Overview

Leading the Next Era of Public Education presents a comprehensive framework for transforming any school or district in our rapidly evolving, technology-rich world. Cognitive bias, institutional routines, and compliance cultures keep schools tied to what is familiar over what is effective. Are these legacy structures effectively serving teachers and students in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR)? This book offers a practical roadmap for executive leaders, governing bodies, and school-level teams seeking to transition from incremental fixes to system redesign. The book aligns strategy, operations, and instruction to support districts in delivering equitable, student-centered outcomes. Chapters include a wealth of fresh ideas in the following areas: Leadership and governance: mission clarity, transparent communication, adaptive scheduling, strategic planning, and community engagement System architecture: integrated technology ecosystems, interoperability, cybersecurity, data quality, and sustainable budgeting Teaching and learning: asset-based pedagogy, competency-based progression, Universal Design for Learning, and responsible AI integration Equity and accountability: inclusive design routines, digital equity benchmarks, ethics-centered feedback, and public reporting tied to student impact And much more! Readers will leave with a coherent, implementable vision for an adaptive, equitable, student-centered public education system that replaces legacy structures that no longer serve all learners and prioritizes mastery, agency, and well-being.

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Author:   Taylor P. Wrye
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041239123

ISBN 10:   1041239122
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   22 April 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction: It Begins Here Section 1: The Need for Change Chapter 1: Legacy Without Progress: The Weight of Yesterday on Today’s Schools Chapter 2: Familiarity Over Function: How Inertia Undermines Innovation Chapter 3: The Great Pivot: Rethinking Education After COVID-19 Section 2: Equity by Design: Building Personalized Pathways for All Learners Chapter 4: Defining Personalized Learning: Foundations for the Future Chapter 5: Beyond Smart: How AI and XR Are Reshaping the Architecture of Learning Chapter 6: From Instructor to Architect: Transforming the Role of Educators Section 3: The Architecture of Resistance: Systems, Structures, and the Challenge of Reform Chapter 7: Tackling Resistance and Building Buy-In Chapter 8: Modernizing Infrastructure and Governance Chapter 9: Advancing Equity in the Age of AI Section 4: Redrawing the Boundaries: The Evolving Institutional Function of Public Schools Chapter 10: The Institutional Anchor: Rethinking the Purpose of Public Schools Chapter 11: Overextended: The Operational Burden of Dual Mandates in Education Chapter 12: Reimagining Support Systems through Innovation and Partnership Section 5: The Screen Time Paradox: Public Anxiety and Pedagogical Potential Chapter 13: The Anti-Screen Narrative Chapter 14: Technology That Listens: Prioritizing Relationships in the Digital Age Chapter 15: Reclaiming the Narrative Section 6: A Roadmap for Transformation: From Vision to Systemic Change Chapter 16: Beyond Readiness: Designing the Foundations of Transformational Education Chapter 17: Transformation by Design: Rethinking How Change Begins Chapter 18: Embedding Innovation: From Initial Change to Systemwide Transformation Chapter 19: A New Policy Blueprint: Creating Conditions for Scalable Transformation Conclusion: The Vision for the Future Appendix 1: Vocabulary and Terms Appendix 2: System & Reform Tools Appendix 3: Illustrative / Emerging Models

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Taylor P. Wrye, Ed.D., is Director of Technology and Innovation for Nauset Public Schools, MA, and a National Certified Educational Technology Leader. He earned his doctorate from Drexel University, where his research focused on equity in digital learning. A former middle-school principal, Dr Wrye applies restorative principles of trust and equity to guide systems-level change in education. His work focuses on AI and XR integration, digital equity, and student data privacy. He serves on national committees like the Consortium for School Networking Innovative Technology Committee and advises policymakers on the future of K–12 educational technology.

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