School Leader Fellowship
Join a committed network of school leaders devoted to fostering open inquiry, civil discourse, and intellectual diversity within their institutions. The Mill Institute School Leader Fellowship is a 10-month program designed to equip heads of schools, principals, and senior administrators with the tools and strategies to sustain a nonpartisan, inquiry-driven culture, inspiring the next generation to think critically and engage meaningfully.
What the school Leader fellowship provides
Launch Weekend Retreat - September 19-21, 2025
Kickstart the Fellowship year with a two-day immersive experience featuring expert speakers, interactive workshops, and foundational training on fostering viewpoint diversity in schools.
Virtual Cohort Meetings
Regular virtual sessions will provide Fellows with opportunities to share progress, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from expert guest speakers on school leadership, pedagogy, and culture-building.
Professional Support & Coaching
Fellows receive one-on-one coaching, and access to expert advisory calls.
Peer Community
Become part of a network of forward-thinking school leaders committed to fostering intellectual diversity and free inquiry. Fellows share best practices, mentor one another, and build lasting professional relationships.
What You'll accomplish
Fellows will design and implement customized action plans to deepen a culture of open inquiry within their schools. These plans might include:
- Refining policies on speech and expression.
- Developing teacher training modules on viewpoint diversity.
- Supporting student-led initiatives that promote rigorous debate and civil discourse.
Shared Framework & Resources
Fellows will contribute to a comprehensive roadmap designed to promote intellectual diversity, civil discourse, and mission-driven nonpartisanship in their school communities.
Lasting Community & Impact
Fellows join a growing alumni network, continuing to exchange insights, resources, and effective strategies for years to come. Their collective efforts form the foundation of a School Consortium dedicated to sustaining environments of inquiry-driven learning.
benefits of the School Leader fellowship
As a Mill Institute School Leader Fellow, you will:
- Become part of an active school leadership community focused on viewpoint diversity.
- Travel to Austin, TX, for an in-person collaboration weekend (September 19-20, 2025).
- Learn from leading experts in viewpoint diversity, organizational design, and strategic management.
- Gain in-depth training on the Mill Institute’s Framework for Open Inquiry.
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Build a roadmap with concrete tools and strategies to foster open inquiry and drive institutional transformation at your school.
Commitment & Support
Leadership Fellows should expect to attend the in-person collaboration weekend in Austin (September 27-29). The Mill Institute provides airfare (up to $500), hotel accommodations, and select meals. Additionally, Fellows will participate in no more than six virtual sessions over the course of the academic year scheduled on weekday afternoons.
