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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.

Apply to Be a New Leader
The recent application cycle for Summer 2008 Cohort has ended. Application deadlines for our Summer 2009 Cohort will be posted in the upcoming months. Please check back.

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 Shira Epstien at 646.792.1070 or email at sepstien@nlns.org.