Now, more than ever, education systems must evolve to prepare all learners for success in a quickly changing world. And every district and school faces unique challenges and opportunities in transforming their system. Together, through this hands-on, evidence-based experience we’ll identify, analyze, and address key barriers to success in your education system. We’ll then co-design and support implementing a comprehensive strategy to transform your system and achieve the teaching and learning goals you aspire to.

The approach:

• Pinpoint Current Systemic Issues – Go beyond symptoms to uncover the deeper root causes affecting student learning, educator effectiveness, or system performance.
• Benchmark Against the Best – Compare your system’s challenges to evidence-backed solutions from high-performing schools, districts, and countries.
• Develop Targeted Solutions – Use structured protocols to explore innovative approaches and create actionable improvement plans.
• Build Capacity for Lasting Change – Engage stakeholders, align policies, and ensure sustainable implementation with expert support.

Built on the foundation of the NCEE Blueprint, this experience helps states, districts, and schools move beyond fragmented improvements to create a cohesive, high-impact system that prepares all learners for life and work.

The Blueprint organizes education systems into four interconnected areas:

• Prepare young people for long-life learning – Build strong foundations and meaningful pathways.
• Cultivate high-capacity, forward-thinking educators – Support, develop, and retain top talent.
• Join forces to ensure learners thrive – Strengthen partnerships and align resources.
• Think differently about system leadership – Redesign structures to drive innovation and impact.

Each area is further broken down into specific, actionable strategic components to address systemic issues or leverage future-focused opportunities such as learner profiles, instructional models, career-connected learning pathways, or the innovative use of time.

This offering is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It is a springboard for innovation, helping education leaders connect the dots between research, real-world challenges, and practical solutions in their local context. Through structured tools, collaborative learning, and expert guidance, you’ll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to build future-ready education systems that launch young people into lives of purpose and hope.