the broad center identifies, develops and supports outstanding leaders who are inspired to work towards transforming public education into an engine of excellence and equity. the nonprofit includes two highly selective professional development programs, the broad academy and the broad residency in urban education. the broad academy supports current and aspiring superintendents of urban public school districts, public charter school networks, and state departments of education as they work to grow their organizations' effectiveness and increase their impact. the broad residency in urban education is a two-year program that matches early- to mid-career professionals with management roles in urban public school systems while earning an accredited masters in education.