08/21/2026
Earlier this week, Dr. David K. Moore shared his decision to step down as Superintendent of the School District of Indian River County, with a target departure of June 2027. This is not a moment to dwell on an ending but rather a moment to recognize what seven years of relentless work has built: a durable, coherent, self-sustaining system that does not depend on any single leader. The District Grade climbed from 38th to 5th in Florida on the strength of four consecutive “A” ratings, and now ranked 3rd in the state for reading achievement with four schools achieving our 90% Moonshot Literacy Goal. The beliefs, expertise, and ownership behind those results live throughout the organization; in its teachers, leaders, and support staff, not in any one person. That is what makes this transition a moment of confidence rather than uncertainty. It's why The Learning Alliance's partnership with SDIRC, our commitment to the Moonshot Goal, and our work together to be a champion for early literacy, will continue undiminished. Dr. Moore has committed to remaining actively engaged through the remainder of his tenure, working closely with the Board to ensure a smooth, well-supported transition to the district's next leader.
“What is happening in Indian River County is bigger than any one leader, and that’s the whole point,” said Barbara Hammond, CEO and Co-Founder of The Learning Alliance. “David Moore didn’t just deliver seven years of extraordinary results; he built a system, a culture, and a belief in what our students can achieve that will carry this community forward for years to come. The best of this work is still ahead.”
