Criteria

• Campus work demonstrates a clear connection to one or more articles of The Texas Promise.
• The work is transforming learning through meaningful, relevant, and challenging experiences that develop student voice, choice, agency, and ownership.
• Educators are empowered as designers of learning and engage in purposeful innovation that deepens learning rather than simply meeting requirements.
• A culture of trust, relationships, collaboration, wellness, and belonging enables students and staff to feel known, valued, supported, and connected.
• Campus leadership is grounded in a clear, student-centered purpose and develops shared leadership, collective responsibility, and continuous growth.

How to Become a School Transforming Learning

What Campuses are Eligible for Nomination?

• Campuses led by former and current PIs that have not already been designated.

Who Can Nominate a Campus?

• PIs can nominate their campuses.
• Superintendents or designated central administration representatives may nominate one or more campuses.

How to Nominate a Campus (Nomination packets must contain ALL items listed)

• Tell the campus' story in a 1-2 page (maximum) document* organized in the following sections:
  • Overview and Background
  • Focus Areas — which Texas Promise article(s) you're aligned to
  • Learning in Action — what the work looks like for students
  • Educator Practice — how staff collaborate, take risks, and reflect 
  • Culture and Leadership — campus climate and how leadership enabled this work
  • Results - evidence of impact

• Provide a look at the campus' work in action through a 5-minute (maximum) video.*
  • The video must align with the information provided in the application.
  • Videos may be submitted as a link or file, but MUST be accessible for all the STL review committee without requesting permission.
  • *If a nominated campus is selected for STL designation, documents and videos will be posted at www.n2learning.org.

• Include:
  • Nominee campus’ name, district, address, principal, email, and phone number.
  • Nominator’s name and contact information.
  • Superintendent’s Endorsement

How to Submit Completed Nomination Packets

Email to stephanie.edgar@n2learning.org with the subject line: “Nomination – Schools Transforming Learning”.

Nomination packet** checklist:

• 1-2 page (maximum) document
• 5-minute (maximum) video (Note: link or file MUST be accessible without permissions for all review committee members)
• Nominee campus’ name, district, address, principal, email, and phone number
• Nominator’s name and contact information
• Superintendent's Endorsement document

**If a nominated campus is selected for STL designation, documents and videos will be posted at www.n2learning.org.

Recognition/Celebration

• Designated campuses will be:
  • Recognized during the Annual Conference
  • Showcased on the website through a virtual Schools Transforming Learning tour

Timeline

• January 29, 2027 - Nominations Due
• February 26, 2027 - Committee review of nominations; follow-up communication with campuses as needed (expect campus visits from committee representatives)
• March 1, 2027 - Notify all nominees of results
• May 3, 2027 - Recognize and celebrate designated campuses during Annual Conference