Develop and launch new public charter schools for Connecticut families
Connecticut families deserve great public schools. The North Star Fellowship is a unique opportunity for exceptional school leaders to develop and launch new public charter schools for Connecticut families.
North Star Fellows will have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, perfect their school model, and collaborate with other leaders to launch a high-quality public charter school in Connecticut.
Virtual Q&A Info Session
Monday, November 18 | 4:00 -5:00PM | Virtual Zoom call
Join us to learn more about the North Star Fellowship application process. Our team will be on hand to answer your questions about the application and the fellowship experience.
Happy Hour Info Session
Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30-7:30PM | NXTHVN, 169 Henry Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Join us to learn more about the North Star Fellowship and the Letter of Intent application. This in-person event will allow you to meet our team and get your questions answered about this unique opportunity.
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
5,000+
According to a report from the Connecticut Charter Schools Association, during the 2023-2024 school year, more than 5,000 Connecticut students were on a waitlist to enroll in a public charter school.
95%
In the 2022-2023 school year, 95% of all charter schools out-performed schools that serve the same student population in English Language Arts (ELA) and math on the SBAC, the yearly state standardized test.
North Star Fellowship experience
North Star Fellows are paid one or two full years of a competitive salary with healthcare and benefits. Additionally, Fellows access a wide variety of supports, including:
Personalized coaching and support from a network of educational and executive leaders.
Collaboration with a cohort of education leaders who care deeply about community, possess similar goals, and come from diverse backgrounds.
Opportunities to travel and engage with leaders at some of the nation’s most innovative schools.
Access to expertise and feedback on the school development, Connecticut charter approval, launch, and local community engagement processes.
Opportunities for ongoing support once the school is launched.
North Star Fellowship qualifications
The North Star Fellowship is looking for applicants who are ready and excited to engage in a charter school development and launch process in Connecticut. A strong candidate for the North Star Fellowship will possess these qualities:
Experience managing teams of adults to achieve outstanding results for students.
An ambitious, laser-like focus on academic achievement for all students.
A dedication to equity and its impact on students, communities, teachers, and governance.
An entrepreneurial drive that uses resilience, fortitude, and visionary solutions to overcome challenges.
Able to live and work in Connecticut by the start of the fellowship in late summer 2025.
Connect with us to learn more about the North Star Fellowship.
Apply Now: Start your application with the Letter of Intent. The deadline for submission is Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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North Star Fellowship selection process
The North Star Fellowship application process will open in late fall 2024. Additional details, including the application and interview dates, will be available closer to the opening of the application process.
Letter of Intent submission period, submissions are reviewed - October 22, 2024 - January 6, 2025
Select candidates are notified if they are invited to complete a Full Application - January 2025
Candidate interviews begin - February 2025
North Star Fellows are selected - Spring 2025
North Star Fellowship programming begins - August 2025