MEDIA ALERT: AASA to Host Second Annual Learning 2025 National Summit

MEDIA ALERT

Contact:
James Minichello
703-774-6953
jminichello@aasa.org

Three-day Event to Feature Lighthouse Demonstration Systems

WHAT: AASA, The School Superintendents, Association, in partnership with the Successful Practices Network (SPN) and Battelle for Kids are co-hosting the second annual Learning 2025 National Summit, a three-day meeting where new and emerging successful innovative practices will be showcased that are reshaping classrooms, schools and districts across the country. More than 800 school system leaders and their teams are attending the event highlighting innovative ideas and strategies that represent future-driven education in their respective learning communities. In addition, leaders from the recently announced six school districts recognized as AASA Lighthouse Demonstration Systems serving as models of positive change in American education will also be featured.  

Lighthouse 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 improved student learning.

WHEN: Monday through Wednesday, June 26-28, at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., N.W. 20009

WHO: Superintendents and their teams representing AASA Lighthouse Demonstration Systems

The AASA Spring 2023 Learning 2025 Lighthouse Systems are:

• California Area School District, Coal Center, Pa.

  Area of Focus: Learners as Co-Authors

  Superintendent: Laura Jacob

• Franklin Regional School District, Murrysville, Pa.

  Area of Focus: Future-ready Learners

  Superintendent: Gennaro Piraino Jr.

• Huntley Community School District 158, Algonquin, Ill.

  Area of Focus: Future-ready Learners

  Superintendent: Scott Rowe

• River Valley School District, Blairsville, Pa.

  Area of Focus: Future-ready Learners

  Superintendent: Philip Martell

• South Fayette Township School District, McDonald, Pa.

  Area of Focus: Future-ready Learners

  Superintendent: Michelle Miller

• Wilder School District #133, Wilder, Idaho
  Area of Focus: Students as Co-Authors
  Superintendent: Jeff Dillon

Click here to the AASA Learning 2025 National Summit agenda.

Media: Interested in covering the Summit? Contact James Minichello at jminichello@aasa.org.

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About AASA
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.