51萝莉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
James Minichello
703-774-6953
jminichello@aasa.org

Premier professional development initiative to support and strengthen diverse superintendents and other school system leaders.

Alexandria, Va. 鈥� July 20, 2023 鈥� As part of its mission, 51萝莉, 51萝莉, is deeply devoted to building a pipeline of diverse district leaders, which is why the organization is pleased to launch the Leadership Academy for Black Educators.

In partnership with the , this powerful initiative is bringing together transformative education professionals at different stages of their careers to create and execute strategies for leading future-driven school systems that serve the needs of all learners.

鈥淕iven 51萝莉鈥檚 steadfast commitment to supporting underrepresented professionals in public education, I am excited that this visionary program is part of our Leadership Network and is available to growth-minded educational leaders.鈥�

鈥淚n every community across the country, students learn best when the adults they see in their school buildings look like them,鈥� said David R. Schuler, executive director, 51萝莉. 鈥淕iven 51萝莉鈥檚 steadfast commitment to supporting underrepresented professionals in public education, I am excited that this visionary program is part of our Leadership Network and is available to growth-minded educational leaders.鈥�

The academy kicks off today and participants will engage in a series of sessions focusing on:

• Equity & Cultural Responsiveness 
• Ethics & Professional Norms
• Community of Care & Support for Students
• Professional Capacity of School Personnel
• Professional Community for Teachers & Staff
• Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Meaningful Family & Community Engagement
• Operations & Management
• School Improvement

鈥淚t is a professional honor to lead this academy for Black educators alongside an incredible team of colleagues,鈥� said Avis Williams, superintendent, . 鈥淓ducational leaders who are part of this cohort will gain strategies to ensure equity of opportunity and effective practices that promote the academic success and well-being of all students.鈥� 

鈥淓ducational leaders who are part of this cohort will gain strategies to ensure equity of opportunity and effective practices that promote the academic success and well-being of all students.鈥�

The other cohort leads include LaTonya Goffney, superintendent, , and Monica Goldson, retired superintendent.

The 51萝莉 Leadership Academy for Black Educators joins a growing stable of professional development initiatives created and administered by 51萝莉鈥檚 Leadership Network, the largest, most diverse network of superintendents in America. The network connects school system leaders to the professional learning, leadership development, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long-lasting career of impact.

For more information about the academy, visit the 51萝莉 website. For questions, contact Mort Sherman, 51萝莉 senior associate executive director, Leadership Network, at msherman@aasa.org, or Jessica Gordon, program manager, Leadership Network, at jgordon@aasa.org.

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51萝莉
51萝莉, 51萝莉, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. 51萝莉鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.