LEAP Innovations

08/31/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP blog » New Grants and an Expanding Community Propel LEAP Innovations into a New Era

We asked our community what powerful learning is. See how their answers are now driving everything the new LEAP does.

https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/new-era-leap-innovations

08/24/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP blog » Rethinking Systemic Change, Teacher Learning, and Educator Wellbeing

Systemic change, personalized professional learning, and a reimagined approach to educator wellbeing are essential to building schools where both students and teachers can truly thrive.

https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-systemic-change-teacher-learning-and-educator-wellbeing

08/21/2026

There are just a few spots left in this year's virtual cohort of the LEAP Innovations Accelerator. Find out how the program helps school teams accelerate progress on their school improvement goals. https://mailchi.mp/leapinnovations/a-few-spots-left-leap-accelerator

08/20/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP blog » We Redesigned School for Kids. What about Professional Learning for Teachers?

The gap between an ideal student learning experience and typical professional learning is palpable. These four principles suggest a path to change that.

https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-redesigned-school-for-kids-what-about-professional-learning-for-teachers

08/17/2026

We need talent and we need systems that provide opportunity for that talent to thrive.

Education, workforce, and policy leaders argue that the "talent gap" is actually a systems gap and opportunity doesn't just happen, it has to be designed.

08/17/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP blog » Why Do We Walk? Why Do We Teach?

Why do we teach? The answers might be easier to find if we use metaphors from pondering why we do other hard things, like long and challenging hikes.

https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/walking-metaphors-for-teaching

08/11/2026

Last Thursday, Naperville CUSD hosted Inspire203, a day centered on innovation, curiosity, leveraging technology, and empowering students to shape their learning.

LEAP Innovations was proud to be part of the conversation, sharing Learner Focused strategies that help students better understand themselves and others and ultimately become more empowered, engaged learners.

The day began with a powerful student panel, grounding the experience in student voice and perspective. Attendees were also invited to reflect on the “one word” driving them today or throughout this year. a simple prompt that brought personal purpose and intention into the room.

We’re grateful to Naperville CUSD for creating space to listen, learn, and imagine what’s possible when we put learners at the center 💙 and a huge shoutout to our incredible facilitator, Stephanie!

08/11/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP blog » The AI Amplification Effect in K–12 Education: Why Understanding Work Styles Matters More Than Ever

When using AI, educators, administrators, and students' work styles, strengths, and stress become more pronounced, impacting whether AI supports or disrupts teaching and learning.

https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-ai-amplification-effect-in-k-12-education-work-styles

08/03/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP Blog >> "Data Is Not Neutral: Rethinking AI and Equity in Education" by Ezekiel Dixon-Román, Teachers College, Columbia University, and Ed Dieterle, Education Research Partners, LLC

When using edtech & AI to gather real-time data to measure learning, educators should consider purpose, ethics and impact alongside efficiency and insight.

07/28/2026

Read what's new on the LEAP Blog >> "Designing Economic Opportunity: Why the "Talent Gap" Might Actually Be a Design Problem" by Christa Krohn of Future Plans.

Education, workforce, and policy leaders argue that the "talent gap" is actually a systems gap and opportunity doesn't just happen, it has to be designed.