Public school districts throughout the country are working to address big challenges in education - from Kindergarten Readiness to School Redesign. Explore the Challenge Map to discover how these issues play out in different contexts, and get connected to ideas and resources from innovative school districts and organizations.

Student Learning
Challenges related to boosting students’ academic skills and content knowledge and building the competencies necessary for student success in school and beyond

Instructional Approaches
Challenges related to planning and implementing new approaches to teaching and learning that meet the needs of each student

Professional Learning & Support
Challenges related to recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining high-quality educators

School Culture, Climate & Safety
Challenges related to supporting students beyond their academic needs, including social and emotional skill development, mental health, safety, and overall well-being.

Family Engagement
Challenges related to school and district efforts to engage families as partners in their children’s learning

Assessment
Challenges related to assessing student learning, including varied, valid, and reliable metrics, instruments, and practices

Technology & Network Infrastructure
Challenges related to planning for and implementing the use of technology tools and systems in a district

Systems Change
Challenges related to planning, implementing, and evaluating innovative initiatives in schools and districts