REPRESENTATION

ASPA President, Andy Mison responds to four key questions from the 2026 ASPA National Summit, sharing his perspectives on school leadership, education policy, co-design, leadership capabilities, and priorities for system reform in public education.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What would genuine co-design look like in practice? Contributors share reflections on partnership, consultation and meaningful engagement across the education community.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What role should school leaders play in shaping education policy and reform? Perspectives highlight the importance of leadership voice, professional expertise and collaboration in influencing educational change.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What system reforms would be your priorities? Contributors discuss key priorities and opportunities to strengthen public education and improve outcomes for students and communities.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What capabilities do school leaders need to contribute effectively to system reform? Responses explore leadership capabilities, professional learning and the skills required to support sustainable reform.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What system reforms would be your priorities? Contributors discuss key priorities and opportunities to strengthen public education and improve outcomes for students and communities.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What would genuine co-design look like in practice? Contributors share reflections on partnership, consultation and meaningful engagement across the education community.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What capabilities do school leaders need to contribute effectively to system reform? Responses explore leadership capabilities, professional learning and the skills required to support sustainable reform.