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| View in browser June 2026 What Lead by Learning Makes Possible Dear Friend of Lead by Learning,   What does it take to truly understand our learners? Not just what they know, but how they think, where they struggle, and what they need next? This question doesn’t just drive great teaching, it drives transformation. It is the heartbeat of every school community working toward equity, growth, and care.   This year, the commitment to answering that question showed up in real and measurable ways. Across the 200+ schools Lead by Learning impacted, 1,700+ educators and leaders deepened their practice, better supporting the 250,000+ students they work with routinely. 93% improved their instruction; 94% reported focal student growth; and in a teacher shortage, 97% plan to stay in the field.   But behind every number is an educator who shifted from dreading data to seeing it as a window into her students’ humanity. An Expanded Learning Site Coordinator who turned small steps into big dreams because she knew her students deserved more. A site leader who learned that sitting inside confusion–really sitting with it–is how you come out the other side. This is what Lead by Learning makes possible. Not just better practices, but transformed mindsets about teaching and children, and the collective will to keep learning. Read our Impact Report We are proud of what we accomplished as a community this year, and the possibilities that grew from our partners’ learning. They remind us every day that when people are given space to notice, reflect, and act with students at the center, remarkable things happen.   We can't wait to keep making this space together, so that students can experience joyful, rigorous learning in schools.   In Community, Jennifer Ahn Executive Director  We know that educators are drivers of improvement. That's why each newsletter features our Educator and Leader Voices Blog, with stories and resources from our partner educators on the ground. How Connecting with Teachers Transformed Our School Library   Oakland Unified School District Teacher Librarian Samantha Solomon realized she needed to turn her attention to a group of often overlooked library patrons: the teachers at her school. With the ultimate goal of getting more library services to students, Samantha began to rethink how she partnered with teachers.  Read More Read More Confronting Deficit Thinking to Improve Inclusion Experiences for Special Education Teachers and Students   As a Special Education leader at Dublin High School, Rose Darpino wanted to disrupt her department's culture of deficit thinking and foster a culture of co-teaching and inclusion. Unsure what to do next, she brought her challenge to her colleagues as a Public Learner to grapple with how to best confront “Equity Traps” and move her colleagues towards inclusive action.   Let's Partner Next School Year Together, let's create the conditions, capacity, and collective will to build the schools your students need.   Lead by Learning is currently in conversation with future partners for next school year. Our wide range of services is designed to meet your goals for students' success and educators' thriving. From back-to-school workshops to year-long leadership and educator development, we have it all. Interested in bringing Lead by Learning to your system? Connect with Senior Director Sarah Sugarman to learn more. Talk with Sr. Director Sarah Sugarman Catalog of Services 🎉 Lead by Learning will be at the ACSA Region 6 Annual Conference today, June 11, 2026. We hope to see you there.    🎉We are thrilled to share that Lead by Learning has been awarded a four-year grant from the Skyline Foundation, a powerful vote of confidence in our work and a commitment that ensures we can continue serving educators and leaders for years to come.    📣 Missed our May 18th Webinar, Reviving Strong Tier 1 Instruction: Moving the Needle for Students Who Need It Most? Watch the webinar on-demand to access the resources and learning. What We Are Reading Bridget Johnson: Designing for Next Year Starts Now: Using End-of-Year Data to Drive Smarter Decisions Tabitha Ellison: Success Happened For a Reason. Now Let's Protect the Progress. Yang Caroline Wang: What COVID Taught Us About Students' Social-Emotional Development — and Why California Should Rethink How It Provides Support Valerie Butrón: The Best PD Never Sits Still Stay Connected Copyright © 2026 Lead by Learning, Northeastern University, Oakland All rights reserved.  You signed up for updates from Lead by Learning  Lead by Learning, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Northeastern University, Oakland, CA 94613-1301 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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