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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
STC Thought Leadership
Schools That Can has long sought to be a resource for thoughtful, interactive conversations in the K-12 education space, since our first National Forum in 2006. From in-person gatherings hosted in New York City, Pittsburgh, and Chicago to virtual events that bring together educators around the world, we're dedicated to uplifting thought leaders, sharing best practices, and creating space for conversation and collaboration through our Thought Leadership initiatives.
Schools That Can Forum
Started in 2006, the Schools That Can Forum is an annual, public conference that brings together top educators from STC schools, innovative educational organizations, thought leaders, industry, and the community. Since 2014, we have presented the RFK Education Awards in partnership with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. These awards celebrate school leaders, educators, and students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their communities and schools.
Since 2020, the Schools That Can Forum has been hosted virtually in an effort to expand accessibility to educators across the country and around the world.
STC Study Groups
STC’s Study Groups bring together outstanding leaders in small cohorts to share ideas and explore problem-solving solutions to challenges in K-12 public education. STC provides a platform for diverse leader discourse and a methodology to sustain engagement. Currently, study groups include the following:
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School Leaders: school leaders from different schools and cities who have won STC's Robert F. Kennedy Education School Leader Award, collaborating to discuss changes, challenges, and future goals for K-12 education.
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University Provosts from four universities (private, state, city and national virtual) share ideas and practices around changes to higher education and the workforce.
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Thought Leaders including four university presidents and four education and community leaders share ideas and thoughts concerning the current status of public education.
STC Ed Chats
Aligned with the goals of STC's Forums, cross-sector collaboration and sharing, in 2020, STC launched its STC Ed Chat Series. Ed Chats bring together leaders in conversation about challenges facing education and the workforce, solutions, and future planning. These events are virtual, free, and open to the public. Ed Chats have included topics such as Education in the Age of AI, How Career Readiness Changes High School Culture, Education Equity Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, and more.