New Leaders¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q2· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
New Leaders runs a selective principal-residency and ongoing support programme that prepares and develops school leaders, particularly for high-need schools.
Components¶
- New Leaders principal training program: New Leaders is a principal preparation program founded in 2000 that has trained more than 1000 school leaders serving high-need schools. The article describes that "New Leaders supports aspiring principals through a structured residency program and ongoing training and support after they assume leadership positions in schools." Its selection process is described as "highly competitive, with substantial outreach to identify high quality applicants." Its mission is "to ensure high achievement for all children, especially children of color growing up in poverty." This report evaluates its impacts in Oakland Unified School District. (Kevin Booker (2014))
Claims¶
- Students in New Leaders-led Oakland schools show greater ELA achievement growth than other OUSD students (effect size 0.06) [+W]
- Students in New Leaders-led Oakland schools show greater math achievement growth than other OUSD students (effect size 0.16) [+W]
- Attending a New Leaders-led school in Oakland has positive, statistically significant effects on student achievement [+W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
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Key Sources¶
- Kevin Booker, Jaime Thomas. (2014). Impacts of New Leaders on Student Achievement in Oakland. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/impacts-of-new-leaders-on-student-achievement
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New Leaders runs a selective principal-residency and ongoing support programme that prepares and develops school leaders, particularly for high-need schools. |
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