Education Innovation Rally 2025

Schools must create systems that explicitly teach and assess 21st-century skills—Agency, Written and Oral Communication, Knowledge and Thinking, and Collaboration—to ensure students graduate ready to navigate college, careers, and life.
Join Dr. Jeff Hernandez, as he shares proven strategies for integrating these essential skills into daily instruction and assessment. Drawing from real-world experience and the success of Rogers New Technology High School—ranked 6th in Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report—this session will provide practical frameworks for developing a school-wide approach that empowers students to take ownership of their learning.
Participants will explore how shared leadership and accountability structures can drive meaningful change in schools. Dr. Hernandez will outline systems that support collaborative decision-making among administrators, teachers, and students while ensuring high expectations and continuous improvement. Through real-life examples, hands-on strategies, and interactive discussions, attendees will leave with actionable steps to transform instruction and assessment in their schools.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or district leader, this session will give you the tools to move beyond traditional instruction and build a future-ready learning environment where all students thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to cultivate skills that truly prepare students for the world beyond the classroom!