In a keynote address at the National School Leaders Conference, a former U.S. education secretary reflected on his tenure, imparting valuable insights to a room of educators and administrators. Drawing from his extensive experience, the secretary highlighted the importance of collaboration in driving educational reform and achieving positive outcomes for students. He emphasized the need for teachers, administrators, and policymakers to work together, sharing best practices and expertise to create a more effective and equitable education system. By sharing his lessons learned, the secretary aims to inspire a new generation of school leaders to prioritize collaboration and innovation in their own efforts to improve student success.


The former U.S. education secretary shared lessons learned from his career, including the value of collaboration, during the National School Leaders Conference.