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- EIN 57-0769637
- (864) 233-4137
- 225 S Pleasantburg Dr Ste E6 Greenville SC 29607-2533 USA
- www.pepgc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy
Mission: Vision: the vision of public education partners is for every child in greenville county schools to have the chance to succeed. Mission: public education partners greenville county will collaborate with the community, educators and elected officials to support and strengthen public education and student achievement in greenville county schools.
Programs: School grants and reading initiative programs: school grants are awarded to classroom teachers to fund innovative learning experiences for students not otherwise provided by the school district's budget allocation. Public education partners has funded a reading program in elementary schools that provides professional development for teachers, benchmark assessment kits for teachers, books for high-poverty schools, and free books for summer reading at home.
first year teacher initiatives: public education partners implemented this program to assist new teachers, through orientation and networking events, to overcome the initial challenges of entering the teaching profession. Advocacy for quality education: constantly changing policies, regulations and funding decisions at the local, state and federal levels are affecting greenville's public schools. Public education partners is closely monitoring proposed policy and funding changes and building community understanding about these issues.