Partners for Educational Leadership

Ready to transform your classroom from compliance to ownership? The PEL Student Agency Network is now accepting applications — teams of teachers & leaders, this one's for you. Apply by April 23! 🎓 partnersforel.org/wp-content/upl… #StudentAgency #EdLeadership

✨ Registration is now open for the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference 2026! ✨ Learn more and register here: ow.ly/S8Y350YpatQ

Join us on May 12 to celebrate the new book "Maximizing Opportunity to Learn: A Guide for Equitable and Ambitious Instruction," written by PEL colleagues Thomas Nobili, Isobel Stevenson, and Andrew Volkert. Reserve your ticket today! partnersforel.org/wp-content/upl…

New on The Partners Blog: Perspective-taking is a leadership discipline that can widen our vision, deepen understanding, and change the temperature in the room. 📣✨ Check it out 👉 partnersforel.org/partners-blog-…

PEL's 2026 Coaching In-Depth workshop will explore team coaching as a district strategy for instructional improvement, highlighting its instructional benefits and role in teacher collaboration. ow.ly/7m1V50XTZ1h #TeamCoaching #InstructionalCoaching #EdLeadership

We’re proud to spotlight Andrew Volkert, whose ability to bring clarity to complex systems helps leaders see what’s possible for students and schools. Read his profile: partnersforel.org/andrew-volkert… #edleadership

Looking for a reflective read? Our Partners Matter Newsletter article, The January Reset, offers a thoughtful way to pause, refocus, and start the year with intention. Read it here: partnersforel.org/the-january-re…

What does imperfect leadership really look like? 🎙️ Peter Stiepleman and guest Richard Lemons share real talk on An Imperfect Leader podcast: youtube.com/shorts/1SFwF65…

✨Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead, from your friends at Partners.✨

At Partners, coaching is more than a practice — it’s a mindset that strengthens leadership and centers growth. Read more: partnersforel.org/coaching-as-a-… #instructionalcoaching #makingcoachingmatter

We champion Building Thinking Classrooms because it helps students engage, collaborate, and truly own their thinking. 💡 Partners is proud to support a movement that aligns with our mission. Learn more: ow.ly/z23j50XHtAR #thinkingclassrooms

New on The Partners Blog: Leading for the Long Now: Superintendents in a Time of Upheaval. A thoughtful reminder about how ed leaders can stay grounded in today’s work while designing for a more sustainable future. 💡 partnersforel.org/leading-for-th… #EducationalLeadership #SystemsChange

Only 10 days left to apply! 🎤✨ Share your ideas at the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in New Haven, CT, June 29-30, 2026. Submit your proposal by Nov. 30. 👉 btcc2026.sched.com/info?p=2 #ThinkingClassrooms #BTCC26

Ready for 4th Annual Building Thinking Classrooms Conference, hosted by @Partnersfor_EL? SAVE THE DATES! 🗓 June 29–30, 2026 📍 New Haven, CT ✨ Submit a proposal by November 30: btcc2026.sched.com ✅️Register for updates! #btcthinks #thinkingclassrooms #iteachmath

We’re hosting the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference 2026 (BTCC26) in New Haven, CT—and we want YOU to be part of it! 🎤✨ Submit your proposal by Nov. 30 and share your ideas with educators from across the globe. 👉 btcc2026.sched.com/info?p=2 #ThinkingClassrooms #BTCC26

Joyful Friday moment — presenting Peter Liljedahl with his very first copy of the new Building Thinking Classrooms book! 📚✨ #thinkingclassrooms #btc #buildingthinkingclassrooms

PEL's Director of District Partnerships, Jerry Belair, reminds us that authentic leadership begins with care and compassion. Read his reflections on leading with heart: partnersforel.org/jerry-belair-l…

We’re thrilled to welcome new members to our Board of Directors! Their insight and leadership will help strengthen our mission to support equitable, high-quality learning for all students. Read more → partnersforel.org/partners-blog-…

Strategic planning shouldn’t be about the glossy end product — it’s about inclusive process, ongoing refinement, and meaningful change. Learn how: partnersforel.org/strategic-plan…

PEL is bringing the National Building Thinking Classrooms Conference to New Haven in June! Interested in presenting, attending, or volunteering? Join our list to stay in the loop: ow.ly/S7JO50X4lHl #BTCC26 #BuildingThinkingClassrooms #ThinkingClassrooms #BTC