Application Overview

Thank you for your interest in The Promise Network at the Southern Education Foundation. The Promise Network is a 18-month fellowship for executive-level school district leaders committed to making good on the promise of high-quality education for all students.

Interested candidates should review the details below with their intended in-district design team before submitting via the online application.

All applications must be submitted via the online application by January 14, 2026.

Before beginning the application, review the following program resources:
  1. RELN Overview and Application Instructions
  2. FAQs

The application will require you to provide additional documents, which are listed below. Gather the following materials prior to beginning the application.
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Professional headshot
  3. Biography
  4. District organizational chart
  5. Any additional documents that may be useful in reviewing your application (Optional)

Please reach out to ThePromiseNetwork@southerneducation.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

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