School Founder for a Day: Explore What It Takes to Build a School in Atlanta

Are you committed to transforming education in Atlanta? Join national nonprofit BES (build. excel. sustain.), and local leaders for a special in-person experience focused on educational leadership, community impact, and school founding. Aspiring and early-stage school founders interested in learning more about the BES Fellowship are invited to attend. We are currently seeking applications for the BES Fellowship in Atlanta. This Fellow will start the program in January 2027 and will be part of the 2026 Cohort cycle. BES Fellows have varied start dates to accommodate different charter authorization deadlines across regions. Learn more at bes.org/fellowship. *If you are interested in attending this event, please complete the registration form below.* WHAT: During this in-person experience, you will have the opportunity to: - Tour a BES Fellow-founded school (The Anchor School) and hear directly from the founder (Josh Pinto Taylor) about the Fellowship journey and how this vision came to life\. - Learn more about how you can design\, found\, and lead a high-quality public school through the BES Fellowship\. - Participate in a hands-on "School Design Lab" experience where you'll collaborate with other aspiring school founders and share ideas on models that respond to the needs of your community. - Engage in a “Leadership Under Pressure” challenge to assess your leadership decision-making\.