• Education First.

    We are a mission-driven strategy and policy organization dedicated to helping our clients navigate through complexity to create more people-focused, equitable and inclusive initiatives, strategies and organizations.

     
  • Experience First.

    We bring deep, practical expertise earned through on-the-ground experience as former teachers, district and state leaders, policy advisors and foundation staff.

     
  • Quality First.

    We craft premium solutions based on deep knowledge and trusted relationships.

     
  • Results First.

    We deliver results: better policies, better implementation, better grantmaking and broader understanding.

     

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We live in a fast-moving world driven by knowledge, innovation and creativity. Our nation’s schools are adapting to these changes—but much remains to be done. We need a culture change in public education to transform the way we teach, lead and learn.

Education First can help. We are a mission-driven strategy and policy organization with unique and deep expertise in education improvement. We partner with practitioners, policymakers, funders and advocates to navigate through complexity to create more people-focused, equitable and inclusive initiatives, strategies and organizations.

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We offer our clients a seasoned team of trusted advisors to deliver what many Americans want most: public education that effectively prepares all students for success in college, careers and a world of constant change.

What Clients Are Saying

  • “Education First has been a true partner as we launched EdReports.org. While they were invaluable in supporting key areas such as strategy and fundraising, what I most appreciate is their willingness to help with any task that had to be accomplished for us to be successful. Education First has been flexible, resourceful, thorough, and above all trusted colleagues who view our success as their own.”
    —Eric Hirsch, Executive Director, EdReports.org

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We are passionate about supporting all children, particularly Black, Indigenous and other students of color and students living in low-income communities, toward a world of opportunity where they can pursue their passions and experience success.

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We offer our clients a seasoned team of trusted advisors to deliver what many Americans want most: public education that effectively prepares all students for success in college, careers and a world of constant change.