Education Elements Launches New Brand Identity to Transform K-12 Education Change Management

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With 70% of traditional district strategic plans failing in implementation and standardized solutions falling short, Education Elements - a leading K-12 education consultancy serving over 400 school districts and K-12 providers nationwide - is tackling what it calls "the Localization Gap." "For too long, the critical disconnect between off-the-shelf education solutions and the unique needs of local school communities has long hindered meaningful change," said Ty Field, CEO of Education Elements. This critical disconnect between off-the-shelf education solutions and the unique needs of local school communities has long hindered meaningful change. 

Today, Education Elements is reintroducing itself with a bold new brand identity and positioning, "Real Change, Made Local." This refresh challenges the bureaucratic, top-down approach that has dominated education transformation for decades, reinforcing the company's commitment to tailored, community-driven solutions.

As part of this transformation, Education Elements announced a strategic integration that unifies PLC Associates, XanEdu, and Tripod Education under the Education Elements brand. This integration marks the culmination of a three-year journey to bring together best-in-class capabilities in data-driven improvement, strategic planning, student engagement, and curriculum customization and distribution. The combined organization delivers comprehensive solutions that help school district leaders and the organizations that serve K-12 school districts drive meaningful change - from gathering student insights and developing and distributing curricula to implementing sustainable improvement strategies. 

Education Elements now delivers deeper expertise and robust support across five core solution areas:

• Strategic Direction: Creating strategic visions and plans by engaging the local community and aligning priorities, ensuring every action plan is practical, adaptable, and locally rooted.
• Curriculum Transformation: Auditing materials for gaps and creating culturally responsive resources, building a curriculum that aligns with a district's unique goals.
• Leadership Development: Developing strong leader pipelines through tailored coaching and professional learning to help district leadership thrive.
• Instructional Excellence: Delivering customized instructional plans and frameworks to elevate teaching quality, empowering educators to achieve sustained classroom success.
• School Improvement: Going beyond compliance by designing and implementing customized improvement plans that drive sustainable growth, rebuild trust, and improves outcomes at every level.

For district leaders, these hands-on solutions have been instrumental in driving real change. In Texas, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, Holly Hughes, says "The [Education Elements] team works in partnership with our [Clear Creek ISD] district team to ensure that this work is customized to meet the needs and enhance the strengths of our district. We could not lead this work without our EE technical assistance. The Education Elements team serves as a truly response partner in developing our framework for success." In Middletown, NY – the district has seen 5+ years of sustained academic growth and in Minnesota District 197, class failures reduced by 50%, demonstrating the power of a strategic, localized approach.

The company's updated offerings now feature three core change management components:

• Local Pulse: An in-depth research and immersion phase that includes comprehensive surveys, interviews, and focus groups
• Blueprint for Change: Customized strategies developed around a district's goals and culture, with insights from over a decade of experience with hundreds of districts
• Customized Action Plan: Detailed implementation guidance with proactive barrier resolution

To further support district leaders, Education Elements is launching "The K-12 Change Equation," a new podcast series designed to help educators navigate the evolving landscape of K-12 education. The podcast, premiering February 18th, will feature conversations with practitioners, K-12 leaders and changemakers, exploring practical solutions to today's most pressing educational challenges. 

"Education transformation isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is our podcast," says Dr. Leila Nuland, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Education Elements and podcast co-host. "The K-12 Change Equation brings together diverse voices from across education to share real stories of district transformation. Our conversations will help leaders bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights for creating lasting change in their local contexts."

About Education Elements 

Education Elements helps K-12 organizations pursue their biggest goals by delivering customized, transformative solutions tailored to their unique needs and culture. Working across 40+ states, we bring deep expertise in change management—spanning instructional practices, leadership, strategic planning, and school improvement—alongside comprehensive curriculum support, including development, customization, and print distribution. Our hands-on approach ensures that every initiative is actionable, sustainable, and designed to drive lasting improvements in student outcomes.

For more information, visit edelements.com or contact Education Elements directly at [email protected].

SOURCE Education Elements