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October 2026: Every day, educators demonstrate leadership in their classrooms and at their sites by creating opportunity, building belonging, and helping students thrive.

The Power of Shared Leadership

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At Inver Grove Heights Middle School, shared leadership helped sustain AVID momentum through multiple leadership transitions. The results: AVID National Demonstration School status was maintained, 81% of 8th-grade AVID scholars enrolled in honors or AP courses, and more than 5,300 Spartan Shout-Outs built belonging. Discover the six practices that kept student opportunity at the center through change.

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Creating the Conditions for AVID to Thrive

Strong schools don’t happen by chance. They’re built by leaders who shape culture, strengthen systems, and create opportunities for students. Brett Bowers, AVID Center’s Vice President of School District Leadership, shares the mindset, experiences, and practical advice that guide his work helping educators create lasting impact.

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For AVID Educators Ready to Lead

The Rising School Administrator Academy is a new cohort-based professional learning experience designed to help AVID educators navigate the transition into school leadership. Participants will strengthen their leadership identity, build confidence in systems-level thinking, and connect with peers pursuing similar goals.

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Celebrate Your Certification Story

Certification season is here! As schools and districts across the AVID community earn certification and recertification, it’s the perfect time to recognize the educators, leaders, Site Teams, students, and families who make this achievement possible.

AVID Certification reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and preparing students for success in college, career, and life. Our new Celebrating Certification Toolkit provides ready-to-use resources to help you share your story, including social media content, website and newsletter templates, news releases, celebration ideas, and board recognition resources.

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What Is Achievement Data Not Telling Us?

Schools collect a wealth of information about student outcomes, from grades and test scores to attendance and graduation rates. But what if some of the most important factors influencing success aren't captured in those measures? Student agency can provide valuable insight into the experiences and behaviors that shape learning long before achievement appears on a report card.

Read our recent blog post to learn more.

Reminder: The Beginning-of-Year Student Agency Survey window remains open through October 31. Establishing a baseline now can help schools better understand student experiences and create a foundation for continuous improvement throughout the year.

From the AVID Educator Exchange: Student Self-Evaluation

Leadership begins with self-awareness.

Student Self Evaluation, shared by Thea Clarkson, AVID Site Coordinator and Elective teacher, helps students reflect on their academic skills and habits, monitor their growth, and take ownership of their learning.

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AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

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