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EAB at AASA NCE 2026

EAB is thrilled to be at AASA NCE 2026! We look forward to connecting and sharing our latest research and insights for Superintendents and district leaders. See below for ways to connect with our team at the conference.

February 12-14, 2026 Nashville, TN
Ways to Connect with EAB at the Conference

1. Visit us at Booth #806

Stop by our booth, #806, to chat with our experts and see our latest research. Fill out the form on this page to schedule 1-on-1 time with an expert to discuss how we can support your top priorities. 

2. Join EAB's Conference Sessions

Join our sessions to get up-to-date on the latest research and actionable strategies for some of your biggest challenges.

  • a+b=c: Why Improving Math Scores is Easier Than You Think on Friday, February 13 at 11:15 a.m. CT in Nashville Music City Center 203
  • Unlocking What Matters: Strategic Approaches to Elevate Teacher Morale and Strengthen Your Team on Friday, February 13 at 3:45 p.m. CT in Nashville Music City Center 204

3. Join EAB's Reception on Friday, 2/13 at 5:00 p.m. CT

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EAB's Session Materials and Other Resources


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About EAB and the District Leadership Forum

EAB's District Leadership Forum serves as your K-12 consulting resource to identify innovative, proven, and replicable solutions. We provide year-round thought partnership and implementation guidance to help district leaders improve student educational outcomes in schools.

At EAB, we are a team of education experts who believe in providing K-12 educators and administrators with data-driven insights in order to help think outside of the box and develop agile, effective, and creative solutions for every issue their districts face. With District Leadership Forum, we want to empower K-12 districts to tackle their challenges confidently, without draining their resources, teams, or students in the process.

If you'd like to learn more about how EAB and the District Leadership Forum can support your district, you can fill out the form above, or visit our website at www.eab.com/k12. 


Session Name: a+b=c: Why Improving Math Scores is Easier Than You Think

Session Description: 
Are schools asking the wrong question about how to teach math? A decade of stagnation in math achievement has forced a deeper look into the nationwide debate between advocates of direct instruction and inquiry-based learning, but the latest research shows that both sides are missing the point. Both are important. The right question is “when should each be used?” not “which is best?”. This session equips superintendents with the latest insights into how students learn math and how to design interventions that close persistent learning gaps, featuring real examples from districts that unlocked progress by asking the right question. Participants will leave equipped to unite those with differing views on math instruction around a shared vision for accelerating student progress at scale.

Date & Time: Friday, February 13 at 11:15 a.m. CT in Music City 203

Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Slavick, Ed.D., Director, EAB K-12 Research; Randy Squier, Superintendent of Coxsackie-Athens

Presentation Slide Deck: Click Here


Session Name: Unlocking What Matters: Strategic Approaches to Elevate Teacher Morale and Strengthen Your Team

Session Description:
As schools try to move forward during times of societal challenges and pressure, they need one resource more than ever: engaged, effective teachers. But recent surveys show that 7 in 10 teachers are suffering from low morale and don’t feel able to bring their best work to the classroom. Raising teacher morale is likely at the top of every district’s agenda in 2022. District 200 and District 99 are each on a path to define and address teacher morale with the help of EAB researchers define and unlock what truly moves the needle on employee morale. This session will share the multiple year journeys these Districts are on to address morale in their Districts with a goal of retaining teachers and improving their efficacy.

Date & Time: Friday, February 13 at 3:45 p.m. CT in Music Center 204

Presenters: Ben Court, Senior Director, Research, EAB; Dr. Jeff Schuler, Superintendent, District 200; Dr. Hank Thiele, Superintendent, District 99; Dr. Travis McGuire, Assistant Superintendent for Learning Resources, District 99; Matthew Biscan, Assistant Superintendent, Admin Services, District 200

Presentation Slide Deck: Click Here

Connect with an EAB Expert at AASA NCE 2026

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Director, K-12 Partner Development

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Director, K-12 Partner Development