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Stay connected with the heartbeat of Growing Leaders through the NextGen Leadership Insider—our weekly digital newsletter for educators, school administrators, and parents who are shaping the next generation. Each issue features fresh leadership development resources, updates on our iLead curriculum, upcoming webinars and training opportunities, book recommendations, and stories of impact from classrooms around the world. If you’re invested in building a values-based school culture and want practical tools for teaching leadership and life readiness, this newsletter keeps you informed, inspired, and empowered.

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Who the NextGen Leadership Insider is for

Parents

Reading Recommendations, Car Ride Questions, Values lessons and other tools to help you connect with your students and nurture the leader in them.

Educators

Articles, podcasts, eBooks, and tools to develop leadership qualities in your classroom and beyond.

Administrators

White papers, assessments, and resources to equip you in leading your schools, districts, and communities.

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Virtual events, giveaways, and more!

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At the age of 14, Sandra struggled with self-esteem, often feeling as though the world was against her. She became involved with the wrong crowd, which led to trouble at school. However, when Sandra began to invest herself in the iLead program, she found a space where her voice was heard and her feelings were accepted. Through iLead, Sandra experienced a positive shift in her life, leading to improved decision-making and a stronger sense of responsibility for her actions
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In this episode, Gina Watts and Andrew McPeak are joined by expert guest Kara Mallory, a parent and educator, to discuss the critical role of parental involvement in education. Kara emphasizes the importance of communication and transparency between parents and teachers and shares insights on the need for collaboration between home and school. Throughout the conversation, they explore expectations from both parents and educators, offer actionable steps for school leaders to engage parents effectively, and highlight the significance of mutual respect in fostering a positive educational environment.
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Andrew McPeak is an author, researcher, communicator, and expert on the emerging generations. As the Vice President of Content and Training at Maxwell Leadership Foundation, Andrew works to give adults practical tools and actionable advice for leading today’s youngest population. After more than a decade of firsthand work with young adults from public school hallways to the boardrooms of corporate America, Andrew has honed an intimate understanding of the issues today’s young leaders face.
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Who the NextGen Leadership Insider is for

  • Parents - Reading Recommendations, Car Ride Questions, Values lessons and other tools to help you connect with your students and nurture the leader in them.
  • Educators - Articles, podcasts, eBooks, and tools to develop leadership qualities in your classroom and beyond.
  • Administrators - White papers, assessments, and resources to equip you in leading your schools, districts, and communities.
  • Bonuses: Virtual events, giveaways, and more!

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