To provide leadership in the formation and growth of effective partnerships that ensure success for all students.
For over 30 years, the National Association of PARTNERS IN EDUCATION has been an objective voice in developing school volunteer, intergenerational, community service, and business partnership programs throughout the United States. Originally the National School Volunteer Program, the organization took its present name in 1988 when it assumed responsibility for the annual National Symposium on Partnerships in Education. Currently, it is the only national membership organization devoted solely to providing leadership in the field of education partnership development.
To improve opportunities for comprehensive youth development, PARTNERS IN EDUCATION works to increase the number, quality, and scope of effective partnerships; increase the resources to support effective partnerships; increase awareness about the importance of partnerships for promoting youth success; and promote the importance of effective partnerships to policymakers. Efforts are focused through three core competencies:
Grassroots Leadership
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION has direct links to local school districts and community leaders throughout the country. Through thousands of grassroots member programs, PARTNERS IN EDUCATION connects children and classroom teachers with corporate, education, volunteer, government, and civic leaders. These community partners play significant roles in changing the content and delivery of education services to children and their families.
Through the dynamic leadership of its active volunteer Board of Directors, 35 State Affiliate Presidents, 10 Regional Vice Presidents, and a national staff of skilled professionals, PARTNERS IN EDUCATION and its diverse membership represent over 7 million volunteers involved in more than 400,000 partnerships nationwide.