Each year, the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI) surveys hundreds of district leaders to surface real challenges, priorities, and emerging progress in schools. The Winter 2026 National Insights Report is their latest snapshot.
We've distilled the key insights from the report, including AI governance, MTSS alignment, and student belonging, into what matters most for district leaders right now.
Download our report guide using the form on this page and put these insights to work.
What District Leaders Are
Saying in 2026
A Response to ERDI's Winter 2026 National Insights Report
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