Hanover Public School District accepted into largest-ever national network of innovative school districts

Hanover Public School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Hanover Public School District was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements and collaborative spirit.

“Our membership provides Hanover with the opportunity to collaborate with the most innovative schools in the country. By listening and learning from other leaders, we can bring new ideas and practices back to our classrooms to strengthen the educational experience for our students. Being accepted into the League of Innovative Schools is a tremendous honor for Hanover. This recognition places our district among a select group of forward-thinking educators nationwide who are committed to shaping the future of learning,” said Dr. John A. Scola, Superintendent of Hanover Public School District.

Dr. John Scola represents Hanover Public School District in the League. As a member, the district will have access to unique, innovative 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; and networking opportunities with other forward-thinking education leaders from around the country around key challenges and generating best practices and resources.

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. 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, with 35 new district members. The full list of members can be found at digitalpromise.org/districts.

Hanover Public School District and the other new League members collectively represent 175 districts across 35 states and expands its cumulative impact to over 4.4 million students served over time.