Keystone Oaks School District

Keystone Oaks 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 opportunities for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Keystone Oaks 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.

“At Keystone Oaks, our goal is to create student-centered classrooms that provide opportunities for students to build upon content knowledge while engaging in project-based learning experiences that develop students’ real-world skills,” said William P. Stropkaj, Ed.D., Superintendent. “In recent years, Keystone Oaks educators have developed interdisciplinary courses, created student-run small businesses, and sought out partnerships that are providing high levels of student engagement in our classrooms,” he added.

“We are very proud of the work that we have done to improve teaching and learning, and we are excited for the opportunity to share our story while learning from innovative school districts across the country,” Stropkaj said.

William P. Stropkaj, Ed.D. represents Keystone Oaks in the League. As a member, he 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 online.

Keystone Oaks 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.

For more information on the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, please visit their website.

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About Keystone Oaks School District
Located just outside of the City of Pittsburgh, the Keystone Oaks School District serves the communities of Castle Shannon, Dormont, and Green Tree. The district spans 4.5 square miles and has a population of more than 21,000. It is the District’s goal that, through its Strategic Plan, all graduates of the Keystone Oaks School District will have definable skills as they walk through the doors of our schools and continue with their life beyond Keystone Oaks. Learn more about Keystone Oaks’ student-centered courses, businesses, and partnerships on our website. 

 

About Digital Promise
Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for each learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale up innovations that empower learners, especially those who have been historically and systematically excluded. Our work is done so that every learner can engage in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow @digitalpromise on social media for updates.