Dear John,

The education system of the future continues to emerge apace across the country. With more opportunity, energy and proof of this future than ever before, we need leaders who are prepared to share bright spots and models of excellence, build narratives of success and marshal the public will necessary for change to stick.

The seventh cohort of 50CAN's National Voices fellowship will take on this challenge directly, helping fellows learn about the best efforts happening in education while they work on their own leadership in a growing community of alumni.

The National Voices Fellowship is our signature effort to identify the next generation of compelling education advocates and spokespeople, who are willing to work across political and racial divides to empower families and build a K-12 system that allows every student to become the very best version of themselves.