Philadelphia: Your Leadership Moment Has Arrived

August 21, 2025

Black and Latinx education leaders across the city are ready to transform not just their careers, but how we serve our students. The question isn't whether change is coming—it's whether you'll be leading it.

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PHILA26 is calling Philadelphia's boldest education leaders forward.

Black and Latinx education leaders across the city are ready to transform not just their careers, but how we serve our students. The question isn't whether change is coming—it's whether you'll be leading it.

Six Months. Real Transformation.

Surge Academy Philadelphia combines executive-level coaching with intentional community-building designed for leaders of color who refuse to accept broken systems.

The impact:

  • 85% of graduates advance their careers 
  • 90% gain enhanced leadership capabilities 
  • 88% feel equipped to advocate for systemic change

Application Timeline


Priority Deadline: September 19, 2025 (Scholarship eligible) 

Final Deadline: October 1, 2025
Cohort Launch: January 2026

Get Support:

  • Virtual Office Hour: September 17, 4-5 PM ET [Zoom Link]

Philadelphia's Students Are Waiting

Your application isn't just about your career—it's about ensuring Philadelphia's children have leaders who reflect their potential and possess the tools to unlock it.

Ready to step into your power?