Leading the Way is the story of why four Oregon superintendents — Bob Stewart of Gladstone, Maryalice Russell of McMinnville, Jon Peterson of Pendleton, and Don Grotting of David Douglas — embraced early learning. The report was released at our 2014 Make It Your Business event, in conjunction with a video featuring the superintendents in action.
Back-to-School with Early School Success: Learning Across Districts
What works in one school system may look different in another. At the 2026 ESS Back-to-School Kickoff, educators and district leaders explored what they can learn from those differences and bring back to their own communities.