New Leaders

Great leaders = Great schools

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A Big commitment

It takes a special person to become a New Leader.

We are careful to only select those who show the greatest potential for becoming a transformational school leader.

The Aspiring Principals Program is a six-year commitment in most locations.

Out of hundreds of applicants, only a small cohort of leaders is chosen to participate.

You will work in and transform an underperforming school.

It's a big commitment, but also a big opportunity, to make a difference in hundreds of students' futures.

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Admissions Process

Learn more about the steps in our Aspiring Principals Program selection process, from checking if you are eligible to receiving a final decision.

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Annia, student at DC Bilingual Public Charter School (led by New Leader Wanda Perez, Cohort 6)

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Contact Us

If you have questions about our programs or application process, contact us at admissions@newleaders.org.

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Am I eligible to apply?

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Zachary, student at Northeast Middle School

Meet Cohort 11

Read profiles of some Residents in our current cohort of aspiring principals.

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Emerging Leaders

Read more about this program, the first step in entering into our Aspiring Principals Program in many of our cities.

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