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This is where we share what’s happening across LEI. From student and educator experiences to program updates and community impact, these stories give a closer look at how leadership is growing every day. Whether it’s preparing for an upcoming experience, reflecting on a recent one, or sharing important organizational updates, this is where the journey comes to life.

Adventure Awaits: LEI Students Prepare for Life-Changing Summer Experiences

From Puerto Rico to Utah, three student leaders are about to step outside their comfort zones and into unforgettable opportunities. The countdown is on. In just a few days, three…

Leadership Starts With Reflection

How the GCLI experience challenged one Florida principal to rethink leadership, culture, and connection in education. A Different Perspective on Leadership Michelle Heck, principal of Choctawhatchee High School, spent a…

The Investment That Ripples: From Leadership Lab to Principal of the Year

An “A” rating can appear simple at first glance. It is a letter, a number, a point of pride on a state report. Within the Okaloosa County School District, that…

Okaloosa Students Prepare for Transformational Leadership Experiences This Summer

Okaloosa County, FL — A group of students from across Okaloosa County is preparing to step outside their comfort zones and into powerful, life-changing leadership experiences this summer. Representing multiple…

Okaloosa School Leaders Return from Transformative Leadership Experience in Colorado

Okaloosa County, FL — Four principals from the Okaloosa County School District have returned from a transformative professional development experience at the gcLi Leadership Lab in Colorado, an intensive program…