Investing in innovative leaders, who co-create cultures of equity and excellence.
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Chicago Leads
A $50 million campaign to support Chicago’s strongest aspiring, developing, and veteran principals in their work with more than 600 school communities citywide.
70%
OF CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVED BY FUND INVESTMENTS
550
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IMPACTED BY ONE CHICAGO PRINCIPAL
$95M
INVESTED BY THE FUND TO IMPROVE CHICAGO’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN
Celebrate Chicago’s School Leaders
This is the eighth year of Chicago’s citywide Principal Appreciation Campaign, in which we join forces with school communities, city officials, and corporate leaders to lift up the great work of our hardworking school leaders. The theme of this year’s celebration is Transformational Leadership. We know that Chicago principals serve as a positive force for change in their schools, encouraging their teams and inspiring students as they work together to build knowledge and skills.
Our Approach
We invest in data-driven strategies that increase the number of strong leaders in Chicago’s public schools. Our program, policy, and partnership efforts are designed to meet leaders where they are, to accelerate their growth, and to enable their retention
Our Values
The Fund is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all our work. We are a trusted partner of Chicago’s district, charter, philanthropic, and civic communities.
