Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence

10/11/2026

Congratulations to our new Lighthouse schools! Visit blueribbonschools.com if you would like to move your school from good to great!

09/13/2026

GET READY FOR THIS ONE!

PRESENTERS: April Stansberry, Director of Schools and District Partnerships, Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Florida; Dr. Jeremy Kidd, Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) 2026 Building-Level Administrator of the Year Award and Assistant Superintendent, Laurel County Public Schools, Kentucky; and Ben Baker, Alabama Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent, Dale County School District, Alabama.

How the BRSE Process Brings Magic to Lighthouse Schools.

Discover how the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) process can inspire meaningful transformation and help move your school from Good to Great. In this engaging session, BRSE Lighthouse School principals and superintendents will share firsthand how the BRSE process strengthened their schools through data-driven decision making, a positive school culture and climate, high-quality teaching and learning, and stronger parent and community engagement. Learn how the BRSE framework, built around nine comprehensive categories of school excellence, provides a practical roadmap for continuous improvement. You'll also see how the BRSE Action Plan Blueprint transforms assessment data into actionable strategies that lead to measurable results. Many schools find that simply completing the BRSE assessment provides valuable insights that immediately influence school improvement efforts. Whether you are beginning your continuous improvement journey or striving to become a BRSE Lighthouse School, you'll leave this session with a clear understanding of the BRSE process, practical strategies you can implement, and inspiration from school leaders who have successfully achieved Lighthouse recognition.

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

Patrick McKee, Principal, Valley View High School; and Andrea Cook, Superintendent, and Nichole Thomas, Curriculum Director, Valley View Local Schools, Ohio.

08/25/2026

We love seeing educators from across Florida step up to share their expertise, experiences, and proven practices with colleagues from around the country!

At the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference, educators aren’t just attending, they’re presenting, collaborating, and helping others strengthen teaching, learning, leadership, and student achievement.

From innovative classroom practices to schoolwide improvement strategies, our Florida educators are bringing real-world experience and ideas that can make a difference in schools everywhere. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding educators and grateful for their willingness to share their stories and successes!

Florida educators—we want to see YOU at the 2026 BRSE National Conference in Orlando!

Walt Disney World Resort | November 30–December 3, 2026