Who We Are
The Great Schools Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit school-support organization working to redesign public education and improve learning for all students. We are a team of passionate, committed educators and school leaders who bring decades of collective service in public schools.
Working at all levels of the education system, from the classroom to the statehouse, the Great Schools Partnership provides school and district coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to educators, schools, districts, organizations, and government agencies. We also create tools and resources for educators and communities, administer public and private grant programs, and coordinate large-scale school-improvement initiatives for foundations and states.
The Great Schools Partnership is the lead coordinator of the New England Secondary School Consortium.
Your Questions Answered
What Is Educational Equity?
At the Great Schools Partnership, we define educational equity as ensuring just outcomes for each student, raising marginalized voices, and challenging the imbalance of power and privilege.
What Is Our Mission?
To support, challenge, and collaborate with educators and communities to achieve educational excellence and equity.
What Is Our Vision?
We envision thriving schools & communities where every student develops the skills and habits necessary to engage in deep learning, pursue their aspirations, and contribute actively toward an equitable society.
What are our Core Tenets?
We believe in and advocate for:
- Anti-racist, inclusive, and equitable practices, policies, and cultures that create conditions for everyone to have a strong sense of belonging.
- Proficiency-based learning and teaching.
- Multiple and flexible pathways that promote deep learning as well as student voice and choice.
- Shared, data-informed decision-making amongst educators, students, families, and community members.
- Trusting relationships between students, families, and educators.
- Professional learning groups for educators.
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Personalized, equitable, and student-centered education is too important to put aside. Together, we can improve learning for all your students.
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