Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

07/28/2026

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is proud to welcome 28 exceptional leaders to the 19th cohort of the Georgia Education Policy Fellowship (GEPF): https://bit.ly/2026GEPFP

Over the next 10 months, these accomplished professionals will engage in a transformative learning experience, exploring Georgia's education policy landscape, strengthening their leadership skills, and building meaningful connections with fellow changemakers from across the state.

Running from August 2026 through May 2027, the fellowship equips leaders with the knowledge, relationships, and perspective needed to help shape the future of education in Georgia. We look forward to following their journey and the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.

07/22/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 13, at The Gathering Spot for our next Critical Issues Forum, "A Conversation with Georgia's State School Superintendent Candidates."

Democratic candidate Dr. Lydia Powell and Republican candidate State School Superintendent Richard Woods will answer questions from a diverse panel of education stakeholders about the critical issues that will shape Georgia's public education system in 2027 and beyond.

Whether you're an educator, policymaker, business leader, parent, or community advocate, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities for Georgia's schools.

🗓 Thursday, August 13
🕤 Registration & Networking: 9:30 a.m.
🎤 Program: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 The Gathering Spot

Reserve your spot today and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eDuEVBKV

06/12/2026

⏰ One week left to apply!

Applications for the 19th cohort of the Georgia Education Policy Fellowship (GEPF) are due Friday, June 19.

Join a network of 300+ leaders from education, government, business, and nonprofit sectors working to shape the future of education in Georgia.

Apply now: https://gpee.org/programs/georgia-education-policy-fellowship/

05/29/2026

Our very own Director of Policy & Research, Matthew Smith, recently published an op-ed in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on what Georgia needs to do maintain a robust education and workforce pipeline:

Developing better, more comprehensive data systems will play a major role in Georgia reducing the gap between preparation and workforce readiness.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort of the Georgia Education Policy Fellowship (GEPF)! 🎉

Last night, we celebrated a remarkable group of leaders who have dedicated the past year to deepening their understanding of education policy, strengthening cross-sector relationships, and advancing opportunities for students across Georgia.

Throughout this journey, these Fellows brought diverse perspectives, thoughtful leadership, and a shared commitment to improving education in our state. From engaging in meaningful dialogue to exploring complex policy challenges, the Class of 2026 demonstrated the collaboration and vision needed to help shape Georgia’s future.

As they join a growing network of GEPF alumni, we are excited to see how they will continue to lead, advocate, and make an impact in their communities and across the state.

Your leadership matters, and Georgia is stronger because of your commitment to education excellence.

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort now: https://lnkd.in/dbbqiquz

05/14/2026

Strong education systems require strong leaders.

The Georgia Education Policy Fellowship (GEPF) equips professionals across sectors with the knowledge, relationships, and leadership skills needed to advance education in Georgia.

Whether you work in education, business, government, advocacy, or the nonprofit sector, GEPF offers a powerful opportunity to:

✔ Build policy knowledge
✔ Connect with statewide leaders
✔ Explore Georgia’s most pressing education challenges
✔ Grow your leadership impact

Applications for Cohort 19 are now open through June 19, 2026.

Explore the program and apply: https://lnkd.in/dbbqiquz

05/11/2026

If you missed our family literacy Critical Issues Forum in March, the recording is now on-demand. https://vimeo.com/1186131910

04/17/2026

🎧 New episodes just dropped!

The Georgia Partnership’s Ten-Minute Top Ten is back with fresh insights from education leaders shaping early learning across Georgia.

➡️ Episode 18 w/ Hanah Goldberg of Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS): How early learning fuels economic development
➡️ Episode 19 w/ Megan Miller & Chelsea Owens of CCR&R of Southeast Georgia: Why community collaboration is key to lasting impact

Big ideas. Quick listens. Real impact. Listen now: https://gpee.org/podcasts/
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04/16/2026

Economic mobility depends on more than access. It requires completion and connection to careers. The 2026 EdQuest State Plan links education pathways to workforce needs across Georgia.
Read more: https://bit.ly/2026EdQuestStatePlan

04/14/2026

Cross-sector collaboration is essential to improving education and workforce outcomes across Georgia. The 2026 EdQuest State Plan emphasizes alignment between state leaders, communities, and partners.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2026EdQuestStatePlan