Freehold Borough School District Joins League Of Innovative Schools

FREEHOLD BOROUGH, NJ — The Freehold Borough School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s “most forward-thinking leaders in education,” the district recently announced.

The league, organized by the global nonprofit Digital Promise, chose the Freehold Borough School District from a national pool of applications.

The district was chosen based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements and collaborative spirit, according to district officials.

The Freehold Borough School District decided to join the league in order to strengthen its mission of fostering equitable and innovative learning environments.

Through this partnership, district officials said the district aims to deepen its use of research-based instructional strategies, expand access to technology, and collaborate with like-minded districts to accelerate student success.

The district is particularly focused on using research-based strategies to close opportunity gaps and prepare students for success in an ever-changing world, said Asia Michael, superintendent of the Freehold Borough School District.

“We are proud to join the League of Innovative Schools and stand alongside districts that are leading the way in transforming education,” Michael said.

“This opportunity will allow us to bring new ideas, tools, and resources into our schools, while also sharing the great work happening in our district,” Michael continued. “It’s a powerful step forward for our students, staff, and community.”

In the league, Michael will represent the Freehold Borough School District and have access to various professional learning opportunities and resources, including:

• Cutting-edge technology and innovations
• Unique pilot programs for new learning and teaching models that benefit educators and students
• Continuous learning opportunities, such as year-round learning collaboratives, working groups, implementation cohorts, regional gatherings, and national conferences, to build leadership and accelerate transformation
• Regional events, industry conferences, and bi-annual convenings, which feature school visits and deep-dive breakout sessions
• Networking opportunities with other forward-thinking education leaders from around the country, surrounding key challenges, and generating best practices and resources

According to district officials, the League of Innovative Schools equips superintendents and district leaders to help shape the future of teaching and learning through hands-on opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn.

"Education leaders are constantly navigating new challenges, and no one should have to do it alone," said Jillian Doggett, director of network support at Digital Promise.

"The league provides superintendents and other district leaders a trusted community where they can share effective strategies, pilot new innovations, and find real-world solutions. It's about collective impact,” Doggett continued. “Together, we're not just innovating; we're shaping the future of public education for students in our districts and across the country."

This year’s 2025-26 cohort of league members is the largest cohort to date, officials said, with 35 new district members.

The Freehold Borough School District and other new league members collectively represent 175 districts across 35 states, and expand their cumulative impact to over 4.4 million students served over time.

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