Real World Learning Conference: 2026

February 24 – February 25, 2026 | 12:00 am–12:00 am PST

In-Person: Kansas City, MO

Learn and grow with changemakers from across the region and around the nation who want to advance the vision of 100% student Market Value Asset (MVA) attainment by 2030. At the Real World Learning (RWL) Conference 2026, immerse yourself in dynamic learning, collaboration, and networking that will move your school, your team, and your students forward.

Who should attend the conference?

Now is the time to consider who else from your school community should join this team-based planning conference – all are welcome. This easy-to-access learning experience will help your team become more comfortable and confident with the strategies and resources available to advance MVA attainment in the region – one school at a time.

Build your team for the RWL 2026 Conference:

🏫 School & District Leaders and Administrators – Design sustainable systems that embed real-world experiences.

🧩 Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, and Counselors – Build bridges between classroom learning and professional experience.

🏢 Business & Industry Partners – Develop partnerships that shape the future workforce.

🌎 Community Organizations – Collaborate to support student success beyond the classroom.

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For more information about any of these shifts, check out our New Horizon Design Principles.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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