About Us
MISSION
& VISION
Mission: The Education Alliance is an independent voice, earnest advocate, and statewide participant that advances policies and practices to continually improve public school student achievement in West Virginia.
Vision: Every West Virginia public school student will graduate ready to begin a career or pursue additional education and training.
WHAT IS THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE?
The Education Alliance is a nonprofit organization that advocates for a quality public education for all West Virginia children. It was established in July 1983 by business executives who saw the importance of supporting public schools and giving the business community a voice in education. As a nonprofit organization, it is supported 100 percent by grants and donations. The Education Alliance works to advance its mission and vision through a strategic plan that outlines three goals:
EQUIPPING STUDENTS
Through Educational Opportunities & Support
- Increase student literacy outcomes
- Improve student graduation indicators
- Improve student career readiness
- Increase student math outcomes
MOBILIZE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
Support For Schools to Improve Student Outcomes Through Programs
- Cultivate effective business and school partnerships
- Foster school innovation that leads to systemic change
- Expand the number of schools impacted through direct programming
ADVANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
Through Vision Setting, Dialogue And Advocacy
- Identify and advocate for systemic changes that improve student outcomes
- Participate in policy developments and inform policymakers with sound research-based information
- Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders to further systemic change
- Increase the number of public policy resources