News PELP: Leadership in Action Posted November 2, 2015 By Iman Rastegari A joint initiative of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Business School, the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) evolved out of the desire to improve the management and leadership competencies of public school leaders in order to help improve student performance. Formed in 2003, PELP continues its mission with the development of tools such as the PELP Coherence Framework and the book Achieving Coherence in District Improvement, and with the annual executive education summer institute which brings public school leaders from around the country to Harvard to focus on their districts challenges as well as possible solutions. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Askwith Education Forum Askwith Education Forum Reflects on Two Decades of Change in Chicago Public Schools A conversation about recovery and ongoing challenges featured past and present Chicago Public Schools leaders Usable Knowledge Why Coalitions Aren’t Just for Political Campaigns Teachers and students benefit when people come together. News School Leaders Learning from One Another For nearly two decades, the Public Education Leadership Project has guided school leaders in overcoming the obstacles to student success