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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: School/Education Improvement, Academic/Learning Improvement, Educator Support/Development
Deadline: June 30, 2025
“Barr is launching a request for proposals (RFP) to invite a new cohort of Massachusetts districts to reflect on school leadership in their own contexts and pursue planning and pilot implementation of instructional leadership initiatives to drive systemic improvements. This initial funding will support efforts to discover and create the conditions needed to ensure that principals drive instructional practice towards success for all students, and that these leaders and their teams feel supported and developed in their efforts. We are seeking districts interested or already engaged in aligned work that bring curiosity, a willingness to learn, and desire to become a site of learning for others.
Over the course of the grant spanning two school years (up to 18-24 months), selected districts will engage in a process to unpack unique local opportunities and challenges related to leadership, instruction, system coherence, and student outcomes, centering the principal and school leadership as a key lever to drive change. Shifting instructional practices to drive stronger learning outcomes for all students requires a shared vision across the system, from the classroom to the central office. In order to sustain a multi-year change effort, we invite school system leaders to bring educators at all levels of the system to the table from the start as they plan, partner with external providers, and pilot efforts to strengthen school leadership to drive instructional improvement.”
Funder: Barr Foundation
Eligibility: “Entity: Public Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including districts and charter organizations, in Massachusetts are eligible to apply. A group or regional consortium/collaborative of LEAs or schools organized around common goals or interests may also apply. This opportunity is not a fit for single site LEAs applying alone. | District Characteristics: (1) At least 6 schools, including at least one high school; (2) A total student enrollment of at least 2500 students; (3) As Barr views the high school experience as pivotal to a student’s life trajectory, we are seeking districts that serve at least 950 students in grades 9-12.”
Amount: Up to $200,000
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