Chiefs for Change

A national network of education leaders transforming public schools and advancing equity. 🌟 #ChiefsforChange

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

Today, we’re sharing our formal response to the President’s FY 2027 budget request and its potential impact on K-12 education:

[Mark Sullivan, Ed.D @DrMarkSullivan]

Birmingham City Summer Learning Session – CBS 42 https://t.co/DGeimWSd0l

[Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) @RIDeptEd]

Last week, Commissioner @AInfanteGreen visited Lincoln High School for an exciting drone racing competition between students from Lincoln & Westerly High School. She also celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the Lincoln/Westerly joint aviation program!

Thank you for having us! 🚁

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

The Education Scorecard is a collaboration between two of the nation’s leading education research centers: the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University. https://t.co/6GWJcRDavv

[Supt_Vazquez @maria_f_vazquez]

So proud to celebrate our newest Florida School Plant Management Association graduates! This certification goes far beyond custodial techniques. It’s about leadership, communication and professional growth. Thank you for setting a welcoming tone for our students every single day.

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

MEMBER NEWS from @BaltCitySchools: Dr. Sonja Santelises on Treating Every Child Like Her Own via @Apptegy

Looking back at her time leading City Schools, Santelises wants her legacy to be “that a large system can run well,” she says. https://t.co/BA049dZv8h

[Chancellor Ferebee @DCPSChancellor]

700+ mental health professionals across @dcpublicschools uplift scholars' well-being & sense of belonging 💙

Learn more about how we support students: https://t.co/MzrQWOqqVK

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Chancellor Ferebee @DCPSChancellor]

When @dcpublicschools launched its strategic plan, we made succeeding academically a key priority 🔑

Our Education Scorecard success shows how we delivered—through professional development, High-Impact Tutoring, & more!

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

MEMBER NEWS from @hamcoschools: HCS Superintendent Justin Robertson named Southeast Tennessee Superintendent of the Year 🎉https://t.co/Uwzrm0N29u

[Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. @watlington_sr]

🚨@PHLschools students achieved the highest learning rates in grades 3–8 among the nation’s 25 largest districts in the study over the past 3 years, according to @Harvard-@StanfordEd's Education Recovery Scorecard! Students outperformed 84% of districts nationwide. #PHLed 📈

[Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. @watlington_sr]

Proud of the @PHLschools team for ranking higher than 84% of districts nationwide in average learning rates during the 2022-25 school years.

This achievement reflects the hard work of our educators, staff, students, and families. @GreatCitySchls @AASAHQ #PHLED

[Dr. Romules Durant @romules_]

Congratulations to the 2026 first graduating class of The Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy. You are college and career ready!

TPS Proud!

[Little Rock School District @lrsd]

📊✨ LRSD has wrapped up Math Model Classroom Teacher Cohort 1! Educators from across the District were selected for leadership and impact, focusing on high-impact strategies and stronger math communities to improve learning for all students. 💡📚 #OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD

[Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney @drgoffney]

It’s officially my absolute favorite time of the year. There is no greater honor as a superintendent than watching our students reach the finish line. Over the next 4 days, we will host 11 graduation ceremonies to celebrate 3,934 incredible students as they walk across the stage. Each one of those numbers represents a unique story of hard work, resilience, and a dream realized. We kicked off Day One with the wonderful support of our Board of Trustees and a special guest, Representative Armando Walle. Thank you for standing alongside us to honor our graduates. #AldineStory

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson, said the recognition is bigger than any ranking.
"It's not just about the numbers for us, it's bigger than the numbers," Johnson said. "This is about kids and their future, their ability to thrive and to find their voice."

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MEMBER NEWS from Atlanta Public Schools via @CBSNews: @apsupdate Named 2026 District on the Rise by Harvard and Stanford https://t.co/NunXv0PmnU

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APS is one of only 108 districts nationwide to receive the recognition this year. The recognition highlights that APS students are improving in both math and reading at a faster rate than similar districts across Georgia.

[Sarasota Schools @sarasotaschools]

Sarasota County Schools recently celebrated 186 retirees representing an incredible 3,613 combined years of service to our students, schools, and community. 💙 One retiree was recognized for an extraordinary 56 years of dedicated service.

From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, campuses, and district offices, these individuals helped shape generations of students and made a lasting impact across Sarasota County Schools.
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and years of service. We wish all of our retirees happiness and success in this exciting new chapter. 🎉

Find more pictures on our Facebook page.

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

Baltimore had the largest increases in reading achievement of large urban districts from 2019 to 2025 and from 2022 to 2025. As a result, City Schools also continues to narrow achievement gaps according to the latest Scorecard results.

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MEMBER NEWS from @BaltCitySchools: BCPS Students Improving in Literacy and Math Faster than State and National Peers 📈 https://t.co/uIomLOPrXg

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“Our focus on accelerating student growth following the pandemic is clearly producing results,” said Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, chief executive officer of City Schools.