Glen Cove City School District Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts 

Glen Cove City School District joins other leading school districts as members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools to advance innovation and excellence in education

Glen Cove City School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a non-partisan, global nonprofit that advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Glen Cove City School District was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements, and collaborative spirit.

For the past four years, we have made a point of sharing the good work happening in Glen Cove, and the League felt like a natural fit, a place where that kind of sharing is valued and where we can learn just as much from others. We are a small city district with big ambitions for our students, and joining a national network of forward-thinking leaders lets our educators see innovative practices firsthand and bring proven ideas home. My hope is that membership helps us deepen authentic learning, personalized support, and real-world opportunities in ways that reflect the curiosity and belonging we want every child in Glen Cove to feel. 

“Through our commitments to authentic learning, personalized support, and the strategic use of data and technology, teachers are collaborating more intentionally across grade levels and buildings, students are gaining more voice through advisory structures and surveys, and the district has expanded innovative opportunities such as college partnerships, career-connected learning, and exploration of student portfolios.”

Superintendent Dr. Alexa Doeschner represents Glen Cove City School District in the League. Leaders, educators, and learners across the district gain access to a range of learning opportunities and resources, including: 

• Learning Inside Real Systems: Meeting in person with system leaders to experience innovative practices in real classrooms across the country and around the world and develop action plans for adopting and adapting similar approaches. 
• Engaging in Peer-to-Peer Learning: Connecting and collaborating regularly with peers through virtual learning spaces to discuss shared challenges, identify possible solutions, and implement changes that move the needle. 
• Co-Creating and Piloting Research-Backed Approaches: Partnering with Digital Promise researchers and fellow school systems to build a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the community and develop research-backed solutions that improve student outcomes.

“The best solutions in education right now aren't coming from any one district working alone,” said Jillian Doggett, director of network supports at Digital Promise. “For 15 years, the League has proven that when leaders see innovative practices firsthand, learn alongside peers facing the same challenges, and co-design research-backed solutions with our team, everyone moves faster. A practice piloted in one classroom becomes a resource for teachers in dozens of districts, and a question one leader raises becomes an answer thousands of students benefit from—that's what membership means for Glen Cove City School District: its educators and students don't just contribute to that progress; they get to draw on it.”

The League welcomes this newest cohort as it celebrates its 15th anniversary, which it is recognizing by elevating stories of impact from districts across the network since its founding. 

Glen Cove City School District and the other new League members collectively represent 175 districts across 37 states, and expands its cumulative impact to over 4.4 million students served over time. The full list of members can be found at digitalpromise.org/districts.

 For more information on the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, visit: digitalpromise.org/league.