The Center for Education Leadership is a program of the St. Louis Community Foundation. Our vision is to establish a cohesive network of stakeholders who are working collaboratively towards sustained educational excellence in St. Louis.

“Through their actions, ideas, and ability to inspire other, our educators are creating a ripple effective of positive change that translates into stronger schools, stronger communities, and a more vibrant region.” 

–Executive Director

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve academic and social/emotional outcomes at schools and within the system of schools in the St. Louis Region, by empowering school leaders through professional development, initiate innovative solutions to teaching and learning for school communities and school systems, and contributing to the collective regional knowledge that fuels positive change in education.


What We Do

The newly formed Center for Education Leadership is dedicated to advancing improved academic and social/emotional outcomes in our region’s schools. Learn more about our unique approach.


Our Partners

The Center for Education Leadership brings together various stakeholders like educators, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community partners to work collaboratively towards sustained educational excellence.


Get Involved

Are you interested in exploring how we might work together? Learn more about how to get involved.