Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

What Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education does

Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is a non-partisan, nonprofit education policy organization founded in 1992 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, headquartered in Atlanta. It operates as a convening and research entity connecting business, education, government, and civic leaders to improve student outcomes and economic mobility across Georgia. Its product portfolio spans annual research publications (Top Ten Issues to Watch, Economics of Education), a ten-year state policy framework (EdQuest Georgia), multi-year applied research (CARES Impact Study on federal ESSER funds), leadership development (Education Policy Fellowship Program with Georgia State University and the University of Georgia), grant programs (College Access Grants of $3,000 distributed via local chambers of commerce), regional workforce initiatives (The Workforce Plan / Imagine Thomasville), event programming (Critical Issues Forums, Media Symposium), and interactive tools (STEAM Asset Map at gasteammap.org, Assessment Inventory Project).

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight and non-proprietary: the STEAM Asset Map is a web-based visual mapping tool integrating data from partners such as Neighborhood Nexus, the Atlanta Regional Commission, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and the Georgia Department of Education. Distribution of research outputs is free — reports are downloadable from gpee.org or mailed as hard copies on request — and each Georgia legislator receives the Top Ten Issues report at the opening of the legislative session. The organization operates at a 1-10 staff scale and runs a freemium pricing model across all research and convening outputs.

The revenue model is composed of tax-deductible individual and organizational donations, partnership funding (Georgia Chamber of Commerce for College Access Grants; Wells Fargo, Alston & Bird, Lockheed Martin for the Education Policy Fellowship Program), and foundation grants (Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Williams Family Foundation). Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: the organization drives engagement through fellowships, regional forums, chamber-led college access programs, and direct dissemination to legislators, supplemented by social media, podcasts, and earned media coverage in Georgia outlets such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WABE, and Georgia Trend. Customers/beneficiaries span state and local policymakers, school district leaders, business and civic leaders, local chambers of commerce, and the Georgia Department of Education.

Name

Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

Legal name

Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

Website

https://gpee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is a 1992-founded, Atlanta-based nonpartisan nonprofit that convenes business, education, and government leaders across Georgia through research, fellowships, college-access grants, and policy frameworks to improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Policy Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Curriculum, Standards & Assessment Policy Research (EDADADAH), Education Policy Evaluation & Impact Assessment Organizations (EDADADAD), STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ)

Keywords

• Education policy research
• Nonprofit education advocacy
• Education leadership programs
• College access grants
• Workforce development initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. For donations over $500, they request checks be sent directly rather than using the online system.
2. Partnership Funding: Funding support from partners including Georgia Chamber of Commerce for College Access Grants, and funders for specific programs like the Education Policy Fellowship Program (Wells Fargo, Alston & Bird, Lockheed Martin).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education produces independent, non-partisan education policy research and convenes leaders across business, education, community, and government to improve student outcomes in Georgia. Its offerings include the annual Top Ten Issues to Watch report (20 consecutive years), the EdQuest Georgia policy framework targeting 65% post-secondary credential attainment by 2033, the CARES Impact Study on federal COVID-19 relief funds, the Education Policy Fellowship Program, College Access Grants for rural communities, Critical Issues Forums, and the STEAM Asset Map interactive tool.

Product overview

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is a non-profit education policy organization that offers a portfolio of research publications, professional development programs, grant initiatives, and interactive tools designed to inform education policy and improve student outcomes in Georgia. The core offerings include the annual Top Ten Issues to Watch research report, the EdQuest Georgia policy framework, the multi-year CARES Impact Study examining federal COVID relief fund usage, the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) for leadership development, College Access Grants for post-secondary enrollment initiatives, the STEAM Asset Map for visualizing STEM/STEAM investments across Georgia, and the Assessment Inventory Project for helping districts optimize testing programs. These products collectively serve policymakers, educators, business leaders, and community stakeholders through research, convenings, fellowships, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EdQuest Georgia: A policy framework designed to help stakeholders understand Georgia's system of education, charting educational reform with a ten-year vision focused on ensuring 65% of Georgians aged 25 to 64 have earned a post-secondary credential by 2033.

Products and services

• Top Ten Issues to Watch Annual research publication analyzing the ten most pressing education policy issues facing Georgia; published for 20 consecutive years and distributed free to legislators, educators, and the public.
• EdQuest Georgia Ten-year policy framework outlining Georgia's education reform roadmap and intended to help stakeholders understand the state's system of education; chartering educational reform.
• CARES Impact Study Multi-year research project examining Georgia school districts' use of federal ESSER/COVID-19 relief funds, including surveys, stakeholder interviews, case studies, roundtables, and best-practice dissemination.
• Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) Professional development and policy fellowship program providing education leaders with knowledge and networks to advance core issues of education policy; supported by funders including Wells Fargo, Alston & Bird, and Lockheed Martin.
• College Access Grant Grant program awarding $3,000 to local chambers of commerce to support post-secondary access programming such as FAFSA completion, college application support, college tours, SAT prep, and targeted outreach to underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students.
• STEAM Asset Map Interactive visual mapping tool showing STEM/STEAM certified schools, out-of-school opportunities, grants supporting STEM/STEAM education, Georgia public schools data, and demographic filters including children below 200% of poverty line and families below poverty line.
• Critical Issues Forums Annual forum series convening experts and leaders across industries around pressing Georgia education topics.
• Rural Learning Network Network program focused on rural education issues and connectivity in Georgia communities.
• Media Symposium Event program engaging Georgia journalists and media on education policy issues.
• Assessment Inventory Project (AIP) Research tool helping Georgia schools and districts optimize their testing and assessment programs.
• The Workforce Plan (Thomasville) Workforce development initiative in Thomasville/Thomas County, Georgia, focused on strengthening the local workforce pipeline through partnerships with the Thomasville Community Resource Center and Imagine Thomasville.
• Better Future for Georgia Issues Guide (2026 Election Guide) Policy guide for the 2026 Georgia election cycle outlining education issues for voters and candidates.
• Economics of Education Report Research publication exploring the economic impact of education on Georgia's workforce and economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ education leaders trained through Education Policy Fellowship Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• ATL Airport ChambersecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Partnership to drive collaboration between education and business communities. Both organizations share the goal of creating an environment where businesses and educational institutions can collaborate effectively, connecting leaders and stakeholders from various sectors.
• Georgia Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2023Partnership to support College Access Grants program, encouraging local chambers to have a more active role in supporting community workforce pipelines through the education pipeline. The Georgia Chamber provides ongoing support for initiatives advancing underrepresented rural students into higher education.
• The Thomasville Community Resource CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Partner in The Workforce Plan, Phase One: Imagine Thomasville initiative to strengthen the workforce pipeline in Thomasville and Thomas County.
• Imagine ThomasvillesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Lead partner in Phase Two of The Workforce Plan, incorporating findings and goals into their 2023-2025 Strategic Plan.
• Georgia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2021GaDOE partnered with Georgia Partnership to examine use of ESSER funds in Georgia and disseminate best practices throughout the state. The multi-year project includes surveys, stakeholder interviews, case studies, and roundtables. The partnership also includes an ESSER funding transparency dashboard developed by GaDOE.
• Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021National sponsor of the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP), a 16-state program providing leaders with knowledge and networks to advance core issues of education policy.
• Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Co-sponsor of the Education Policy Fellowship Program in Georgia, providing academic expertise and networks for education policy leadership development.
• University of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Co-sponsor of the Education Policy Fellowship Program in Georgia, providing academic expertise and networks for education policy leadership development.
• Neighborhood NexussecondaryTechnology or Integration · 17 October 2017Partner in development of STEAM Asset Map, providing data visualization and mapping technology.
• Atlanta Regional CommissionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2017Partner powering the STEAM Asset Map with regional data.
• Community Foundation for Greater AtlantasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2017Partner powering the STEAM Asset Map with philanthropic data.
• Georgia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2017Partner in STEAM Asset Map development and STEM/STEAM certification data; co-developer of EdQuest Georgia policy framework.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GAPartnership
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• Instagraminstagram.com/gapartnership

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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