2024 MASA Fall Conference

Reimagining the future of education for a complex and ever-changing world is no small task, but it is one that we must undertake with urgency and focus. Given the current state of education, it might feel irresponsible to turn our focus away from the present. School leaders are managing low test scores, high rates of depression and anxiety, divided communities, and unprecedented teacher shortages. But it is precisely for these reasons that we must transform the current system and bring forth a new vision. And you do not have to do it alone. In this session, we will explore how school leaders can unleash the creativity of their students, educators, and community members and enlist their support to reimagine the future of teaching and learning so everyone inside your district can have joyful learning experiences that cultivate connections, feel relevant and engaging, and develop the skills and dispositions necessary to thrive in both community and career. Takeaways: 1.how leaders can unleash the creativity of their students, educators, and community members. 2. how leaders can enlist the support of the above to reimagine the future of teaching and learning. 3. constructing a school environment of joyful learning experiences that cultivate connections, feel relevant and engaging, and develop the skills and dispositions necessary to thrive in both community and career.