AASA National Conference on Education 2026 in Nashville!

Education Partners had a great week at the AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville. We are incredibly grateful to the partners who helped make this week possible. Their ongoing commitment to students and school communities across the country made every conversation and event meaningful, and we are proud to work alongside organizations that share our mission and values.

It was a pleasure to collaborate throughout the week by hosting events, connecting with district leaders and teams from across the country, and engaging in thoughtful conversations about the work that matters most, while enjoying a little Nashville hot chicken along the way. Special thanks to Benchmark Education Company, Hazel Health, Magma Math, City Fund, Centegix, VoltAI, and Nabholz for their partnership and collaboration. Their support allows us to bring district leaders together and facilitate connections with organizations that are equally committed to strengthening schools and supporting students.

We were also honored to present the panel, “Powerful Partnerships that Center Student Outcomes: A Superintendent Panel,” featuring exceptional district leaders. Thank you to Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle, Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier, and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero for sharing their insights and experiences. Each leader spoke candidly about the role of strong partnerships in advancing their districts’ work, highlighting both successes and challenges and how collaboration helps drive meaningful progress for schools, communities, and student outcomes. As Dr. Battle shared, ‘Do now, build towards,’ a sentiment that captured the urgency and forward-thinking spirit of the discussion.

We were grateful to everyone who joined the session to listen, engage, and contribute to such a thoughtful discussion, including a special surprise appearance by Colin Kaepernick, which added to an already meaningful conversation.

We leave Nashville inspired to carry these conversations forward, deepen partnerships, and continue centering students in everything we do. Thank you again to our partners and to everyone who helped make this week so impactful.