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Investing in a future in which all students flourish SEF Public Policy Priorities
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SEF president’s column for Forbes Will Teacher Shortages Hold Back the Next Generation?
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The State of Black Education in America Miles to Go
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What the landmark decision means today 70 years after Brown
Supporting more integrated schools, equitable resources for students
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SEF's 157 years of service Celebrating our history
A major force for racial equity in education
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Pre-K, Head Start, child care, and more Making early childhood a priority
Advocates collaborating across the South
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Outcomes Based Contracting Sustaining academic support for students
How school districts, states can ensure the best use of resources
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The Equity Assistance Center-South Solutions for inequities in education
Webinars and resources for schools, districts, educators
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Innovations in education Outcomes Based Contracting
Helping school districts strengthen student support
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More equitable funding, early education, college access Making education a national priority
SEF’s agenda for more equitable opportunities for students
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Openings at the Southern Education Foundation Careers at SEF
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Building on 157 years of leadership
The Southern Education Foundation is a research, policy, advocacy and leadership development organization that works to advance education opportunity for underserved students.
Founded in 1867 as the Peabody Fund, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to advancing more equitable education policies and practices, especially for students of color and from low-income families. Today, we also provide direct services for educators, school districts, and states.