SchoolWorks

The SchoolWorks team is heading to New Orleans next week for 🎉 Come see us at Booth 506. Strike a pose in our A.I. Photobooth, capture a keepsake with your colleagues, and learn how we can support your school or network. We can't wait to see you!

Yesterday, the SchoolWorks team gathered to chat about the exciting school year ahead, our updated research-based and data-driven protocols, and the implementation of new internal tools to better serve our partners.

Looking forward to the 2026-27 school year!

Big change in schools often starts with one person willing to try something new. The SchoolWorks Changemakers Grant is here to support educators and leaders working to make a meaningful difference for students.

Learn more about our grant program, and apply before this cycle's deadline, Fri, July 24, 2026.
Link: https://schoolworks.org/about/changemakers-grant/

Since 2020, the Charter Schools Office at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), an accredited charter school authorizer that serves 35,000+ students across the state of Michigan, has partnered with SchoolWorks in support of their charter school renewal process.

Thank you, Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office, for your ongoing commitment to charter school educators and students!

For the full case study, visit schoolworks.org.

Join us in shining a spotlight on SchoolWorks team member Aubrey Goodman! 🌟

To every partnership, Aubrey brings a wealth of experience, thoughtful leadership, and a genuine passion for helping schools succeed. Whether she's supporting the development of new start charter school applications, leading school quality reviews, or partnering with state department leaders around improvement initiatives, Aubrey approaches every project with care, insight, and a commitment to students.

We're grateful for all she brings to our team and the many schools and organizations she supports. Thank you, Aubrey, for the lasting, meaningful impact you make every day!

A new survey in North Carolina asked principals - what do YOU need to do your best work?

Across 11 districts and 400 leaders surveyed, 90% reported they feel trusted and valued, but they also say they are stretched thin. Most leaders work 55–60 hours a week. Many don't have enough time for their own learning or to connect with fellow leaders. Over 60% say better data will guide their decisions.

Supporting school leaders isn't just good policy. It's how we build schools where everyone from students to teachers to leaders can flourish.

Read the full article on Education Week: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05

SchoolWorks is celebrating incredible leaders in education! Meet the Gestalt Community Schools Executive Team.

Founded in 2008 with 125 sixth-grade students, Gestalt Community Schools has grown into a K–12 public charter network serving students across Memphis and Jackson, TN, with two newly approved schools expanding its impact in Jackson.

The power of Gestalt’s work is anchored in ensuring that every student is known, loved, and educated, and every staff member is known, valued, and accountable.
Led by CEO and Co-Founder Yetta Lewis, the Executive Team is grounded in Gestalt’s core commitments:
• Love Radically
• Invest Deeply
• Advocate Boldly
• Act Purposefully

With an average of more than 25 years of experience across public, charter, and traditional schools, this leadership team is helping build a thriving community centered on human flourishing.

SchoolWorks is a proud partner of Gestalt, providing technical support and assistance through its charter application and expansion process and during the expansion into their new region in Jackson, TN.

Learn more about Gestalt’s commitments and impact: gestaltcs.org