Last week, an exclusive group of Illinois school district leaders convened for a dynamic, in-person roundtable hosted by DMG. The event, "Learning from Today to Create a Bold Tomorrow," brought together superintendents, assistant superintendents, CFOs, CAOs, and strategy officers for a high-impact discussion on the challenges, trends, and innovations shaping the future of public education.
John J-H Kim, DMG Founder and CEO, facilitated the roundtable, sharing deep insights from his decades of experience working with school districts nationwide. Participants engaged in lively, solution-focused conversations, exploring actionable solutions to pressing issues and exchanging practical strategies for driving meaningful change in their own districts.
Key topics included:
Post-COVID & Post-ESSER challenges – What is next for public K-12 education?
The political landscape – Recent shifts and their impact on public schools
Innovation in education – Incremental, architectural, and discontinuous change
Your “Conveyor Belt of Ideas” – How to turn insights into action
Attendees left the session energized, inspired, and equipped with new strategies to implement immediately. DMG looks forward to continuing these critical conversations and supporting educational leaders in building a stronger future for students across Illinois and beyond.
