Become a New Leader

Welcome Applicants

With 40% of the nation's principals nearing retirement, our cities are in need of a new generation of well-prepared and highly-motivated principals to lead outstanding public schools and create learning environments where every student can thrive and succeed.

A growing community of deeply committed school leaders across the country bound by a shared mission, New Leaders are producing demonstrated results for students, schools, parents, and communities and having a transformational impact on education. We need your help to continue building the next generation of outstanding school leaders to drive student achievement and help transform public education.

Applying to Become a New Leader Starts Here
Please begin by reviewing the Admissions Process section for application deadlines and next-steps on getting started.

Ready to start your application?
If you have reviewed the program and city admissions requirements and are ready to begin the application process, please click here for our eligibility pre-screening form.

Application in progress?
If you received an email with your login information, or if you have an application already in progress, please click here to login to the applicant portal.

Not an Applicant, but know a Great Candidate?

Nominate a Great Candidate to be a New Leader
To nominate a New Leader candidate, click here to use the Nominate a New Leader form, or contact Recruitment & Admissions at 646-792-1070 or email at info@nlns.org.

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your Application?

Email apphelp@nlns.org
or call 866-649-0701.