Discover how a historic district is reimagining the future of education. In this webinar, explore how Salem Public Schools (SPS) is moving beyond incremental change to launch a bold, ten-year vision for system-wide innovation. Hear how educators, families, and community partners are collaborating to design student-centered, personalized learning experiences that prepare every learner for what’s ahead. Featuring Imagine Network Cohort Leader Chelsea Banks, this webinar builds off of our upcoming SPS case study and offers practical insights and inspiration for leaders looking to turn strategic planning into meaningful, lasting transformation. Join us Thursday, May 21 at 11:00amPT/2:00pmET. Register to attend here.

Join our informational webinar to learn more about Imagine Network and the cohort experience. This webinar is open to public school system strategy & innovation leaders interested in applying for cohort 2. Please register here.

What does futures thinking actually look like in education leadership?

How do you turn a 20-year vision into decisions you can act on tomorrow?

We're excited to join 2045 Starts Now: Futures Thinking for What Comes Next inside The Public House at SXSW EDU — the lounge co-created by Siegel Family Endowment and Stanford d.school where big ideas meet hands-on practice.

We’ll dig into how leaders define futures thinking, how long-term goals shape real implementation, and how research can guide strategy — all through conversation and an interactive activity in SXSW’s most playful lounge.

📅 March 10, 2026 | 10:30–11:30 AM CT
📍 Hilton Austin – Room 404 (The Public House)

🎤Join our second meeting of Imagine Network’s Pod Squad, our quarterly book club-style podcast club! During our time together, will discuss “How to predict the future with Jane McGonigal - The TED Interview.”

Sign up today to join the squad!

🎤 Introducing Imagine Network's Pod Squad! This quarterly book club-style podcast club is a place for curious school systems leaders eager to learn about and discuss strategy and innovation. The Pod Squad will meet quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting Wednesday, March 19th. The first Pod Squad meeting will be a book club-style conversation about the Hidden Brains episode "Innovation 2.0: Do Less."

How can AI improve teaching and learning responsibly? Join Imagine Network for a unique opportunity to explore this question in a conversation across district strategy, innovation, and tech leaders with AI-tech tool designers and experts. This virtual conversation is invite-only and will take place on Thursday, January 23rd from 1:00-2:00pm CT. This will be a collaborative and confidential space to discuss:

• The opportunities new AI ed tech solutions can provide for students and educators;

• Questions, concerns, and conditions for successful implementation of AI-driven ed tech solutions; and

• Your questions about AI use in public education more broadly.

We’re excited to partner with the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute (LEVI) for this important discussion about the potential of AI-driven tech solutions, and the current or future uses in school districts across the country.

This is an invite-only event. Please RSVP directly to the invitation sent to participants, or if you did not receive one and are interested in joining, please reach out to us via the “Contact” button at the top of the page.