About the Guilford Education Alliance
History
Guilford Education Alliance was founded by community leadership from throughout Guilford County. Initially funded through collaboration of The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, the High Point Community Foundation and the Cemala Foundation, we are a county-wide nonprofit organization whose focus is on the Guilford County Public Schools but also addresses early childhood education and workforce preparedness.
Fashioned after organizations across the state and nation, Guilford Education Alliance is associated with the national Public Education Network and the North Carolina Public School Forum. Guilford Education Alliance works with the public school system, not for it, and provides opportunities for educational initiatives that the school system cannot provide, as well as facilitates funding into the public schools from the private sector.
Mission
Guilford County will be a community in which education is the TOP priority of citizens so that each resident can reach his or her educational potential.
Goals
- Develop research and public/legislative advocacy positions that promote public commitment to rigorous and relevant education resulting in high academic achievement for all students
- Promote community engagement in public education and in the understanding of educational issues
- Develop support for programs, teachers, parents, and students
- Advocate for education that prepares our students for careers relevant to the 21st Century economy
Role
- Provide the infrastructure to engage the community, families and schools in supporting education for our future
- Provide accurate and meaningful information and data
- Convene individuals and groups to address educational concerns
- Promotion and support of existing efforts in the Guilford County Schools and development of complementary initiatives in the future
- Maintain a continuing presence in the community to promote education
- Advocate for high quality education