K-12 Leaders Gather in New Orleans for AASA’S 2025 National Conference on Education
February 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alexandria, Va. – February 14, 2025 – More than 4,000 K-12 public school superintendents, district administrators and advocates from across the country are gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 6-8 for the 2025 National Conference on Education (NCE), hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
“Future Driven Leadership” is the theme for this year's conference, and it will focus on what school system leaders can do to prepare America’s students for bright futures they cannot yet even imagine; from digital literacy and embracing new tech and AI, to ensuring students graduate with the necessary skills they need to thrive in the real world. Attendees will develop a vision for the future of education and anticipate upcoming trends and challenges, as well as opportunities to proactively shape strategies and initiatives to address them.
The superintendents attending our conference symbolize what it means to lead—their diligence and hard work creates and maintains a dynamic learning platform where education is not just a system but an innovative, vibrant and transformative force
“The superintendents attending our conference symbolize what it means to lead—their diligence and hard work creates and maintains a dynamic learning platform where education is not just a system but an innovative, vibrant and transformative force,” said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. “It is an honor to welcome so many extraordinary leaders to NCE to network and grow their leadership capacity.”
Conference keynote speakers and topics include:
Carole G. Basile, Dean, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University - The Future of Our Education Work Force (March 6)
Freeman Hrabowski III, President Emeritus, University of Maryland - Preparing Students to Succeed in a Divided Society: The Power of Leadership, Education, and Stories (March 7)
Christian Jackson, Entrepreneur and Speaker, Edapt - Leading as AI Architects: Leading the Charge for Lasting District Development (March 8)
NCE will hold various Thought Leader Sessions as well as Educational and Round Table Sessions on Future-Driven Learning Strategies; Generative AI in Education; Live Well, Lead Well; Re-Designing Learning; School Environment and Culture; and School Safety, Finances and Operations.
The conference includes an Exhibit Hall with an Advocacy Action Center, School Safety & Security Learning Lab, and a Health & Wellness Center where conference goers can relax and recharge with yoga, enjoy meeting friendly pups in the dog-petting lounge and burn extra energy by riding a bike while simultaneously making a smoothie.
AASA’s Social Media Lounge is also in the Exhibit Hall, where superintendents and school administrators can enhance their communication skills and attend sessions such as Fostering Mental Wellness and Community Connection Through Social Media, Harnessing AI for District Success: Best Practices for Social Media and Beyond and Tacking Misinformation and Fake News in Public Education.
The 2025 National Superintendent of the Year® winner will be announced on the first day of the conference. Recipients of the 2025 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award as well as the winners of the Women in School Leadership Award will also be recognized at NCE.
Attendees and those interested in the conference can follow AASA’s Conference Daily Online. The award-winning, multimedia publication is updated each day and provides a comprehensive report on conference proceedings and events, coverage of key speakers, award winners and AASA governance activities, along with photos, video clips and blog postings.
For more information about the 2025 National Conference on Education, visit the AASA website.
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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.
