Rowe
Linton-Stockton Schools, Linton, Ind. (designated Spring 2022)
Integrated Systems Approach for Personalized Learner Experience
Superintendent: Kathy Goad
Montrose County School District (designated Fall 2023)
Forging a Future-Ready Rural Community of Learners through Career Pathways and Language Acquisition
Superintendent: Carrie Stephenson
River Valley School District, Blairsville, Pa. (designated Spring 2023)
Academic Success, Real World Experiences
Superintendent Philip Martell
- Case Study: How one AASA Learning 2025 Demonstration System is creating a future-driven school district
South Fayette Township School District, McDonald, Pa. (designated Spring 2023)
Transforming the Learning Experience
Superintendent: Michelle Miller
Val Verde Unified School District, Perris, Calif. (designated Spring 2022)
Focus on Principal as Key Levers and Broad Stakeholder Co-Construction
Superintendent: Michael McCormick
West Allegheny Area Schools, Imperial, Pa. (designated Spring 2022)
Differentiated Targeted Supports and Focus on Removing Barriers
Superintendent: Jerri Lynn Lippert
California Area School District, Coal Center, Pa. (designated Spring 2023)
Personalized Learning Through Systematic Redesign
Superintendent: Laura Jacob
Mehlville School District, Mehlville, Mo. (designated Fall 2022)
Comprehensive Individualized Learning and Student Agency
Superintendent: Chris Gaines
Shaler Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa. (designated Fall 2022)
Valuing Student Voice and Empowerment
Superintendent: Sean Aiken
Wilder School District, Wilder, Idaho (designated Spring 2023)
Removing Barriers, Empowering Learners
Superintendent: Jeff Dillon
Naperville 203 Community Unit School District, Naperville, Ill. (designated Spring 2022)
Comprehensive, Systemic Integration of Social-Emotional Learning
Superintendent: Dan Bridges
- Read More: Naperville’s Essential Integration of SEL
San Ramon Valley Unified School District, San Ramon, Calif. (designated Fall 2022)
Aligned Strategic Direction as Foundation for Academic Excellence
Superintendent: John Malloy
Seneca Valley School District (designated Fall 2023)
Creating Bold Spaces that Support Teaching, Learning and Student Well Being
Superintendent: Tracy Vitale
Washougal School District, Washougal, Wash. (designated Spring 2022)
Multiple Measures of Growth Outcomes
Superintendent: Mary Templeton
Elizabeth Forward School District, Elizabeth, Pa. (designated Spring 2022)
Strategic Partnerships in Interactive Digital Learning
Superintendent: Keith Konyk
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement