New Opportunity for School Leaders: Principal Ambassador Fellowship

The U.S. Department of Education is looking for up to three of the nation's best and brightest principals for its inaugural Principal Ambassador Fellowship. Applications are now available for this part-time, year-long leadership opportunity.

Principal Ambassadors are outstanding practicing principals with a record of leadership, strong communication skills, and policy insight. Principal Ambassadors will help shape the national dialogue on education, participating in and facilitating discussions with administrators around the country.

Principal Ambassadors will work on a part-time basis from their home locations (with some travel required) from October, 2013 to June, 2014.

The deadline for applications is July 16, 2013. Applications and eligibility requirements can be found here. Submit questions about the program to principalfellowship@ed.gov.