Public Education Partners' mission is to lead our community in acting collectively to support, strengthen and advance public education and student achievement in Greenville County Schools. Since our inception in 1985, we have crafted initiatives, celebrated progress, and vigorously sought to collaborate to address challenges. Our mission is based on five foundational beliefs: • Public education is fundamental to a democratic, civil and prosperous society. • Public schools are critical institutions for breaking the cycle of poverty and redressing social inequities. • Public education is a critical lever for community prosperity and vitality. • Education reform must be systemic and engage multiple stakeholders to be effective. • Public engagement, community support and adequate resources are essential to the success of public education. While challenges facing public education continue to grow more complex, we are steadfast in our belief that we can make a difference. Currently, our strategic intentions focus on three goals: invest in creating conditions that position Greenville as an ideal destination for teachers; leverage an advocacy point of view that supports our mission; and shift our capacity model to support work at systemic level.