Both programs highlighted outstanding models of American schools and school leadership.
The foundation is also extending itself into the realm of school leadership.
In 2007, a three-year strategic plan was created by school leadership with assistance from the community as a whole.
And it raised questions about the relationship between school leadership and academic performance in the public schools.
Upon receiving the results, teachers meet with school leadership to develop lessons and address gaps.
Every day, school leadership and staff work with a .
A common thread among them is active parent involvement in both the classroom and school leadership.
"There's a lot of competition for school leadership because jobs in public schools are a key element in mobility into the middle class."
The students elected a new student administrator to work with the school leadership every ten days, allowing all the students to become involved in turn.
The Wallace Foundation committed $150 million over five years to improve school leadership.