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Thomas C. Murray
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Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools at All4ed, Author of Personal & Authentic and ASCD’s Learning Transformed, Keynote Speaker, Former School & District Leader Linktr.ee/thomascmurray
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- Our Future Ready Librarian advisors… all practicing librarians. :) Great question.
Check out this new blog from @all4ed.org 📣

Are pathways helping young people thrive, or quietly closing doors? Our new blog series, Normal Gets Us Nowhere, kicks off with “Course Correction,” a look at how pathways systems must evolve to meet the real needs of youth today.

🔗 bit.ly/A4E_CCBlog
WEDNESDAY 📆 Chronic absenteeism affects far more than attendance records; it reflects deeper issues that influence every aspect of student success.

Join us on 10/22 for "Every Day Matters: Building a Culture of Belonging to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism."

Join us: futureready.link/belongbroadcast
It’s here! 📣 The #FutureReady Librarians Framework 3.0 with expanded literacies (media, digital, AI, financial) + clearer edges to lead teaching, innovation, and equity.

Get it now: FutureReadyLibrarians.org

#FutureReadyLibs #FutureReady #SchoolLibraries #AIinEducation #EDUSky
Today's students spend up to 9 hours a day online, shaping beliefs & behaviors. Schools can’t treat media literacy as an add-on because it’s essential for critical thinking, digital citizenship, & future readiness.

How to embed this in school culture? ⬇

🔗 all4ed.org/blog/beyond-...
In celebration of Media Literacy Week, ISTE + ASCD and All4Ed’s @futureready.org are teaming up to present a two-part series exploring the intersection of #AI, media literacy, and digital citizenship.

Critical Thinking in the AI Era (10/30 5pm ET)

🔗 Register: futureready.link/AI_Era_Web_S...
1 in 4 students is now chronically absent, missing at least 10% of the school year. This affects far more than attendance records.

Join @futureready.org on 10/22 for a webinar designed to help school/district leaders address this urgent challenge. #EDUSky

futureready.link/belongbroadcast
We are looking for 25 #FutureReady Librarians and/or Instructional Leaders to share their success in creating amazing learning experiences for students! You will have 2 min., 30 sec. to share your ideas. We will be hosting this event live on November 18 at 5pm ET.

Apply here: futureready.link/app25
November 6: Join Future Ready Schools for an interactive virtual workshop where we explore how emotional intelligence, resilience, and relationship-centered practices strengthen school culture and support the needs of every learner.

Save your space: all4ed.org/activity/emp...
In November, I'll be participating in #TGIF2025: the 2nd Annual Global Impact Forum, founded by Penn State + Global Silicon Valley. There'll be over 140 education leaders coming to #Pittsburgh to speak.

2025 Theme: Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI & Automation

Register now → tgif.psu.edu
I’ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! 🎤✨ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of K–12 education. Let’s level up learning together; see you in January! #EDUSky

Use code FETC26SPEAKER for a discounted rate: fetc.org/register
Join me next week for a one-of-a-kind conference for education leaders! I'm happy to join Brad Gingras as Keynote Speaker for Wisconsin ASCD's Fall Conference. Let's empower educators! 💪🏼 #EDUSky

More info and registration: wascd.org/professional...
MISSOURI 📍 OCTOBER 20

Join @futureready.org for a FREE, one-day Leadership Forum, where innovation, AI, and career-connected learning meets bold leadership. #EDUSky

Bring your team, and leave with a plan!

🔗 all4ed.org/activity/202...
November 13 📆 Join FRS in California for a one-day interactive PL experience focused on building student-centered systems that support whole child wellness and prepare learners for the demands of the modern workforce!

@askadam3.bsky.social and I hope to see you there!

all4ed.org/activity/fro...
What is Future Ready Schools?

FRS is a nationwide network that empowers K–12 leaders to transform teaching/learning through innovation, equity & student-centered strategies.

This video highlights our free events, the #FutureReady Framework, the Dashboard and assessments.

youtu.be/SVAhLJVKDQg?...
What is Future Ready Schools?
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Chronic absenteeism is a pressing & persistent challenge that faces schools today. This webinar brings together education leaders to explore how schools/districts can implement practices to re-engage students and restore a culture of attendance.

Join us in October: futureready.link/belongbroadcast
#FutureReady Leadership Forums are designed for district-level & school-based teams committed to innovation and systemwide impact, incl:⁠

▪️Sup't and Asst Sup'ts
▪️Tech Leaders⁠
▪️Principals/Asst Principals⁠
▪️Instructional Coaches & Curriculum Specialists⁠
▪️Librarians⁠

all4ed.org/activity/202...
@all4ed.org's fact sheet, "Finding Common Ground," highlights key findings from a bipartisan national poll (all4ed.org/publication/...) and offers practical steps district leaders can take to align their work with public priorities. #EDUSky

Download 👉🏼 all4ed.org/publication/...
⏰ Join @futureready.org on 9/30 for a 1-day interactive PL experience focused on building student-centered systems that support whole child wellness and prepare learners for the demands of the modern workforce!

@askadam3.bsky.social and I hope to see you in Philadelphia!

all4ed.org/activity/fro...
Check out this #FutureReady blog post from @askadam3.bsky.social, "Policy First, Panic Never: Guiding AI the Right Way."

This blog unpacks:

✅ Policy > Platform
✅ Ethics are non-negotiable
✅ Students are watching
✅ Lead, don’t chase

🔗: all4ed.org/blog/policy-...

#EDUSky
@futureready.org and @all4ed.org will be at a Fall conference near you! 🌎⁠ #EDUSky

Check out our schedule and make sure to come see us: all4ed.org/events/
#FutureReady Leadership Forums from are designed for district-level and school-based teams, incl.:

▪️Sup'ts & Asst Sup'ts
▪️Tech Leaders
▪️Principals & Asst Principals
▪️Instructional Coaches & Curriculum Specialists
▪️Librarians

Explore and reserve your place: all4ed.org/activity/202...
Hello Illinois! The October forum is designed for district-level & school-based teams, including:

▪️Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents
▪️Tech Leaders
▪️Principals & Asst Principals
▪️Instructional Coaches & Curriculum Specialists
▪️Librarians

Explore: all4ed.org/activity/202...

#EDUSky
ICYMI: What does responsible AI in schools really look like? At ASU+GSV Summit, @futurereadyschools.bsky.social gathered visionary ed leaders to cut through the hype and focus on equity, opportunity and impact. Real talk on what’s next for students, teachers and tech.

👉 all4ed.org/blog/a-seat-...