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Here are five top blog posts from 2022 that explore effective leadership. May they inspire you to keep building on your strengths and taking your leadership to new heights.

As 2022 comes to a close, we are reminded of why we must build on our strengths. Here’s how we are moving forward in bigger and bolder ways in 2023.

Both convenient and engaging, podcasts offer a burst of inspiration and professional learning on-the-go. Here are five great podcasts for school leaders and their staff. Listen in.

In the midst of the challenges school leadership entails, don’t forget how much you and your leadership are needed. Here are just a few of the reasons why you’re so appreciated.

Create a shared vision for family engagement by reflecting on your personal leadership, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and asking families directly what their beliefs and values are.

Our innovative model for principal certification—National Aspiring Principals Fellowship—is nationally recognized for its potential to drive economic advancement for Black educators in the next five to 20 years.

Creating high-performing teams at your school starts with understanding the 3Ps of successful collaboration: purpose, process, and people. Here’s how to apply them for maximum impact.

In partnership with the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, our alumni gained valuable insight on the challenges and opportunities of leaning into their authentic leadership as Black women.

Meeting student needs requires looking beyond short-term fixes toward long-term investments in leadership that enable system transformation for equity and excellence. Here are three investments that can jumpstart student learning.

A critical way to keep great teachers in our classrooms is to work alongside them to support their professional learning and growth. Here are three leadership actions to consider.

Strong instructional leaders can reverse NAEP trends and improve student outcomes. Here are six key leadership actions that can accelerate student learning in your school and district.

As district leaders work to address principal shortages, one strategy tops the list of retention efforts: providing high-quality K-12 professional development. Here’s how to support the learning opportunities principals are seeking.

Grow the leadership capacity in your building and tackle the demands of this school year with a strong instructional leadership team. What makes a team strong? Read on.

As National Principals Month comes to a close, we’re elevating principal voices to motivate and inspire the next generation of aspiring principals to step into the role. Read on.

Giving effective teacher feedback is an essential part of building their confidence, improving their craft, and improving student outcomes. Strengthen your delivery with these five strategies.

Now is the time to diversify educational leadership at every level. With intentional actions, careful planning, and commitment, district leaders can build more equitable representation. Learn how.

Regular meetings with your team are a necessary tool for collaboration, connection, and problem-solving. Use these tips to retool your meetings for maximum effectiveness and engagement.

In honor of National Principals Month, we’re elevating more principal voices and all the ways school leaders build thriving school cultures that enable teachers and students to shine.

Headlines abound about a potential “principal exodus,” but many principals have stayed. This resiliency can be attributed to a well-honed set of leadership qualities.

Listening is often a key to success. Here are four strategies to elevate student voice in ways that build student agency, improve learning outcomes, and contribute to a positive school climate.

In honor of National Principals Month, we’re elevating principal voices. From building relationships to finding joy, from taking risks to transforming schools, your stories continue to inspire.

What is at the core of your leadership? Remembering your “why” can turn challenges into opportunities. Here’s what drives one former principal to help other leaders stay strong.

Creating a positive school culture for students and families means setting your teachers and staff up for success. Here are a few ways to ensure they have what they need to thrive.

New Leaders and Baltimore City Public Schools are committed to working together to prepare aspiring leaders, building and retaining a strong bench of talent. Here’s how our district partnership works.

Building a strong school and district culture is the foundation of effective schools. To do so requires consistent and intentional effort. Here are resources to support you.

For many schools and districts, teacher shortages will continue to be a challenge. To flip the script, let’s focus on why teachers stay in the classroom and why it might be the key to retention.

Whether you’re a seasoned school leader or a first-time principal, a new school year is a one-of-a-kind mix of optimism and overwhelm. We’ve got some tips to help you manage.

The secret to a strong school can often lie in its teams. If you’re looking to start an instructional leadership team, or wanting to bolster your own, these tips can help.

Hear from two district superintendents on the proven strategies they used to cultivate resilience in their school leaders and the communities they served—both during the pandemic and now.

Read the second paper in our series on reshaping educational leadership for the future. Learn how school leaders can accelerate student learning and keep great teachers.

Learn how one New Leaders alum and his team are building a learning environment filled with joy and a school culture where the adults and students want to be there.

School community partnerships can extend learning for students beyond your school building—and create strong bonds with local organizations. Explore possible connections with these 5 tips.

Now is the time to recommit to your passion as an education leader—and to building your resilience, too, in this new school year. Here are resources to get you started.

How can we develop future school leaders of color to endure and thrive in today’s complex education landscape? Our National Aspiring Principals Fellowship offers a way forward.

There are many paths to leadership. If you’re feeling like you want to do more but are not sure how, here are a few strategies to get you started.

The pandemic increased family engagement in many schools and districts. These strategies will help you continue to strengthen those connections in ways that place equity at the center.

Need a dose of inspiration? Ideas to enhance your leadership? Here are five TED Talks from influential leaders that you can watch on your own or reflect on with your team.

By diversifying teacher and school leader pipelines, we empower more students to realize their futures. Read the first in our series of papers on reshaping educational leadership for the future.

Every school year offers opportunities to do things in a new way. Here are four blogs to jumpstart your self-reflection and fuel your leadership journey moving forward.

Encouraging true self-care for faculty and staff often means finding solutions to the more systemic challenges that cause stress and overwhelm. Here are a few actions to consider.

Podcasts are a convenient way to stay current and learn something new. Here are six podcasts to try as you move through the final few weeks of summer and beyond.

Six New Leaders alumni share their leadership journey and offer insights, advice, and strategies for education leaders to transform our schools and districts for the better.

District leaders, from principal supervisors to superintendents, play a critical role in establishing a culture of growth, satisfaction, and impact. Here are four leadership actions you can take.

School leaders play a key role in building positive school culture, and social-emotional learning is a critical part of those efforts. Here are a few ways to maximize your impact.

Looking to trailblazers in the field can be inspiring and motivating. Check out these up-and-coming equity-focused thought leaders in education to discover new ideas and shape your own perspective.

Training to become a principal is a big step in your leadership journey. Here are the most important components to look for in principal preparation programs.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it brought to K-12 education also signaled new ways to move our schools forward. Here are a few of those insights.

Summer break is a time to discover new ideas for your professional growth. We looked across industries—from business to healthcare—to compile four tried-and-true leadership practices to add to your toolbox.

Seeing yourself in leadership—also known as representation—allows students to imagine what they can become. The same is true for adults. Hear from one leader about why that matters.

Summer break is a time to focus on your own learning and add to your leadership toolkit. Here are eight books for your summer reading list recommended by our staff.

Championing educational equity in schools is a marathon, not a sprint. If your equity work has stalled, these insights can help you take a concrete step forward.

It’s been a year—and no doubt your leadership made all the difference. Now it’s time to catch your breath. Learn how to restore, retool, and recommit this summer.

Let’s take a moment to pause and think deeply about who you are as a leader and how you show up. Personal leadership is always in your control—and can drive success.

Here’s how to get out in front of next school year by planning proactively to support the needs and build on the strengths of students, staff, and families.

Gain insights from school leaders who led through past national crises as you continue to navigate the demands of leading schools in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

In this era of the Great Resignation, when 40% of principals anticipate leaving their roles, district leaders need to develop resilient leaders who can meet the challenges ahead. Here’s how.

In addition to helping you grow as an educator, becoming a teacher leader can broaden your impact beyond your classroom. Here’s how to get started.

Leadership requires creating the conditions for achieving positive change at scale. Structuring your instructional leadership team for success will allow it to drive excellence and equity across your school.

Learn how one New Leaders alum and district leader is investing in teachers and leaders in our nation’s capital to redefine public education and motivate them to stay.

It is OK to slow down this summer to speed up. We offer advice on how to exercise resilience now and plan for equity in the upcoming school year.

Considering starting on the path to principalship? With the help of a few New Leaders alumni, we’ve put together some insights to consider as you’re thinking about your next step.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, we explore common AAPI stereotypes perpetuated in K-12 schools and three ways educators can disrupt them.

In honor of our 20 year anniversary, New Leaders is celebrating our talented and committed staff—and the passion that draws each of us to our work.

New Leaders launched the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship in partnership with Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University. Learn more about why representation in leadership matters for students and our society.

Even with the many effects on student well-being, the pandemic showed that students are also capable of incredible resilience. Here’s how to continue to foster and learn from that resilience.

Strong leadership is an indicator of school success, but it doesn’t need to be in a vacuum. Here are five important qualities to look for when building leadership teams.

Arab-American culture and history are often overlooked in our schools. Hear from one New Leaders alum why that diversity matters and what it means for our students.

Learn how one HBCU graduate is spearheading our new online principal preparation and master’s degree program via a first-of-its-kind partnership with Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University.

Maintaining a positive school culture is a long game, and building relationships with your school community is a big part of that process. Here are some tips to ensure success.

The educator shortage isn't new, but it's increasingly concerning as more teachers leave the profession. Here are five actions you can take to reverse this trend in your school.

In honor of National Assistant Principals Week, learn from one New Leaders alum how her work as assistant principal is fueling a sense of ownership in her school.

Hear from a New Leaders and Clark Atlanta University alum on the importance of representation in leadership and how both institutions shaped who she is as a principal today.

The last months of the school year are in sight. Here’s how leaders can manage stress, maintain focus, and continue to create a school environment where everyone thrives.

Hear from leaders in the field on why representation in school leadership matters and how developing equity-focused and diverse principals can be a game-changer for students.

Become aware of the most common and well-researched inequities in schools and how equity-focused leaders can disrupt them so all students have access to a high-quality education.

Everything you need to know about the different kinds of leadership effective principals leverage and what to look for in a principal preparation program.

In an era of the Great Resignation and educators leaving the field en masse, one school is seeing the opposite trend: almost 100% teacher retention. Here's how.

First-of-its-kind principal preparation and masters degree program designed in partnership with Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University to train the next generation of equity-focused principals.

When you’re navigating challenges, your school’s shared vision can serve as a great reminder to keep focusing on what’s important. Here are six ways to keep it at the forefront.

Virtual coaching allows more school leaders access to coaching when it’s needed most. Coaching in a virtual environment is resource-effective, provides trusted thought partnership, and focuses on your leadership goals.

Celebrating women’s voices and insights from education leaders at every level. From spreading joy in our schools to empowering principals and teachers to motivating women to step into leadership roles.

In Part 2 of the series, practicing New Leaders alumni share what motivates them to stay in the profession as a source of inspiration for school leaders navigating pandemic-related challenges.

In honor of our 20 year anniversary, New Leaders is celebrating our talented and committed staff, and the passion that draws each of us to our work.

Woodson created the idea of celebrating Black history. His legacy demands school leaders to spread it before and after February.

Hear from four New Leaders leadership coaches about how one-on-one virtual coaching is lifting up and supporting principals and assistant principals in this moment and the next.

From navigativing pandemic-related challenges to staffing shortages, education leaders are struggling to maintain their own well-being. We asked our New Leaders alumni to share what keeps them moving forward.

The challenges of the pandemic offer a reminder: School leaders should not have to lead alone. Learn how distributed leadership can lead to improved decision-making and better student outcomes.

In honor of our 20 year anniversary, New Leaders is celebrating our talented and committed staff—and the passion that draws each of us to our work

Celebrating Black voices and insights from Black school leaders. From interrupting systemic racism to teaching the civil rights movement in color to advancing a vision of excellence in our schools.

Bringing together male leaders of color from across the nation and reigniting their shared purpose: to drive better outcomes for children and youth, particularly underserved and underestimated students of color.

Leaders are made, not born. Step up your leadership game by embracing your authentic style, relying on others’ strengths, building resilience, and facilitating open conversations about equity and justice.

Watching her community endure immense losses from COVID-19, one school leader is working to restore the humanity of teaching and learning for her students, teachers, families, and herself.

The beginning of a new year is a great time to assess your commitment to being an equity-focused leader. Reflect on the work you’re doing by asking yourself these six questions.

Rather than adding more programs and initiatives, here are three ways education leaders can support teachers to focus their energy where it matters most: meeting the needs of students.

New Leaders alum Joaquin Tamayo shares his leadership journey from high school teacher to chief of staff to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education—and what fuels his work.

Here are five top blog posts from 2021 that reflect what we most believe and inspire us to keep building schools that foster an equitable and just world.

With a new year upon us, we are energized by what is possible. Let 2022 fuel your passion and resolve for a stronger, more equitable, and more just society.

Investments in school leadership have never been more important. Read more about how the Build Back Better Act could support both current and future education leaders.

In honor of our 20 year anniversary, New Leaders is celebrating our talented and committed staff—and the passion that draws each of us to our work. (Part Two)

Eight big reasons why you and your work need to be celebrated. While school leadership has its share of challenges, there can also be plenty of joy.